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Bph #1

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Huang QiRx. Astragali15 g

    Tonifies Qi and Blood Strengthens the Spleen and raises the Yang Qi of the Spleen and Stomach aids circulation of moisture downward from the face Promotes the discharge of pus, generates flesh and expels toxins Generates Body Fluids.

    for Qi Deficiency with general debility, anorexia, fatigue, tired extremities and spontaneous sweat.
    • Bai Zhu
    for Spleen Qi Deficiency with weakness, lassitude and loose stools.
    for Qi and Blood Deficiency with chronic non-healing sores.
  • Shu Di HuangRx. Rehmanniae Preparata12 g

    Nourishes the Blood and nourishes Liver and Kidney *Yin*.

    for Blood Deficiency marked by dizziness, palpitations and insomnia.
    for ascendant Fire due to exhaustion of Kidney Yin.
    nourishes Kidney Yin and secures Jing, while restraining urination and sweating.
    • Shu Di Huang, Shan Yao, Mu Dan Pi, Ze Xie
    Fu Ling, for Kidney and Liver Yin* Deficiency.
  • Shan YaoRx. Dioscoreae9 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, nourishes Stomach *Yin, tonifies Lung Qi, nourishes Lung Yin*, tonifies Kidney Yin and astringes Jing.**

    for Spleen Deficiency with loose watery stools.
    for Spleen and Kidney Deficiency with fatigue, weakness, anorexia, and watery stools.
    for Kidney Deficiency with spermatorrhea and night sweats.
  • Fu LingPoria9 g

    Strengthens the Spleen, promotes urination and harmonizes the Middle *Jiao*.

    • Bai Zhu
    strengthens the Spleen and resolves Dampness.
  • Bai ZhuRz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae9 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, augments *Qi, dries Dampness and promotes water metabolism*.

    for Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency.
  • Dang ShenRx. Codonopsis9 g

    Tonifies the Middle Jiao, augments *Qi, nourishes the Blood and promotes the generation of Body Fluids.*

    for Spleen and Stomach Deficiency with fatigue, a sensation of fullness in the abdomen, dizziness, lethargy, shortness of breath, anorexia and loose stools or diarrhea.
    • Bai Zhu
    for Spleen Qi Deficiency with anorexia, loose stools and vomiting.
    for Qi and Blood Deficiency with dizziness, weakness and lassitude.
  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis9 g

    Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.

    for Qi and Blood Deficiency.
    for Heat symptoms due to Yin Deficiency and Devastated Blood.
  • Shan Zhu YuFr. Corni9 g

    Stabilizes the Kidneys, astringes *Jing and Body Fluids, stops excessive sweating and tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin.*

    for night sweats due to Yin Deficiency.
    for urinary frequency (day or night), dizziness, tinnitus and lower back pain due to Kidney Deficiency.
  • Ze XieRz. Alismatis6 g

    Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness and drains Kidney Fire.

    for steaming bone disorder, dizziness, and vertigo.
    • Bai Zhu
    for Spleen Deficiency leading to accumulation of Dampness with urinary difficulty, loose stools, diarrhea or Milky Lin.
    facilitates the removal of water and leaches out Dampness to treat stagnant water and Dampness.
  • Mu Dan PiCx. Moutan6 g

    Clears Deficiency Fire, invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, drains pus and reduces swelling.

  • Zhi Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae Preparata6 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, augments *Qi, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels*.

    • Dang Shen, Fu Ling
    Bai Zhu, strengthens the Spleen and augments Qi.*
  • Sheng MaRz. Cimicifugae6 g

    Raises Yang and lifts sunken *Qi.*

    raises the clear Qi, allowing turbidity to descend and moistening the Intestines.
  • Chen PiPer. Citri REticulatae4.5 g

    Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.

    • Bai Zhu
    for anorexia and other symptoms of Damp Obstruction due to Spleen Deficiency.

Actions

  • Fortifies Spleen function
  • Boosts Qi
  • Nourishes Yin
  • Clears Heat away

Patterns treated

Deficiency of Qi together with Yin

Manifestations

  • Frequent, urgent urination and dribbling that worsens with exertion
  • A weak, thin urinary stream lacking force
  • A tired, depleted feeling
  • Listlessness
  • Diminished physical strength
  • All symptoms intensifying when tired
  • Giddiness
  • Aching and weakness affecting the low back and knees
  • A sensation of Heat in the Five Soles
  • Difficulty sleeping through the night
  • Reddened flushing over the cheekbones
  • Dryness affecting the mouth and throat
  • A pulse quality that is Thready and rapid, or else Soft and rapid
  • Note: this pattern also encompasses Damp-Heat that depletes Yin and Qi* together with Blood stagnation
Tongue body
The tongue body presents as fat, dry and red
Coating
Scant or absent

Indications

Benign hypertrophy of the prostate gland

Modifications