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Chou Dong Ling Chong Ji

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Tian MaRz. Gastrodiae3–10 g

    Extinguishes Wind, calms the Liver, stops spasms and tremors, subdues Rising Liver Yang and alleviates pain.

  • Gou TengRam. cum Uncis Uncariae6–16 g

    Extinguishes Wind, drains Liver Heat, pacifies Liver Yang and alleviates spasms.

    calms the Liver and extinguishes Wind.
  • Bai ZhuRz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae3–15 g

    Tonifies the Spleen and augments *Qi.*

  • Bai ShaoRx. Paeoniae Alba5–30 g

    Nourishes the Blood, astringes *Yin, softens the Liver, calms Liver Yang and Liver Wind and alleviates pain.*

    regulates the relationship between the Liver and Spleen and nourishes the sinews.
    for spontaneous sweating and night sweats due to Yin Deficiency.
  • Shi Chang PuRz. Acori Tatarinowii1.5–3 g

    Opens the Orifices, vaporizes Phlegm, removes filth, calms the Spirit, disperses Wind, awakens the Spleen, promotes the movement of *Qi and promotes Blood flow.*

  • Long GuFossilia Ossis Mastodi15–30 g

    Settles anxiety, calms the Spirit, calms the Liver and anchors and preserves Floating *Yang.*

  • Mu LiConcha Ostreae9–30 g

    Heavily settles and calms the Spirit, calms the Liver, benefits Yin and anchors Floating *Yang.*

    for anxiety, palpitations, insomnia, and dream disturbed sleep, headache, dizziness and tinnitus and other symptoms associated with Yin Deficiency with Yang Rising.
  • Jiang CanBombyx Batryticatus3–10 g

    Extinguishes Wind, transforms Phlegm and stops spasms and convulsions.

  • Yu JinRx. Curcumae3–15 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, regulates Qi flow, clears the Heart and Pericardium and opens the Orifices.

  • Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae3–14 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, augments *Qi, moderates spasms, alleviates pain and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herb*.

    • Bai Shao
    moderates spasms and alleviates pain, for painful spasms of the leg or abdomen.

Actions

  • Eliminates Wind
  • Settles the Liver
  • Arrests tremors and spasms
  • Strengthens the Spleen
  • Boosts Qi
  • Unblocks the Orifices
  • Quiets the Spirit
  • Activates the Blood
  • Removes Blood Stasis
  • Harmonizes the flow of Qi

Patterns treated

Deficiency of Qi and Blood Giving Rise to Wind

Manifestations

  • The presence of tics
  • The occurrence of spasms

Indications

A diagnosis of Tourette syndrome

Modifications