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Hyperthyroid #3

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Xia Ku CaoSpica Prunellae15 g

    Clears the Liver, brightens the eyes, clears Heat and dissipates nodules.

    for neck nodules due to Liver Qi Stagnation.
  • Mu LiConcha Ostreae12 g

    Settles and calms the Spirit, benefits Yin, anchors Floating Yang, softens hardness and dissipates nodules.

  • Zhe Bei MuBul. Fritillariae Thunbergii12 g

    Clears Heat, transforms Phlegm and dissipates nodules.

  • Fu LingPoria12 g

    Promotes urination, resolves Dampness, strengthens the Spleen, harmonizes the Middle Jiao and transforms Phlegm.

  • Chai HuRx. Bupleuri9 g

    Resolves Shao Yang disorders, reduces fever, spreads Liver Qi and relieves Stagnation.

    • Bai Shao
    for vertigo, dizziness, thoracic and costal pain, and menstrual irregularity due to Liver Qi Stagnation.
    • Dang Shen, Bai Shao
    Bai Zhu, fortifies Qi*.
  • Dang ShenRx. Codonopsis9 g

    Tonifies the Middle Jiao and tonifies Qi.

    • Bai Zhu
    for Spleen Qi Deficiency with anorexia, loose stools and vomiting.
  • Bai ZhuRz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae9 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, tonifies Qi and dries Dampness.

  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis9 g

    Tonifies Blood, regulates menses, invigorates and harmonizes Blood and reduces swelling.

    • Bai Shao
    regulates and harmonizes Qi and Blood.
  • Bai ShaoRx. Paeoniae Alba9 g

    Nourishes Blood, regulates menstruation, and calms Liver Yang.

    for flank pain due to Liver Qi Stagnation.
  • Hai ZaoThallus Eckloniae9 g

    Clears Heat, resolves Phlegm and softens Phlegm nodules.

    for goiter and scrofula.
  • Zhi Ban XiaRz. Pinelliae Preparatum9 g

    Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, harmonizes the Stomach and dissipates nodules.

    • Chen Pi
    for epigastric and abdominal distention or pain due to disharmony of the Stomach Qi.
    • Zhe Bei Mu
    for scrofula
  • Chen PiPer. Citri Reticulatae6 g

    Regulates Qi, tonifies the Spleen, adjusts the Middle, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.

  • Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae6 g

    Moderates and harmonizes the effects of the other herbs.

  • Da ZaoFr. Zizyphi Jujube3 g

    Moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.

  • Sheng JiangRz. Zingiberis Recens3 g

    Reduces the toxicity of other herbs.

Actions

  • Disperses the Liver
  • Regulates Qi
  • Converts Phlegm
  • Disperses nodules

Patterns treated

Stagnation of Liver Qi accompanied by Phlegm

Manifestations

  • A sensation of a lump lodged in the throat
  • The lump feels soft and grows or shrinks depending on the person's emotional state
  • Its borders are not clearly defined
  • Nodules that may appear on the thyroid gland
  • Bulging of the eyes (exophthalmia) may occur
  • A feeling of distention around the eyes
  • A feeling of oppression in the chest and hypochondrium
  • A depressed mood
  • A tendency to be frequently suspicious
  • A tendency toward irritability
  • Quick to anger
  • A tendency toward silence and withdrawal
  • Tightness in the chest
  • Sighing often
  • Stools that are loose
  • Menstrual periods that are irregular
  • Tension occurring before menstruation
  • A feeling of nausea
  • Episodes of vomiting
  • Loosely formed bowel movements
  • A feeling of weakness
Tongue body
Pale in color, or with a dusky hue
Coating
White, or white with a greasy texture
Pulse
Taut, or smooth and gentle, or taut and slippery

Indications

Overactive thyroid

Modifications