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Jia Kang Zhong Fang甲亢重方

Heavy Hyperthyroid Formula

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Huang QiRx. Astragali30–45 g

    Strengthens the Spleen, tonifies Qi, generates Body Fluids and raises the Yang Qi of the Spleen and Stomach.

  • Xia Ku CaoSp. Prunellae30 g

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

    for eye pain with excessive tearing.
  • He Shou WuRx. Polygoni Multiflori20 g

    Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys and nourishes Blood.

  • Sheng Di HuangRx. Rehmanniae15 g

    Clears Heat, cools the Blood, nourishes Yin and generates fluids

    • Bai Shao
    for Blood Deficiency Heat.
  • Bai ShaoRx. Paeoniae Alba12 g

    Nourishes Blood, regulates menstruation, astringes Yin and calms Liver Yang.

  • Xiang FuRz. Cyperi12 g

    Spreads and regulates Liver Qi and regulates menstruation.

Actions

  • Builds up Qi
  • Enriches Yin

Patterns treated

Deficiency of both Qi and Yin

Manifestations

  • A tired, listless feeling
  • Exhaustion
  • Breathlessness
  • Lightheadedness
  • Ringing in the ears
  • A racing or pounding heartbeat
  • Wasting of the body
  • Diminished physical strength
  • A dry, rough sensation in the eyes
  • Occasionally a sense of fullness in the eyes
  • A wan, dull complexion
  • Occasional reddening over the cheekbones
  • An agitated, unsettled feeling
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Forgetfulness
  • A throat that feels dry and scorched
  • A bland, flavorless sensation in the mouth
  • Soreness and weakness affecting the lower back and knees
  • A mild, persistent fever
  • A sensation of heat in the five soles
  • Occasional sweating
  • Occasional trembling of the hands and tongue
  • Reduced food intake
  • A bloated abdomen following meals
  • Loose bowel movements
Tongue body
Red in color
Coating
Thin coating, or in some cases Peeled
Pulse
Empty and Rapid in quality

Indications

An overactive thyroid condition

Modifications