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Li Chang Tang理肠汤

Rectify the Intestines Decoction

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Bai ShaoRx. Paeoniae Alba15 g

    Nourishes the Blood, astringes Yin, adjusts the Ying and *Wei, softens the Liver and relieves pain.*

    for flank pain due to Liver Qi Stagnation.
  • Bai ZhuRz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae15 g

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

  • Chai HuRx. Bupleuri9 g

    Spreads Liver Qi, relieves Stagnation and raises *Yang Qi*.

    • Bai Shao
    for Liver Blood Deficiency with Liver Qi Stagnation.
  • Huang BaiCx. Phellodendri9 g

    Drains Damp-Heat especially from the Lower *Jiao*.

  • Ku ShenRx. Sophorae Flavescentis9 g

    Clears Heat and dries Dampness

  • Zhi ShiFr. Aurantii Immaturus6 g

    Breaks up Stagnant Qi, reduces accumulation, descends Qi, unblocks the bowels and removes Stagnant Food.

  • Wu MeiFr. Mume6 g

    Astringes the Intestines, stops diarrhea and stops bleeding.

  • Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae6 g

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

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

Actions

  • Purges Heat
  • Expels Dampness
  • Eases the Liver
  • Strengthens the Spleen
  • Activates the Blood
  • Replenishes the Blood
  • Counters Dryness with moisture

Patterns treated

Damp-Heat combined with Liver-Spleen Disharmony, further complicated by Blood Stasis, Blood Deficiency, and depleted Fluids

Manifestations

  • An abdomen that is swollen, distended and firm
  • Pain and distention in the epigastrium and abdomen, aggravated by pressure
  • A feverish sensation
  • Flushed skin
  • The mouth tastes bitter
  • Thirst, or dryness of the mouth, with scant desire to drink
  • Urine that is scant and concentrated
  • Constipated stools, and/or
  • Loose stools
  • Jaundice may occur
  • Distention and pain in the abdomen
  • Flatulence
  • Rumbling bowel sounds
  • Watery, loose stools
  • Lightheadedness
  • A pounding or racing heartbeat
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Skin that is dry
  • Hair that is dry
  • Weak memory
  • A pale complexion
  • Tiredness
  • Light menstrual flow
  • A dry mouth
  • A desire to drink fluids
  • Sweating during sleep
  • Heat in the Five Soles
  • Flushed cheeks
  • A mild fever occurring in the afternoon
  • Throat dryness, with possible recurring sore throat
  • Stools that are dry, and/or
  • Difficulty passing stool
  • Urine that is scanty and red
  • Increased sexual desire
  • Pain and distention affecting the sides or flanks
  • The chest feels tight, as if suffocating
  • A tendency toward sighing
  • A melancholic mood
  • A depressed mood
  • Being easily irritated
  • Anger that is out of proportion
  • In women: irregular menstruation, painful periods, and breast distention and pain occurring before and during menstruation
  • Pain that stays in one place, is stabbing, and/or intense
  • Pressure aggravates the pain
  • A darkened complexion
  • Masses that can be felt and do not move
  • Bleeding that contains clots
  • Lips that appear purple
  • Nails that appear purple
  • Skin that feels parched
  • Skin discoloration—blue, dark, or purplish—covering areas either small or large
  • Both varicose and spider veins
  • Hands and feet that feel cold
  • A tendency to bleed dark blood or pass clots
Tongue body
Pink in color, or red at the tip and edges
Coating
White and slimy, or slimy and yellow, or a blackish shade of gray
Pulse
Rolling and taut, or taut and quick

Indications

Colitis with ulceration

Modifications