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Yan Shi Zhong Xiao Fang Jia Jian鄢师中消方加減

Modified Master Yan's Middle Wasting Formula

Medicinals
8

Composition

  • Shi GaoGypsum Fibrosum30 g

    Clears Blazing Stomach Fire.

  • Lu GenRz. Phragmitis30 g

    Clears Heat and irritability from the Lungs and Stomach, generates fluids, clears Stomach Heat, regulates Stomach Qi, relieves thirst and stops vomiting.

    • Shi Gao
    for a dry mouth, severe bad breath and toothache due to Stomach Fire.
    • Zhi Zi
    for irritability.
  • Xuan ShenRx. Scrophulariae15 g

    Clears Heat, cools the Blood, nourishes *Yin and Drains Fire*.

  • Zhi ZiFr. Gardeniae9 g

    Clears Heat, reduces Fire and eliminates irritability.

    resolves Qi Level Stagnation leading to Heat and Heat in the Blood.
    for constipation.
  • Da HuangRx. et Rz. Rhei9 g

    Drains Heat, purges accumulations and drains Fire.

    for a feeling of fullness and distention due to Heat Accumulation.
  • Mu Dan PiCx. Moutan9 g

    Clears Heat, cools and harmonizes the Blood and clears Deficiency Fire.

  • Huang QinRx. Scutellariae9 g

    Drains Fire and detoxifies.

    for acute febrile diseases.
    for constipation.
  • Huang LianRz. Coptidis3 g

    Drains Stomach Fire.

    for a high fever, irritability, a dry mouth and throat and dark urine due to Fire toxin in the three burners.
    • Zhi Zi
    • Shi Gao
    for Ying Stage Heat with delirium and loss of consciousness.
    drains pathogenic Heat from the Upper and Middle Jiaos.

Actions

  • Cleanses the Stomach
  • Purges Fire
  • Lubricates the Intestines
  • Promotes passage of stool

Patterns treated

Middle Xiao pattern involving Stomach Heat

Manifestations

  • Sweating
  • Consumes large amounts of food yet remains hungry
  • Reduction in body weight
  • A sensation of thirst
  • Passing excessive amounts of urine
  • Constipation marked by stools that are hard and dry
  • Marked wasting of the body
Tongue body
Red in color
Coating
A coating that appears yellow and lacks moisture
Pulse
Rolling, or Rolling combined with Excess, or a pulse that is Slippery, Large and Forceful together

Indications

The disorder known as diabetes mellitus

Modifications