This is how to analyse the therapeutic functions of the various decoctions part 130

Article part 24 published on 17 may,2022 posted here due to technical fault 

Hey, I'm back to continue on today's topic which is the selection and reason why they are the minister's herbs in the decoction:

• Xi Xin
• Sheng Jiang
• Zi Wan
• Kuan Dong Hua      

This is how to analyse the therapeutic functions of the various decoctions(part 24).

Let's start with the threshold established so far:

Association to a specific Meridian Channel

Xi Xin is also better known as Asarum Heterotropoides (Manchurian Wildginger), and the whole plant is used.

It is associated with the:

• Lung
• Kidney - Meridian Channels respectively

Therefore Xi Xin has a direct link to the Lung and travels there to supplement and fuel the power of the monarch's herbs in softening and hence removing the cold phlegm.

As a rule of thumb, it is very appropriate to apply:

• (Xin Wen San Han Zhi Tong Tong Bi) 

whenever Xi Xin is used.

This means the combined application of: 

• the pungent or spicy taste
• warming effect

to disperse the cold accumulation and warm up the Lung to soften the cold phlegm to be readily coughed out and dissolved.  The primary healing properties of Xi Xin are as follows:

• Disperse cold to reduce aches such as migraine
• Ease asthma and subdue cough

Sheng Jiang is better known as the Zingiber officinale Roscoe (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens) and only the underground stem is used. 

It is associated with:

• Lung
• Spleen
• Stomach - Meridian Channels respectively.

Again as a rule of thumb, apply:

• (Xin Wen Wen Fei Zhi Ke) 

whenever Sheng Jiang is used.

The primary healing properties of  Sheng Jiang are as follows:

• Eliminate and prevent vomit
• Ease cold cough

Zi Wan is better known as Aster Tataricus and only the root and the underground stem are used.

It is associated with:

• Lung - Meridian Channel only 

Again as a rule of thumb, apply:

• (Ku Gan Wen Zhi Ke Hua Tan)

whenever Zi Wan is used.

The primary healing properties of Zi Wan are as follow:

• Dissolve phlegm and subdue cough due to Lung overall deficiency

Kuan Dong Hua is better known as Tussilago Farfara L and only the bud is used.

It is associated with:

• Lung - Meridian Channel only 

Again as a rule of thumb, apply:

(Xin Wen Zhi Ke Hua Tan)

whenever Kuan Dong Hua is used.

The primary healing properties of Kuan Dong Hua are as follows:

• Ease cough by dissolving cold phlegm

Complementary Effect

Over here, it is commonly applied in TCM that Kuan Dong Hua would complement Zi Wan to dissolve phlegm in a super, super manner to ease a cough.

Specific Taste

Xi Xin possesses a pungent or spicy taste.  

Sheng Jiang possesses a pungent or spicy taste.

Zi Wan possesses a sweet taste inclined to bitterness on the contrary.

Kuan Dong Hua possesses a pungent or spicy taste.

Specific Properties

Next, I'll touch on the specific property of 

• Xi Xin which is warm.
• Sheng Jiang is lukewarm.
• Zi Wan is lukewarm.
• Kuan Dong Hua is warm.

The overall warm effect would complement the monarch's herbs to strengthen the healing power above. This is very clear that the whole decoction would soften the cold phlegm by the heat created by the minister's herbs to fulfil the mission of our topic.

I'll leave you now and return soonest to commence on the next topic. 

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This is how to analyse the therapeutic functions of the various decoctions part 129

Article part 18 published on 13 March, 2022 being posted here due to technical fault.

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• Yang Zhong Qiu Yin
• Yin Zhong Qiu Yang 

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This is how to analyse the therapeutic functions of various decoctions part 128

Article part 15 published on 11 February 2022 transferred here due to technical fault.

Hey, I'm back to discuss the discrimination between Bai Du Tang and Ma Huang Tang and I feel so excited, do you? We've done quite a bit and learned more in-depth about TCM. Anyway, without delay, let's move on.

The Difference 

This is how to analyse the therapeutic functions of the various decoctions (part 15)

Our topic is the treatment for flu caused by cold wind in paediatrics.  We have 2 formulas commonly used:

1. Ma Huang Tang
2. Jing Fang Bai Du Tang

The former decoction is voted for these advantages:

• Induce perspiration
• Relief pain or ache
• Rather strong because of complementing effect of Ma Huang and Gui Zhi

On the contrary, if these symptoms are detected:

• Spontaneous perspiration
• Late pulse reading on (chi)region of palpation
• Measle diagnosed
• Blood stasis

then it's not the right choice.

Warning:

This would not be a good choice if spontaneous sweating is noticed even in cooler weather or air-conditioning environment.   Secondly, it's necessary to observe the child after consuming the decoction for induced perspiration.

It is very important to use the correct amount of Ma Huang and Gui Zhi, so that NOT to overdose.

It is quite common to detect late pulse on palpation and extra caution must be exercised especially at the ring finger.

Other than these warnings, Ma Huang Tang would be a simple decoction with the correct quantity to induce perspiration and could treat these symptoms easily for:

•     chest tightness
•     cough
•     wind swelling 
•     bronchial asthma

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However, I'm not allowed to make the slightest mistake in clinical practice and it should apply across to everyone because we are healing a sick and not ending it.  So if spontaneous sweating is seen, then Ma Huang Tang should not be considered at all.

We're going to differentiate:

Jing Fang Bai Du Tang

This is a very traditional TCM decoction for children's flu infection regardless of whether caused by the cold or hot wind.  The fact of the Yuan Qi deficiency associated with the child, and that's the reason for the introduction of a small quantity of Ren Shen into the decoction to boost the Yuan Qi and the rest of decoction would defeat the 'poison' as depicted by the name (Bai Du).  Jing Jie and Fang Feng would perform these functions:

• On seeing rashes appearing; it would release the accumulated rashes poison, like venting through from the interior to the exterior to prevent the rashes to turn into more complicated issues.  This is only applicable from the TCM perspective.

In addition, Jing Fang Bai Du Tang has these advantageous treatments for:

1. body weakness 
2. pale complexion 
3. shortness of breath 
4. weakness of limbs 
5. dizziness 
6. spontaneous sweating 
7. a low and weak voice

Finally, it seems that Jing Fang Bai Du Tang is more superior to Ma Huang Tang in treating flu infection caused by a cold wind from a TCM Pediatric perspective.  Of course, there is other even better decoctions available subject to the conditions and symptoms observed, namely:

• Xiao Qing Long Tang
• Can Su Yin
• Ge Gen Tang
• Xiao Chai Hu Tang
• Yin Qiao San

We would find out how to analyse the therapeutic functions of the various decoctions above as and when necessary.

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I'll leave you now and be back to discuss the next topic; treatment for flu caused by hot wind in the TCM perspective.

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This is how to analyse the therapeutic functions of the Various Decoctions Part 127

Articles part 19 posted here from March 23,2022 due to technical fault.

Hey, I'm back to discuss today's subject in our topic and to analyse 

• Lu Gen and 
• Zhu Ye 

as the fabulous messenger's herb in Yin Qiao San.  

This is how to analyse the therapeutic functions of the various decoctions (part 19).

The scientific name for the 2 herbs are:

• Lu Gen - is better known as Phragmites communis and only the root part is used
• Zhu Ye - is better known as Lophatherum gracile and only the leaves of the plant are used

Let's analyse them in detail with the thresholds established as:

Association to the Specific Meridian Channel

• Lu Gen - is associated with Lung and Stomach meridian 
• Zhu Ye - is associated with Lung, Heart and Stomach - meridian channels respectively

Specific Taste

The specific taste of these 2 herbs are similar as follow:

• Lu Gen - Sweet 
• Zhu Ye - Sweet

Apply (Qing Re Chu Fan Li Niao) whenever Zhu Ye is used.

Apply (Qing Re Sheng Jin Chu Fan) whenever Lu Gen is used.

Specific Property

The overall role for Lu Gen and Zhu Ye is to reconcile with all herbs in the decoction to a moderate and digestive level. The specific property is as follows:

• Lu Gen - Cold 
• Zhu Ye - Cool

New Terminology

What is (Chu Fan) in this blog?

Literately, Chu Fan referred to as remove anxiety.  

I'll discuss the anxiety here as it is necessary now and it is something to learn and apply when patients complain of some feelings within the circumference of anxiety.

The emotion (anxiety) is felt, in the patient infected with hot wind virus flu; like:

• Emotional Discomfort
• Fear 
• Worry

Let's do a quick revision on how anxiety is formed.

Anxiety is a normal stress reaction and can be beneficial in some situations. It can alert us to dangers and help us prepare and pay attention. Anxiety disorders differ from normal feelings of nervousness and involve excessive fear.

Fear

Fear is a natural, powerful and primitive human emotion. It alerts us to defend in the presence of danger, whether physical or psychological. It is a good time to roll back to the Heart which is a 'Fire' organ in that sense, as and when necessary. The other emotion when escalated would affect the heart is 'Afraid'. Over here, I'll explain the main difference between Fear and Afraid.  

The former has an expectation or preemptive knowledge of the forthcoming event whereas the latter has no expectations at all.

Therefore the ability to remove anxiety by these 2 herbs would be an advantage to reconcile the whole decoction into a moderate and digestible one.

Another important point to note is:

There is only one type of anxiety to be found throughout the TCM perspective which is better known as Cardiac-anxiety. The TCM fundamentals covering cardiac anxiety can be referred to, in my earlier blogs on Heart and Gall Bladder.

Good practical jot book

It is good to practice jotting down certain herbs commonly used to perform specific primary healing properties like :

Clear and remove heat accumulated in organs located above the diaphragm

Clear and remove heat accumulated in organs located below the diaphragm

Clear and remove heat accumulated in organs located at the abdomen

Today we've Zhu Ye jotted down as the first item under category 1.

I'll leave you more time to digest this blog.

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***Reference:

( Emperor's Interior Sutra is available on sales better known as the esoteric scripture of the yellow emperor in Amazon, it's just a different way of naming the book cover)