This is How To Analyse The Therapeutic Functions Of The Various Decoctions part Fifty Two

Hey, I'm back to continue on how to analyse the therapeutic functions of:

• Bai Hu Tang

In the last blog, we had analysed the function of Zhi Mu as the minister's herb in relation to Shi Gao which is the Monarch's herb, surprisingly.  Although, Zhi Gan Cao and Shi Gao are both already analysed in the previous blogs published in November 2021 and September 2022 respectively, it becomes imperative to move into another level here to supplement our discussion.  I'll use the combination of specific property and taste to determine the selection of the herb's classification.

The combination of specific property and taste

Today, I'll touch on the method of how to nourish Yin to supplement the inadequacy.

• Bitter - of Shi Gao and Zhi Mu
• Cold - of Shi Gao and Zhi Mu
• Lubrication effect - of Zhi Mu

If many pathological situations are present at the same time,the primary importance would be the body temperature as it is the body resistance to combat the invading virus or bacteria causing this temperature change.  Therefore the selection of Shi Gao as the monarch herb is due to the prime treatment property of Shi Gao to handle and reduce the feverish temperature.  

Hence,if you like,you may jot down that:

• SHI GAO is a dedicated herb to resolve heat from Yang Ming

The secondary treatment like the lubricating effect of Zhi Mu to supplement the inadequacy of Yin would be used for the selection be classified as the minister's herb.

So:

• bitterness double up with cold and lubricating the dryness would tonify Yin to backup the deficiency.

However, the analysis of both Shi Gao and Zhi Gan Cao will not be repeated here and thus please refer to them as a good way to refresh memories.

Therefore, it's most probable to analyse Jing Mi now.  We now begin with the threshold established.  This is how to analyse the therapeutic functions of the various decoctions part 52.

Doubling as Division 4 Officer's as well as Messenger's herb

Zhi Gan Cao and Jing Mi have the same property to protect the stomach from the excessive detoxification and hydrate the body with sufficient fluid.

• Zhi Gan Cao 
• Jing Mi

Association to the Specific Meridian Channel

Jing Mi is associated with:

• Lung 
• Stomach 
• Spleen -  Meridian Channel respectively

Specific Taste

The specific taste of this herb is as follow:

• Jing Mi -  Sweet 

Specific Property

The specific property of Jing Mi is:

• Neutral

Apply (Gan Ping Bu Zhong Yi Qi jian pi He Wei Chu Fan Zhi Xie)

whenever Jing Mi is used.

I'll leave you now so that you would have more time to digest this blog and be back soonest to discuss the next new formula.

Best of all,

Xiong

***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)

This is How To Analyse The Therapeutic Functions Of The Various Decoctions part Fifty One

Hey, I'm back to continue on the next new treatment formula for heat penetration from Tai Yang level to Yang Ming level.  In another words, the pathological situation is at:  

• 1. Yang Ming level 

and subsequently to:

• 2. Qi 

• 3. Ying  

• 4. Xue level respectively

The representative treatment formula in Yang Ming level is Bai Hu Tang.

BAI HU TANG

So, this decoction consists of:

• Zhī Mǔ
• Shí Gāo 
• Zhì Gān Cǎo
• Jīng Mǐ

Then, the selection and reason why each individual herbs are classified into the respective classification are explained here.  This is how to analyse the therapeutic functions of the various decoctions. (part 51)

Minister's herb

Zhi Mu

As usual,  we've to bear in mind the threshold created in the previous blog for the herb selection like what we had discussed.

Association to the Specific Meridian Channel

Zhi Mu is better known as Anemarrhena Asphodeloides in Latin and belongs to the Family of Asparagaceae.   It is associated with the: 

• Lung
• Stomach  
• Kidney -  Meridian Channel respectively 

Specific Taste

The specific taste of this herb is:

• Zhi Mu -    sweet inclined to bitterness

Specific Property

The specific property of Zhi Mu  is: 

• cold

Big white rice (JING MI)

I'll discuss more on this herb above which is a typical domestic food called Jing Mi or big white rice.

Apply (Ku Han Qing Re Xie Huo Zi Yin Run Zao) whenever Zhi Mu is used.

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New development - Effective application of Zhi Mu when these observations are noted:

• 1)  High feverish temperature
• 2)  Polydipsis
• 3)  Cough with thick phlegm due to  overall Yin deficiency
• 4)  Mild enuresis due to overall Yin deficiency

I'll leave you now because you needed more time to digest this blog and in the meanwhile I'll prepare the herb to be discussed in the next blog. 

Best of all,

Xiong

***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)