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:

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