Cholelithiasis #2

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rx. Bupleuri	Chai Hu	12g	Spreads Liver Qi and relieves Stagnation. With Zhi Ke, for Stifling sensation in the chest, abdominal pain, poor appetite, and irregular bowel movements.
Rx. Curcumae	Yu Jin	12g	Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, regulates Qi flow, benefits the Gallbladder and alleviates pain. With Zhi Ke, for Liver Qi Stagnation with a stifling sensation in the chest and fullness in the epigastrium and abdomen with Heat signs. With Chai Hu, for Liver Qi and Blood Stagnation with flank pain and distention, dysmenorrhea and irregular menstruation.
Rx. Aucklandiae	Mu Xiang	18g	Promotes the movement of Qi, alleviates pain, dispels Damp-Heat and harmonizes the Liver and Spleen. With Chai Hu, Zhi Ke and Yu Jin, for Damp-Heat causing flank pain and distention and a bitter taste in the mouth.
Fr. Aurantii	Zhi Ke	12g	Promotes the movement of Qi, reduces distention and pressure and resolves hardenings.
Rx. et Rz. Rhei	Da Huang	30g	Drains Heat, purges accumulations, transforms Dampness, promotes urination, invigorates the Blood and dispels Blood Stasis.
Hb. Dendrobii	Shi Hu	30g	Nourishes Yin, clears Heat and generates fluids.

Formula Actions

• Spread Liver Qi
• Promote Qi circulation
• Invigorates the Blood
• Breaks up Stasis
• Alleviates pain

Syndromes

• Qi Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

Hypochondriac pain and distention Dull pain in the right upper quadrant Sometimes chills and fever or Alternating fever and chills Depression Easily angered Chest fullness Dry mouth Constipation Slight abdominal tenderness Murphy's sign positive Bitter taste in mouth

Fidgeting Abdominal pain and cramps Dull pain in the right upper quadrant Breast distention and pain Irritability Dysmenorrhea Irregular menstruation Amenorrhea T: Pink C: Thin and white or yellow P: Wiry or Tight or Wiry and rapid

Treats

Cholelithiasis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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