Jia Jian Su He Tang - 加減 苏 荷汤 - Modified Perilla And Mentha Decoction

English:	Modified Perilla and Mentha Decoction
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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Fol. Perillae	Zi Su Ye	15g	Promotes the movement of Spleen and Stomach Qi, harmonizes the Middle Jiao and relieves intestinal gas. With Chuan Xiong and Dang Gui, harmonizes the Blood and disperses Blood Stasis.
Hb. Menthae	Bo He	15g	Disperses Wind-Heat, cools and clears the head and eyes, benefits the throat, relieves Stagnation of Liver Qi and expels turbid filth.
Angelicae Sinensis	Dang Gui	21g	Tonifies, Invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, moistens the Intestines, unblocks the bowels, reduces swelling, expels pus, stops cough, treats dyspnea and alleviates pain. With Gan Cao, moderates spasms and relieves abdominal pain.
Rz. Chuanxiong	Chuan Xiong	15g	Alleviates pain, Expels Wind, Invigorates the Blood, Promotes the movement of Qi. With Dang Gui, harmonizes, nourishes and invigorates the Blood and disperses Blood Stasis.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae	Gan Cao	15g	Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity, moderates spasms, relieves abdominal pain, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.
Hb. Lycopi Lucidi	Ze Lan	6g	Invigorates the Blood and dispels Blood Stasis.
Rx. Angelicae Dahuricae	Bai Zhi	15g	Expels Wind and Dampness, unblocks the nasal passages, dispels Cold, reduces swelling, eliminates toxins, expels pus and alleviates pain. With Chuan Xiong, for headache. With Gan Cao, for Stomach ache and ulcer pain.
Rx. Polygoni Multiflori	He Shou Wu	15g	Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys and nourishes Blood and Jing.
Rx. Astragali	Huang Qi	15g	Tonifies Qi and Blood, strengthens the Spleen, raises the Yang Qi of the Spleen and Stomach, tonifies Wei Qi, stabilizes the Exterior and tonifies the Lung, promotes the discharge of pus, generates flesh, expels toxins, promotes urination and reduces edema. With Dang Gui, for Qi and Blood Deficiency.
Bul. Lilii	Bai He	15g	Nourishes the Lung, and Stomach Yin and harmonizes the Middle Jiao.
Per. Citri Reticulatae	Chen Pi	6g	Adjusts the Middle, Dries Dampness, Regulates Qi, Relieves the diaphragm, Transforms Phlegm.
Rz. Sparganii	San Leng	6g	Forcefully breaks up Blood Stasis, regulates Qi and alleviates pain. With E Zhu, for Qi, Blood and Food Stagnation.
Rz. Curcumae	E Zhu	6g	Invigorates Blood circulation, dispels Blood Stasis, regulates Qi and alleviates pain. With Mu Xiang, for Food Stagnation with abdominal distention, fullness and pain.
Rx. Curcumae	Yu Jin	3g	Benefits the Gallbladder, Clears Heat, Clears the Heart and Pericardium, Cools the Blood, Dispels Blood Stasis, Invigorates the Blood, Opens the Orifices, Reduces jaundice, Regulates Qi flow.
Rx. Aucklandiae	Mu Xiang	3g	Adjusts and regulates stagnant Qi in the Intestines, Dispels Damp-Heat, Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen and alleviates pain, Prevents Stagnation, Promotes the movement of Qi, Strengthens the Spleen.
Flos Caryophylli	Ding Xiang	3g	Warms the Middle Jiao, relieves pain and descends Qi.
Cx. Acanthopanacis	Wu Jian Pi	15g	Dispels Wind-Dampness, Nourishes and warms the Liver and Kidneys, Reduces swelling, Transforms Dampness.
Rz. Zingiberis Recens	Sheng Jiang	6g	Warms the Middle, stops vomiting, adjusts the Ying and Wei, normalizes the flow of Qi at the center and reduces the toxicity of other herbs. With Zi Su Ye, for vomiting and diarrhea from seafood poisoning. With Chen Pi, for Cold-Dampness Obstructing the Middle with nausea and hiccup.

Formula Actions

• Harmonizes the Middle Jiao
• Tonifies, Invigorates and harmonizes the Blood
• Tonifies Qi
• Promotes the movement of Qi

Syndromes

• Gu Syndrome with Qi and Blood Deficiency and Qi and Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

Fatigue Loose stools Poor appetite Dizziness Pale face Weak voice Reluctance to speak Sweating with little or no exertion Palpitations Insomnia Dry skin Dry hair Poor memory Paleness Scanty periods Pain that is fixed, stabbing and /or severe or Pains that move around Distention Depression

Irritability Pan is worse with pressure Dark complexion Fixed, palpable masses Bleeding with clots Purple lips Purple nails Dry skin Blue, dark or purplish discoloration of skin in small or large areas, Varicose and spider veins Cold hands and feet Tendency to hemorrhage dark blood or clots T: Pale or Pale, thin and dry or Purple, possible purple or red spots C: White P: Weak or Thin and choppy or Choppy or Wiry and choppy

Treats

Gu syndrome

Dry hair

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

• If the patient becomes constipated after taking this formula, switch to Su He Tang.

Modifications