Schizophrenia #10

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Per. Citri Reticulatae	Chen Pi	9g	Regulates and descends Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm. With Zhi Ban Xia, for a stifling sensation in the chest and coughing with excessive white, viscous sputum due to Phlegm-Damp Obstruction.
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum	Zhi Ban Xia	9g	Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm and descends Rebellious Qi. With Fu Shen, prevents turbid Phlegm and Dampness from disturbing the Heart with dizziness, palpitations and insomnia.
Fr. Aurantii Immaturus	Zhi Shi	6g	Breaks up Stagnant Qi, reduces accumulation, descends Qi and transforms Phlegm. With Chen Pi, strengthens the Middle Jiao.
Arisaema cum Bile	Dan Nan Xing	6g	Clears Heat and dissolves Phlegm.
Poria Pararadicis	Fu Shen	9g	Calms the Spirit, Leaches out Dampness, Promotes urination, Quiets the Heart, Soothes the nerves, Strengthens the Spleen.
Rz. Cyperi	Xiang Fu	9g	Spreads and regulates Liver Qi.
Rz. Acori Tatarinowii	Shi Chang Pu	9g	Opens the Orifices, vaporizes Phlegm, removes filth, calms the Spirit, transforms turbid Dampness, harmonizes the Middle Jiao, awakens the Spleen and promotes the movement of Qi. With Yu Jin and Zhi Ban Xia, for disorientation, irritability, dizziness and hearing problems due to Turbid Dampness Blocking the Orifices. With Fu Shen, for forgetfulness and dulled senses.
Rx. Curcumae	Yu Jin	9g	Activates the Blood, Clears the Heart and Pericardium, Dispels Blood Stasis, Opens the Orifices, Regulates Qi flow.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae	Gan Cao	4.5g	Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.

Formula Actions

• Transforms Phlegm
• Opens the orifices

Syndromes

• Phlegm-Dampness

Clinical Manifestations

Difficulty thinking Emotional indifference Laziness and passivity Lack of motivation Impaired social skills Inattentiveness Slow movements Fatigue Lack of strength Cowering Solitariness Possible visual and auditory hallucinations Heart vexation Insomnia Anorexia

Edema Abdominal distention Chest and hypochondriac distention Dizziness Nausea Vomiting Vertigo Thirst with no desire to drink Maybe no thirst Palpitations Shortness of Breath T: Swollen, with teeth marks C: Thick and slippery P: Slippery, full and maybe wiry or Deep and moderate

Treats

Schizophrenia

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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