Schizophrenia #3

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Per. Citri Reticulatae	Chen Pi	9g	Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum	Zhi Ban Xia	9g	Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm and descends Rebellious Qi. With Chen Pi, for epigastric and abdominal distention or pain due to disharmony of the Stomach Qi. With Fu Ling, treats Phlegm, thin mucus and turbid Dampness.
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, dissolves Phlegm.
Poria	Fu Ling	9g	Calms the Spirit, Leaches out Dampness, Promotes urination, Quiets the Heart, Soothes the nerves, Strengthens the Spleen. With Zhi Ban Xia and Chen Pi, for nausea, vomiting, chest fullness and distention and anorexia due to congested fluids. With Gan Cao, for Spleen and Heart Deficiency causing facial edema, palpitations, and shortness of breath.
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 Yu Jin, for Transforms Dampness, opens the Orifices and awakens the brain to treat turbid Dampness that has blocked the clear Orifices, with loss of consciousness or confusion, tinnitus and forgetfulness.
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, resolves Phlegm, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.

Formula Actions

• Regulates Qi
• Resolves Phlegm

Syndromes

• Liver Qi Stagnation: Phlegm and Qi Stagnant and Blocked

Clinical Manifestations

Dull and silly Mumbling to oneself Temperamental Frequent laughing and crying Feeling of obstruction in throat as if a slice of roast meat were stuck there which cannot be coughed up nor swallowed down. This sensation becomes more prominent during emotional upset and subsides when relaxed Distention and pain in the sides or flanks Suffocating sensation in the chest Hysteria Tendency to sigh Melancholy Apathy

Depression Irritability Inappropriate anger Irregular menses Dysmenorrhea Breast distention and pain before and during menses Premenstrual syndrome Chronic cases: Red eyes Tidal fever A dry mouth T: Pink C: Thin and white P: Slippery and wiry (slippery due to Phlegm)

Treats

Schizophrenia

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

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