Tourette Syndrome #4

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Per. Citri Reticulatae	Chen Pi	3-9g	Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm. With Zhi Ban Xia, for a stifling sensation in the chest and cough with excessive white, viscous sputum due to Phlegm-Damp Obstruction. With Zhi Ban Xia and Fu Ling, for Accumulation of Dampness and Phlegm.
Rz. Pinelliae Preparata	Zhi Ban Xia	3-14g	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.
Rx. Astragali	Huang Qi	9-30g	Expels toxins, Generates flesh, Promotes the discharge of pus, Promotes urination, Strengthens the Spleen, Tonifies Qi and Blood.
Poria	Fu Ling	9-18g	Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness, strengthens the Spleen, harmonizes the Middle Jiao, quiets the Heart, calms the Spirit and soothes the nerves. With Zhi Ban Xia and Chen Pi, for nausea, vomiting, chest fullness and distention and anorexia due to congested fluids.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba	Bai Shao	5-30g	Nourishes the Blood, softens the Liver, calms Liver Yang and Liver Wind and alleviates pain. With Gan Cao, regulates the relationship between the Liver and Spleen.
Fr. Aurantii	Zhi Ke	3-10g	Promotes the movement of Qi, reduces distention and pressure and resolves hardenings.
Ram. cum Uncis Uncariae	Gou Teng	6-16g	Alleviates spasms, Drains Liver Heat and pacifies Liver Yang, Extinguishes Wind.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae	Gan Cao	3-6g	Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.

Formula Actions

• Strengthens the Spleen
• Tonifies Qi
• Extinguishes Wind

Syndromes

• Spleen Qi Deficiency with Liver Wind

Clinical Manifestations

Spasms Tics Tremors Sallow complexion Fatigue Anorexia Four limbs feel tired and heavy Loose stools

Abdominal and epigastric distention after eating Maybe acid regurgitation or vomiting Shortness of breath T: Pale and flabby - may have teethmarks C: White P: Even, forceless and Deficient

Treats

Tourette syndrome

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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