YI ZHI TANG - 益智汤 - DECOCTION FOR BOOSTING INTELLIGENCE

English:	Decoction for Boosting Intelligence
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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Per. Citri Reticulatae	Chen Pi	6g	Adjusts the Middle, Dries Dampness, Regulates and descends Qi, Relieves the diaphragm, Transforms Phlegm. With Bai Zhu, for anorexia and other symptoms of Damp Obstruction due to Spleen Deficiency. With Zhi Cang Zhu and Fu Ling, for a thick white tongue coat with no desire to drink.
Poria	Fu Ling	6g	Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness, strengthens the Spleen and harmonizes the Middle Jiao. With Bai Zhu, strengthens the Spleen and resolves Dampness.
Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae	Bai Zhu	6g	Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, dries Dampness and promotes water metabolism. With Fu Ling and Yi Yi Ren, for Spleen and Stomach Deficiency with Dampness. With Zhi Cang Zhu, for vaginal discharge.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Preparata	Zhi Gan Cao	6g	Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.
Rz. Atractylodis Preparata	Zhi Cang Zhu	6g	Strongly dries Dampness, tonifies the Spleen, and clears Dampness from the Lower Jiao.
Sm. Coicis	Yi Yi Ren	3g	Strengthens the Spleen and resolves Dampness. With Fu Ling, for Spleen Deficient diarrhea. .
Rx. Bupleuri	Chai Hu	3g	Raises Yang Qi.
Rz. Cimicifugae	Sheng Ma	1.5g	Raises Yang and lifts sunken Qi. With Bai Zhu, for Dai channel spasms manifested as dragging sensations in the lower body, usually accompanied by vaginal discharge.

Formula Actions

• Tonifies Spleen Qi
• Removes Dampness
• Raises Yang

Syndromes

• Spleen Qi Deficiency with Dampness

Clinical Manifestations

The discharge is copious and persistent Less repulsive or no odor The color is white The texture is viscid Lustrous white or sallow complexion Cold limbs Weak limbs Fatigue Somnolence Lassitude

Dizziness Anorexia Abdominal distention Loose stools Edema in the feet Clear, abundant urination T: Pale C: White or Greasy white P: Even and Feeble

Treats

White vaginal discharge

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

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