ZI XUE LI GE REN CHANG TANG - 滋雪利膈任腸汤 - DECOCTION FOR ENRICHING THE BLOOD, BENEFITING THE DIAPHRAGM AND LOOSENING THE BOWELS

English:	Decoction for Enriching Blood, Benefiting the Diaphragm and Loosening the Bowels
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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis	Dang Gui	10g	Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold, moistens the Intestines, unblocks the bowels, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain. With Shu Di Huang, for Heat symptoms due to Yin Deficiency and Devastated Blood.
Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata	Shu Di Huang	12g	Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin and nourishes the Blood. With Dang Gui, for Blood Deficiency marked by dizziness, palpitations, insomnia and menstrual dysfunction.
Fr. Lycii	Gou Qi Zi	12g	Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidney Blood and Yin, benefits Jing and moistens the Lungs. With Shu Di HUang, for Liver and Kidney Deficiency.
Arillus Longan	Long Yan Rou	10g	Tonifies and augments the Heart and Spleen, nourishes the Blood and calms the Spirit.
Sm. Cannabis	Huo Ma Ren	10g	Nourishes, moistens and lubricates the Intestines. nourishes Yin, clears Heat and moistens Dryness. With Dang Gui and Shu Di Huang, for constipation due to lack of fluids and Blood Deficiency, especially in the elderly and postpartum. With Yu Li Ren, for constipation with dry, hard stools.
Sm. Pruni	Yu Li Ren	10g	Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels.
Rx. Cyathulae	Chuan Niu Xi	10g	Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, descends Blood and Fire and tonifies the Kidneys and Liver.

Formula Actions

• Nourishes Yin
• Moistens the Intestines
• Nourishes and invigorates the Blood

Syndromes

• Esophageal cancer due to severe Yin Deficiency with constipation

Clinical Manifestations

Progressive dysphagia Vomiting after eating Facial complexion pale and sallow Both cheeks slightly red Dizziness Dry eyes Blurred vision Spots before the eyes Numbness of limbs Flaccid paralysis (Wei syndrome), weakness Tinnitus Deafness Forgetfulness Low back and knees sore and painful Throat dry and painful Five sole Heat

Low-grade fever Night sweats Irritability Insomnia Stools difficult to pass Constipation Men: Spermatorrhea Women: Irregular menses or Scanty menses or Amenorrhea Vaginal discharge T: Red C: None P: Thready and rapid

Treats

Esophageal cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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