| Pharmaceutical Latin |
Pin Yin |
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| Sm. Cannabis |
Huo Ma Ren |
Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels.
With Xing Ren, Bai Shao and Zhi Shi, for constipation due to Heat induced Dryness in the Stomach and Intestines.
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| Sm. Armeniacae |
Xing Ren |
Descends Qi, moistens Intestines, unblocks bowels and harmonizes.
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| Rx. Paeoniae Alba |
Bai Shao |
Nourishes Blood. astringes Yin and harmonizes the Interior.
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| Fr. Aurantii Immaturus |
Zhi Shi |
Disperses intestinal accumulation, descends Qi and reduces distention.
With Hou Po, for Qi Stagnation with distention, swelling and pain. With Da Huang, for Qi Stagnation with constipation and abdominal swelling. With Huo Po and Da Huang, for abdominal distention, pain and fullness from Heat clumping with the stool and constipation with abdominal fullness and pain. With Bai Shao, for Qi and Blood Stagnation with abdominal pain.
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| Cx. Magnoliae Officinalis |
Hou Po |
Removes fullness and distention, descends Qi and resolves Food Stagnation.
With Zhi Shi, for abdominal or chest distention, focal epigastric distention, wheezing, shortness of breath nausea, rebellious Qi or constipation from Cold, Heat, Dampness or Phlegm as long as clumped Qi is at the root of the problem. With Da Huang and Zhi Shi, for constipation due to accumulation and stagnation.
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| Rx. et Rz. Rhei |
Da Huang |
Purges the Intestines and drains Heat.
With Huo Ma Ren and Xing Ren, for moderate constipation and habitual constipation with Deficiency.
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| Apis Mel (Honey) |
Feng Mi |
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