Formulas that Stabilize the Exterior and the Lungs
Actions:
Tonifies and warms the Spleen and Kidneys.
Astringes the intestines and stops diarrhea.
Indications:
Diarrhea with undigested food that occurs around sunrise (cocks-crow diarrhea).
Loss of appetite, cold limbs, soreness in the lower back, fatigue, lethargy, and possible abdominal pain with a sensation of cold.
Possible Tongue Appearance:
Pale tongue with thin white coat
Possible Pulse Patterns:
Slow, deep, and weak pulse
Western Uses:
Chronic or Habitual Diarrhea Before Dawn in Chronic Colitis
Chronic Dysentery
Intestinal Tuberculosis
Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:
Do not use in cases where diarrhea is due to Damp-Heat or food stagnation
This formula contains one or more toxic substances (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity).
Preparation Notes:
Pills. Grind all ingredients into an even powder, cook with 240 grams of Sheng Jiang and 100 pieces of Da Zao. After cooking, remove Sheng Jiang and form the rest of the ingredients into pills.
9-12 grams are taken at bedtime.
Can be prepared as a decoction with an appropriate reduction in dosages.
Originally Appeared In:
Standards of Patterns and Treatments (Zheng Zhi Zhun Sheng)
Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:
Spleen, Kidneys, Stomach, Liver, Large Intestine, Lungs, Heart
Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.
Formula 5 of 17 in Formulas that Stabilize and Bind
