4. Diffuse and Discharge Constrained Fire externalPresentation: Internal clumping of wind and fire; toothache and insomnia Note: Toothache is emblematic for any number of symptoms that can occur in the head with this pattern. This relates to the pathodynamic, which is fire from constraint located in the Liver channel leading to ascending Stomach fire. This may result in any number of symptoms in the head, for example, swollen gums, ulcerated gums, ringing in ears, tinnitus, poor hearing, nose
Jiao Mai Ya (scorched Hordei Fructus germinatus)
Source: Indispensable Tools for Pattern Treatment (1602)
Curcumae longae Rhizoma (jiang huang)
8g Ju Hua (Chrysanthemi Flos) 9g Gou Teng (Uncariae Ramulus cum Uncis) 18g Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix) 9g Ku Ding Cha (Ilicis latifoliae Folium) 9g
One slice is usually the size of the quarter and is ~ 3 grams
English Name: Regulate the Middle Pill
English Name: Gardenia and Prepared Soybean Decoction
He Shou Wu (Polygoni multiflori Radix)
6g Zhi Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum) 12g Sha Ren (Amomi Fructus) 9
Note: This equal dose version is what is found in the Shang Han Lun
Use Bitter Medicinals to Drain Ministerial Fire - 3
wasting and thirsting disorder accompanied by being easily hungry
