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CHRONIC FATIGUE IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME (CFIDS) 149inhibit the throat. Dang Shen, Da Zao, mix-fried Gan Cao, andDang Shen boost the qi and support the righteous. In addition,Dang Shen supplements without retaining evils inside the bodyas do many supplementing medicinals.ADDITIONS & SUBTRACTIONS: If there is marked swelling of thelymphnodes, add 15 grams each of Zhe Bei Mu (BulbusFritillariae Thunbergii) and Xia Ku Cao (Spica Prunellae). Ifthere is blood vacuity or the patient “catches cold” at each menstruation,add 12 grams of Shu Di (cooked Radix Rehmanniae)and nine grams each of Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis),Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Albae), and Chuan Xiong (RhizomaChuanxiong). If there is nasal congestion, add nine grams eachof Bai Zhi (Radix Angelicae Dahuricae) and Bo He (HerbaMenthae Haplocalycis). If there is marked muscle-joint pain,add nine grams each of Qiang Huo (Radix Et RhizomaNotopterygii) and Fang Feng (Radix Saposhnikoviaex) and 15grams of Ge Gen (Radix Puerariae). If there is high fever andthirst, add 20 grams of Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum) and 12grams of Zhi Mu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae ).ACUPUNCTURE & MOXIBUSTION: He Gu (LI 4), Da Zhui(GV 14), Feng Men (Bl 12), Zu San Li (St 36)ANALYSIS OF FORMULA: Draining He Gu, Da Zhui, andFeng Men dispels wind and clears heat. Supplementing ZuSan Li boosts the qi and supports the righteous.ADDITIONS & SUBTRACTIONS: If there is marked swellingof the lymphnodes, add Que Pen (St 12) and Nao Hui (TB13). If there is blood vacuity or the patient “catches cold” ateach menstruation, add San Yin Jiao (Sp 6). If there is nasalcongestion, add Yin Tang (M-HN-3). If there is markedmuscle-joint pain, add Qu Chi (LI 11) and Yin Ling Quan(Sp 9). If there is high fever and thirst, add Wai Guan (TB 5)and Qu Chi (LI 11).2. TAXATION MALARIA PATTERNMAIN SYMPTOMS: Taxation malaria-like disorders are characterizedby chronic extreme fatigue and recurrent low-grade feversdue to a combination of qi and yin vacuities with vacuity heatharassing internally and liver depression qi stagnation. Thesigns and symptoms of spleen qi vacuity include: fatigue, especiallyafter eating, abdominal bloating after eating, a tendencyto loose stools but possibly constipation, cold hands and feet,lack of strength in the four extremities, dizziness when standingup, easy bruising, easy contraction of colds and flus, aswollen tongue with teeth-marks on its edges, and a fine pulsewhich is often soggy or soft in the right bar position. The signsand symptoms of liver blood-kidney yin vacuity with vacuityheat include: night sweats, hot flashes, vexatious heat in the fivehearts, tinnitus, dizziness, thirst or a dry mouth but little or nodesire to drink, recurrent, dry, sore throat, especially in theevening and upon waking, malar and/or auricular flushing inthe afternoon or early evening, stiffness of the sinews, numbnessand/or tingling of the extremities, matitudinal insomnia, apale red tongue or a pale tongue with red tip and scanty tonguefur, and a fine, rapid or possibly floating, surging pulse. Thesigns and symptoms of liver depression include: premenstrualor menstrual lower abdominal distention, lower abdominalcramping, premenstrual breast distention and pain, irritability,emotional depression, and a bowstring pulse.NOTE: In our experience, this pattern describes a common onein Westerners with CFIDS. In Chinese medicine, malaria doesnot just mean an infection by Plasmodium faciliparum. Itincludes any disease characterized by shortly spaced remittentepisodes, and there are several kinds of malaria-like diseases inChinese medicine, taxation malaria being one of them. Wehave chosen to use this pattern name to emphasize the probableexistence of hidden warm evils in this condition.TREATMENT PRINCIPLES: Supplement vacuity and checkmalaria, course the liver and rectify the qiRX: Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang Jia Wei (Supplement the Center &Boost the Qi Decoction with Added Flavors)INGREDIENTS:Huang Qi (Radix Astragali)15gprocessed He Shou Wu (Radix Polygoni Multiflori) 15gNiu Xi (Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae)12gDang Shen (Radix Codonopsitis)9gBai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae) 9gZhi Mu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae)9gWu Mei (Fructus Mume)9gCao Guo (Fructus Tsaoko)9gmix-fried Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae) 6gDang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis)6gChen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae) 6gSheng Ma (Rhizoma Cimicifugae) 4.5gChai Hu (Radix Bupleuri) 1-3gANALYSIS OF FORMULA: Huang Qi, Dang Shen, mix-fried GanCao, and Bai Zhu all fortify the spleen and boost the qi. HuangQi and Bai Zhu particularly supplement and secure the defensiveqi. Chai Hu and Sheng Ma upbear yang and disinhibit theqi mechanism. Rectification of the qi is also aided by Chen Pi’sharmonizing of the stomach and downbearing of turbidity.Because Chai Hu and Sheng Ma both also resolve the exterior,these two ingredients in small doses can out-thrust any lingeringexterior evils as well as exteriorize evils hidden or latent inthe blood division. Dang Gui and He Shou Wu both nourishand supplement the blood. Nourishment of liver blood indirectlypromotes the liver’s function of coursing and discharging.Dang Gui also quickens the blood, while He Shou Wu hassome ability to quiet the spirit. The combination of Dang Gui,He Shou Wu and Niu Xi supplements yin and nourishes thesinews. Niu Xi also leads the blood and, therefore, ministerial