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354 THE TREATMENT OF MODERN WESTERN DISEASES WITH CHINESE MEDICINEINGREDIENTS:Shu Di (cooked Radix Rehmanniae)Sheng Di (uncooked Radix Rehmanniae)Dan Shen (Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae)Shan Zhu Yu (Fructus Corni)Gou Qi Zi (Fructus Lycii)Ju Hua (Flos Chrysanthemi)Shan Yao (Radix Dioscoreae)Ze Xie (Rhizoma Alismatis)Fu Shen (Sclerotium Pararadicis Poriae Cocos)Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri)Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis)Wu Wei Zi (Fructus Schisandrae)18g18g18g12g12g12g9g9g9g9g9g9gANALYSIS & FORMULA: Sheng Di, Shu Di, Gou Qi Zi, DangGui, and Wu Wei Zi nourish the blood and enrich the yin ofthe liver and kidneys. Gou Qi Zi also brightens the eyes.Dang Gui both nourishes and quickens the blood, while DanShen both quickens and nourishes the blood. Since this conditionis age-related and since blood stasis is such a commonfactor in geriatric diseases, the addition of at least someblood-quickening medicinals is indicated. Shan Zhu Yu supplementsthe kidneys and the spleen, while Shan Yao supplementsboth the spleen and kidneys. The use of these twomedicinals is based on the relationship between former andlatter heavens. Fu Shen supplements the heart and spleen atthe same time as it quiets the spirit. Chai Hu courses the liverand resolves depression at the same time as it guides theeffects of the other medicinals to the eyes. This is based onthe saying, “The liver opens into the orifices of the eyes,” andthe fact that Chai Hu is a main medicinal for the liver. Ze Xieseeps dampness, as does to a lesser extent Fu Shen. Seepingdampness helps lead ministerial fire back down to its lowersource. Ju Hua clears the liver and brightens the eyes.ADDITIONS & SUBTRACTIONS: If there are profuse dreamsand insomnia, add 12 grams each of Bai Zi Ren (SemenPlatycladi) and Suan Zao Ren (Semen Zizyphi Spinosae). Ifthere is low back and knee soreness and weakness, add 12grams of Sang Ji Sheng (Herba Taxilli) and nine grams of DuZhong (Cortex Eucommiae). If there are night sweats andheart palpitations, add 30 grams of Fu Xiao Mai (FructusLevis Tritici) and 12 grams of Mu Li (Concha Ostreae).ACUPUNCTURE & MOXIBUSTION: Fu Liu (Ki 7), San Yin Jiao(Sp 6), Jing Ming (Bl 1), Qiu Hou (M-HN-8), Cheng Qi (St 1)ANALYSIS OF FORMULA: Supplementing Fu Liu supplementsthe kidneys and enriches water. Supplementing SanYin Jiao nourishes and supplements liver blood and kidneyyin. Supplementing Jing Ming, Qiu Hou, and/or Cheng Qibrightens the eyes.ADDITIONS & SUBTRACTIONS: If there are night sweats,add He Gu (LI 4). If there is dizziness and tinnitus, add FengChi (GB 20). If there is insomnia and profuse dreams, addShen Men (Ht 7) and Feng Chi (GB 20). If there is low backpain, add Shen Shu (Bl 23). If there is concomitant liverdepression, add He Gu (LI 4) and Tai Chong (Liv 3).2. SPLEEN-KIDNEY YANG VACUITY PATTERNMAIN SYMPTOMS: Decreased visual acuity, a cold body andchilled limbs, aversion to cold, shortness of breath on slightexertion, faint or weak voice, fatigue, bodily weakness, frequenturination at night, decreased intake, loose stools, possiblecockcrow diarrhea, low back and knee soreness andweakness, tinnitus, dizziness, a pale, typically enlargedtongue with white fur, and a deep, fine, forceless pulseTREATMENT PRINCIPLES: Warm and supplement thespleen and kidneys and brighten the eyesRX: Gui Fu Ba Wei Wan (Aconite & Cinnamon EightFlavors Pills) & Li Zhong Tang (Rectify the CenterDecoction) with additions and subtractionsINGREDIENTS:Shan Zhu Yu (Fructus Corni)15gMi Meng Hua (Flos Immaturus Buddleiae)15gShu Di (cooked Radix Rehmanniae)12gShan Yao (Radix Dioscoreae)9gBai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae) 9gFu Ling (Poria)9gZe Xie (Rhizoma Alismatis)9gRou Gui (Cortex Cinnamomi)9gDan Pi (Cortex Moutan)9gRen Shen (Radix Ginseng)6gZhi Fu Zi (Radix Lateralis Praeparatus Aconiti Carmichaeli) 6gmix-fried Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae)6gANALYSIS OF FORMULA: Mi Meng Hua benefits and brightensthe eyes no matter whether there is vacuity or repletion.Ren Shen, Shan Yao, Bai Zhu, Fu Ling, and mix-fried GanCao fortify the spleen and supplement the qi. Shu Di, ShanYao, and Shan Zhu Yu supplement the kidneys. In addition,Shan Zhu Yu secures and astringes the essence, urine, andstools. Fu Zi and Rou Gui strongly warm and invigoratespleen and kidney yang. Fu Ling and Ze Xie seep dampnessand prevent ministerial fire from stirring upward, and DanPi quickens the blood and transforms stasis.ADDITIONS & SUBTRACTIONS: If there is liver depression qistagnation, add nine grams each of Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri)and Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Albae). If there is downwardfalling of the spleen qi, add 4.5 grams of Sheng Ma (RhizomaCimicifugae) and three grams of Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri). Ifthere is concomitant blood stasis, add nine grams of Dan Shen