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MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS (MS) 377yin. Lu Jiao Jiao and Gui Ban Jiao enrich yin and invigorateyang, nourish the blood and boost the essence. Shan Yao fortifiesthe latter heaven to support the former heaven. ChuanNiu Xi quickens the blood and leads the other medicinalsdownward to the lower limbs. Gan Cao harmonizes the othermedicinals in this formula.ADDITIONS & SUBTRACTIONS: For dizziness, add 12grams of Tian Ma (Rhizoma Gastrodiae) and replace ChuanNiu Xi with Niu Xi (Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae). For tinnitus,add 15 grams of Ci Shi (Magnetitum) and nine gramsof Shi Chang Pu (Rhizoma Acori Tatarinowii). For blurredvision, add nine grams each of Sang Shen (Fructus Mori), HeShou Wu (Radix Polygoni Multiflori), and Nu Zhen Zi(Fructus Ligustri Lucidi). For unsteady stepping and lack ofstrength in the lower limbs, add 12 grams each of Wu Jia Pi(Cortex Acanthopanacis) and Du Zhong (CortexEucommiae) and replace Chuan Niu Xi with Niu Xi (RadixAchyranthis Bidentatae). For low back and knee soreness andweakness, add 12 grams each of Gou Ji (Rhizoma Cibotii)and Du Zhong (Cortex Eucommiae). For severe vacuity heat,add nine grams each of Ze Xie (Rhizoma Alismatis), Dan Pi(Cortex Moutan), Huang Bai (Cortex Phellodendri), andZhi Mu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae). For concomitant kidneyyang vacuity, add nine grams each of Yin Yang Huo (HerbaEpimedii), Xian Mao (Rhizoma Curculiginis), and Ba Ji Tian(Radix Morindae Officinalis). For concomitant spleen qivacuity, add 15 grams of Huang Qi (Radix Astragali) andnine grams each of Dang Shen (Radix Codonopsitis) and BaiZhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae). For concomitantliver depression, add nine grams each of Chai Hu (RadixBupleuri), Chuan Lian Zi (Fructus Toosendan), and Bai Shao(Radix Paeoniae Albae).ACUPUNCTURE & MOXIBUSTION: 1. Please see pattern #1above. 2. Tai Xi (Ki 3), Fu Liu (Ki 7), Gan Shu (Bl 18), ShenShu (Bl 23). 3. Please see pattern #1 above.ANALYSIS OF FORMULA: Tai Xi, San Yin Jiao, Gan Shu, andShen Shu supplement the kidneys and nourish the liver, supplementthe blood and enrich yin.ADDITIONS & SUBTRACTIONS: Please see pattern #1 above.5. QI & YIN DUAL VACUITY PATTERNMAIN SYMPTOMS: Fatigue, lack of strength in the fourlimbs, possible torpid intake and scanty eating, possibleabdominal distention, possible easy bruising, orthostatichypotension, either scanty or profuse menstruation infemales, loose stools or diarrhea, tinnitus, dizziness, low backand knee soreness and weakness, possible emaciation, nightsweats, tidal malar flushing, a pale, swollen tongue with redtip or a swollen, red tongue, dry or scanty, yellow tongue fur,and a fine, bowstring, rapid pulseNOTE: Yin blood insufficiency results in delayed, scanty, orblocked menstruation, i.e., amenorrhea. However, spleen qinot containing or vacuity heat forcing the blood to move freneticallymay result in profuse and early menstruation.Whether there is scanty or profuse menstruation depends onwhether vacuity is complicated by heat.TREATMENT PRINCIPLES: Fortify the spleen and boost theqi, supplement the kidneys and enrich yinRX: Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction), Er ZhiWan (Two Ultimates Pills) & San Miao San (Three WondersPowder) with additions and subtractionsINGREDIENTS:Huang Qi (Radix Astragali)Ji Xue Teng (Caulis Spatholobi)Bie Jia (Carapax Trionycis)Dang Shen (Radix Codonopsitis)Han Lian Cao (Herba Ecliptae)Nu Zhen Zi (Fructus Ligustri Lucidi)Niu Xi (Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae)Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae)Fu Ling (Poria)Zhi Mu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae)Huang Bai (Cortex Phellodendri)mix-fried Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae)15g15g12g12g12g12g12g9g9g9g9g3gANALYSIS OF FORMULA: Huang Qi, Dang Shen, Bai Zhu, FuLing, and mix-fried Gan Cao fortify the spleen and boost the qi.Also Fu Ling and Bai Zhu prevent the accumulation of dampnessdue to the moist nature of yin-supplementing medicinals.Han Lian Cao, Nu Zhen Zi, Bie Jia, and Niu Xi supplement thekidneys and enrich yin also without engendering damp accumulation.Zhi Mu and Huang Bai clear vacuity heat.ADDITIONS & SUBTRACTIONS: If there is wind causing dizzinessand vertigo, add nine grams each of Dang Gui (RadixAngelicae Sinensis), Tian Ma (Rhizoma Gastrodiae), and GouTeng (Ramulus Uncariae Cum Uncis). For wind causing spasticity,add 15 grams of Jiang Can (Bombyx Batryticatus) and30 grams of Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Albae). If there is liverdepression qi stagnation, add six grams each of Chuan Lian Zi(Fructus Toosendan) and Mu Xiang (Radix Auklandiae). Ifthere is low back pain, add nine grams each of Sang Ji Sheng(Herba Taxilli) and Du Zhong (Cortex Eucommiae). If there isnumbness and tingling, add 18 grams of Ji Xue Teng (CaulisSpatholobi) and nine grams each of Dang Gui (RadixAngelicae Sinensis), Chan Tui (Periostracum Cicadae), andJiang Can (Bombyx Batryticatus). For concomitant damp heatdiarrhea, add six grams each of Huang Lian (RhizomaCoptidis) and Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae) and delete ZhiMu. For concomitant blood stasis, add 12 grams each of DangGui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) and Dan Shen (Radix SalviaeMiltiorrhizae). For nausea due to spleen dampness, add nine