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426 THE TREATMENT OF MODERN WESTERN DISEASES WITH CHINESE MEDICINEAcanthopanacis), Yin Yang Huo (Herba Epimedii), and Ba JiTian (Radix Morindae Officinalis). For severe qi vacuity, add15 grams of Huang Qi (Radix Astragali).ACUPUNCTURE & MOXIBUSTION: Please see pattern #1above plus Tai Xi (Ki 3), Da Zhu (Bl 11), Xuan Zhong (GB39)ANALYSIS OF FORMULA: The kidneys store the essence, theessence engenders the marrow, and the marrow nourishes thebones. Therefore, if the kidneys are strong, the essence iseffulgent, and the marrow is prosperous, then the bones arefirm. Conversely, in case of weakness of the bones, oneshould supplement the kidneys, boost the marrow, and reinforcethe bones. Tai Xi is the source point of the kidneychannel. Supplementing it supplements both the yin andyang of the kidneys and also the former heaven essence. XuanZhong is the meeting point of the marrow. Supplementing it,therefore, boosts the marrow. Da Zhu is the meeting point ofthe bones. Supplementing it reinforces the bones. This is thekey combination for bone troubles due to kidney vacuity.ADDITIONS & SUBTRACTIONS: Please see pattern #1 above.7. FROZEN SHOULDER PATTERNMAIN SYMPTOMS: In this pattern, pain typically followsrestriction of movement of the shoulder and is triggered bysuch movement. This restriction of mobility develops slowly,and the inability to raise the shoulder gradually worsens overa period of days or months. In the daytime, the pain is better,while it worsens at night, disturbing sleep. In severecases, even a light touch on the shoulder can trigger painsevere enough to cause tears. In most cases, the pain radiatesto the upper arm, elbow, and hand. In enduring cases, themuscles around the shoulder may wilt and the sinews maybecome inflexible, thus eventually leading to completerestriction of shoulder movement. Hence, the patient mayhave difficulty combing their hair and putting on and offtheir clothes or cap. Other symptoms may include a coldfeeling in the shoulder, spontaneous sweating in the palms,and a fine pulse. The tongue often remains normal.NOTE: This pattern describes a combination of wind coldimpediment, qi and blood vacuity, and blood stasis.TREATMENT PRINCIPLES: Eliminate wind, overcomedampness, and scatter cold, quicken the blood, supplementvacuity, and free the flow of the network vesselsRX: Juan Bi Tang Jia Jian (Alleviate Impediment Decoctionwith Additions & Subtractions)INGREDIENTS:Huang Qi (Radix Astragali)12gDang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis)Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong)Luo Shi Teng (Caulis Trachelospermi)Qiang Huo (Radix Et Rhizoma Notopterygii)Du Huo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis)Gui Zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi)Qin Jiao (Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae)Hai Feng Teng (Caulis Piperis Kadsurae)Sang Zhi (Ramulus Mori)Ru Xiang (Olibanum)Jiang Huang (Rhizoma Curcumae Longae)9g9g9g6g6g6g6g6g6g6g6gANALYSIS OF FORMULA: Huang Qi supplements the qi,while Dang Gui nourishes the blood. Chuan Xiong, Dang Gui,and Ru Xiang quicken the blood and free the flow of the networkvessels to stop pain. Luo Shi Teng, Chuan Xiong, QiangHuo, Du Huo, Gui Zhi, Hai Feng Teng, Qin Jiao, Jiang Huang,and Sang Zhi eliminate wind, overcome dampness, and treatimpediment pain. Chuan Xiong, Qiang Huo, Gui Zhi, QinJiao, and Sang Zhi all act especially in the upper part of thebody or on the upper limbs, while Jiang Huang is the mainmedicinal ambassador or messenger to the shoulder. It leadsthe other ingredients to the region of the shoulder. At the sametime, Jiang Huang moves the qi and quickens the blood, expelswind, frees the flow of the network vessels, and stops pain.ADDITIONS & SUBTRACTIONS: For restricted movement, add12 grams each of Lu Ti Cao (Herba Pyrolae) and Shen Jin Cao(Herba Lycopodii). For kidney vacuity with bone weakness,add 12 grams each of Gu Sui Bu (Rhizoma Drynariae) and XuDuan (Radix Dipsaci). If there is marked qi and blood vacuity,subtract Qiang Huo and Hai Feng Teng and add six gramseach of Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Albae) and Dang Shen(Radix Codonopsitis) and increase the dosage of Huang Qi upto 18 grams. If there is kidney yin vacuity, subtract Qiang Huoand Hai Feng Teng and add nine grams each of Niu Xi (RadixAchyranthis Bidentatae), Sang Ji Sheng (Herba Taxilli), andGui Ban (Plastrum Testudinis). For kidney yang vacuity, subtractQin Jiao and add nine grams each of Du Zhong (CortexEucommiae), Gou Ji (Rhizoma Cibotii), and Wu Jia Pi(Cortex Acanthopanacis). If the patient is menopausal, subtractQiang Huo and Hai Feng Teng and add nine grams eachof Huang Bai (Cortex Phellodendri) and Zhi Mu (RhizomaAnemarrhenae) and three grams each of Xian Mao (RhizomaCurculiginis) and Yin Yang Huo (Herba Epimedii). Thesefour medicinals with Dang Gui are the main medicinals of ErXian Tang (Two Immortals Decoction), a famous formula forperimenopausal complaints due to kidney yin and yang vacuity.Xian Mao and Yin Yang Huo not only treat menopausalsyndrome by supplementing liver blood and kidney yangvacuity, they are also two important medicinals to quickenthe network vessels, dispel wind dampness, and treat impediment.If there is phlegm dampness, add nine grams each ofDan Nan Xing (bile-processed Rhizoma Arsiaematis) and FuLing (Poria). If there is severe blood stasis, add 15 grams of Ji