HERB FORMULAS

SCHIZOPHRENIA #12

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HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 10g Revives the Spleen, activates Middle Jiao Qi, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
With Zhi Ban Xia, for viscous sputum and a stuffy chest due to Phlegm-Damp Obstruction.
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Zhi Ban Xia 10g Dries Dampness, expels Phlegm, descends Stomach Qi and reduces distention.
With Chen Pi, for Spleen Qi Deficiency or Phlegm-Damp Obstruction manifesting as productive cough and a stuffy chest and epigastric and abdominal distention or pain due to disharmony of the Stomach Qi.
With Fu Ling, prevents turbid Phlegm and Dampness from disturbing the Heart with dizziness, palpitations and insomnia.
Poria Fu Ling 10g Strengthens the Spleen, transforms Phlegm and drains Dampness from the Middle Jiao.
With Zhi Ban Xia and Chen Pi, for nausea, vomiting, chest fullness and distention and anorexia due to congested fluids.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 6g Tonifies the Spleen, resolves Phlegm, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.
Arisaema cum Bile Dan Nan Xing 10g Clears Heat, dissolves Phlegm, calms Wind and stops convulsions.
Fr. Aurantii Immaturus Zhi Shi 10g Breaks up Stagnant Qi, reduces accumulation, descends Qi, unblocks the bowels, transforms Phlegm, reduces distention and resolves hardenings.
With Chen Pi, strengthens the Middle Jiao.
Rx. Polygalae Yuan Zhi 10g Calms the Spirit, sedates the Heart, clears the channel joining the Heart and Kidney, expels Phlegm and opens the Orifices.
With Yu Jin and Shi Chang Pu, for disorientation due to Phlegm Blocking the Heart Orifices.
Rz. Acori Tatarinowii Shi Chang Pu 10g Opens the Orifices, vaporizes Phlegm, removes filth, calms the Spirit and disperses Wind.
With Yu Jin, transforms Dampness, opens the Orifices, and awakens the brain to treat Warm-Damp febrile disease when Heat has entered the Pericardium or where turbid Dampness has blocked the clear Orifices, with loss of consciousness or confusion, tinnitus and forgetfulness.
With Yu Jin and Zhi Ban Xia, for disorientation, irritability, dizziness, and hearing problems due to Turbid Dampness Blocking the Orifices.
with Yuan Zhi and Fu Ling, for forgetfulness, tinnitus and impaired hearing.
Rz. Cyperi Xiang Fu 10g Spreads and regulates Liver Qi.
Rx. Curcumae Yu Jin 12g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, regulates Qi flow, clears the Heart and Pericardium and opens the Orifices.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Resolves Phlegm
  • Alleviates depression
  • Regulates Qi

SYNDROMES

  • Phlegm and Qi Stagnation

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Depression
  • Apathy
  • Muttering to oneself
  • Wandering or straying from a course or subject
  • Frequent crying or laughing to oneself for no apparent reason
  • Dementia
  • Capriciousness
  • Anorexia
  • T: Normal
  • C: White and greasy
  • P: Tight and slippery

TREATS

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

NOTES

MODIFICATIONS

For restlessness, a yellowish tongue coat and a rapid pulse: For constipation:
+ 10g Rx. et Rz. Rhei Da Huang
+ 10g Rz. Coptidis Huang Lian For insomnia and frightens easily:
For long-lasting depression resulting in Heart Blood and Spleen Qi Deficiency with palpitations, insomnia, dreaminess and trance: + 12g Sm. Zizyphi Spinosae Suan Zao Ren
+ 10g Rx. Codonopsis Dang Shen + 30g Dens Draconis Long Chi
+ 10g Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui + 30g Magnetitum Ci Shi
   
+ 10g Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae Dan Shen    
   
+ 10g Sm. Zizyphi Spinosae Suan Zao Ren