Large Intestine Dryness

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大肠液亏 (Dà Cháng Yè Kuī)

Zang-Fu

Tongue

Dry, thin

Pulse

Thin

Key Symptoms

Dry hard stoolsDry mouthNo strong fever

Overview

Fluids of the Intestines are insufficient.

Differentiate from

  • Heat in the Large Intestine (full heat signs)
  • Qi stagnation constipation (bitty stools, wiry pulse)

Treatment Principle

Moisten the Intestines; nourish Fluids.

Representative formulas. Ma Zi Ren Wan; Run Chang Wan; Zeng Ye Tang when Yin is clearly damaged.

Representative points. ST-36, SP-6, KI-6, ST-25, BL-25.

Representative Formulas

Acupuncture Points

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