Shi Chang Pu [1]

Posted by : admin on Feb 23, 2008 - 05:46 PM
Chinese Medicine Herbs / Open the Orifices [2]

1 TASTE
Pungent and warm


2 MERIDIANS
Heart and stomach


3 FUNCTIONS
1. To open the orifices; 2. To transform dampness and harmonize the stomach; 3. To tranquilize the mind


4 INDICATIONS
1. Unconsciousness due to blockage of the pericardium by turbid phlegm of accumulation of dampness and heat. Grass leaved sweetflag (Shi Chang Pu [3]) is used with fresh Bamboo juice (Zhuli) and Curcuma root (Yu Jin [4]) in formula Changpu Yujin Tang.2. Dampness blocking the middle jiao (spleen and stomach) manifested as stifling sensation, distension and pain in the chest and abdominal region. Grass-leaved sweetflag (Shichangpu) is used with Tangerine peel e(Chen Pi [5]) and Magnolia bark (Hou Po [6]).3. Damp-heat blocking the middle jiao manifested as dysentery and vomiting after meals. Grass-leaved sweetflag (Shichangpu) is used with Coptis root (Huang Lian [7])4. Insomnia. Forgetfulness, tinnitus and deafness. Grass-leaved sweetflag (Shichangpu) is used with Polygala root (Yuan Zhi [8]) and Poria (Fu Ling [9]) in the formula Anshen Dingzhi Wan.


5 DOSAGE
5-8 g (double dosage for the fresh herb).


Shi Chang Pu

Image of herb: Shi Chang Pu [10]

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