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Moisten the Intestines Pills
This formula is from Shen
Jin-ao Qing dynasty Shen Shi Zun Sheng Shu (Master Shen’s Book Venerating Life)
published in 1773 CE. Our version is a 10:1 powdered extract in 500 mg gelatin
capsules.
Rx:
Huo Ma Ren (Semen Cannabis)
Sheng Di (uncooked Radix Rehmanniae)
Tao Ren (Semen Persicae)
Xing Ren (Semen Armeniacae)
Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis)
Zhi Ke (Fructus Aurantii)
Functions: Moistens the intestines and frees the flow of the stools
Indications: Intestinal dryness manifesting as constipation
Signs & symptoms of intestinal dryness include:
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Constipation
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Lusterless skin
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Pale nails
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Dry mouth and thirst
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A dry tongue
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A fine pulse
Formula explanation:
Within this formula, Huo Ma Ren, Tao Ren, and Xing Ren moisten the intestions
and free the flow of the stools. Dang Gui nourishes the blood, moistens the
intestines, and frees the flow of the stools. Sheng Di enriches yin and
nourishes the blood, while Zhi Ke moves the qi.
Dosage: According to Him-che Yeung in Handbook of Chinese Herbs and
Formulas, Vol. 2, the standard daily dose in decoction for this formula is 60
grams. Because of the 10:1 concentration ratio and the efficiency of our
manufacturing process it would take only 8 capsules per day of Blue Poppy's
version of this formula to equal the standard daily dose. The actual prescribed
dose should be determined by the practitioner on a case by case basis.
My patient does present the signs and symptoms of:
Intestinal dryness Yes No
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