Self made liver nourishing and wind quenching soup
Due to my frequent contact with patients, many of whom are intellectual workers in the field of knowledge, I often use my brain excessively and lack sleep in order to study and work, resulting in injury to Yin fluid and symptoms of liver Yin deficiency such as dizziness and insomnia. Therefore, I often use self formulated Yanggan Xifeng Decoction in clinical practice, and the effect is quite good.
The China Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine is soliciting effective prescriptions. This document was published in the 3rd edition of issue 315 of the newspaper in 1992.
The original formula and its significance are transcribed below for reference in the treatment of such diseases.
Composition: 15g Chrysanthemum, 15g Gouteng, 15g Polygonum multiflorum, 15g Tribulus terrestris, 15g Ligustrum lucidum, 15g Alternanthera philoxeroides, 15g Salvia miltiorrhiza, 10g Achyranthes bidentata, 15g Paeonia lactiflora, and 6g Glycyrrhiza uralensis.
Function: Nourish the liver, nourish yin, and extinguish wind.
Indications: Dizziness, bloating, dizziness, difficulty sleeping, weakness in the lower limbs, and stringy pulse.
Solution: Chrysanthemum and Gouteng have a sweet, bitter and slightly cold taste, which can calm the liver, improve vision, treat dizziness and vertigo. They are commonly used to calm the liver and dispel wind. Therefore, chrysanthemum is used as the main medicine, combined with Gouteng to enhance its medicinal power.
Due to the movement of liver wind, it is caused by liver and kidney yin injury. In addition, medicines such as Polygonum multiflorum, Tribulus terrestris, Ligustrum lucidum, and Alternanthera philoxeroides are used to nourish and nourish the liver and kidneys, and to treat the root cause with clear tonifying herbs, which are used as auxiliary medicines in the formula.
Shouwu has a sweet and bitter taste, nourishing the liver and kidneys, astringing essence and qi, nourishing blood and dispelling wind. Its preparation can avoid lubricating stool.
Tongji Tribulus is produced in Tongguan and also in the old Tongzhou area of Shaanxi Province. It is also known as Si Ji Tribulus and has the functions of nourishing the liver and kidneys, improving vision and nourishing essence. Although it has a sweet and warm taste, it is actually a product for nourishing the body.
Both Ligustrum lucidum and dry lotus grass are sweet and mild cold, which can benefit the liver and kidney, as well as clear internal heat caused by yin injury. Adding them to auxiliary medicines is of great significance in treating diseases and seeking the essence.
Danshen has the dual function of promoting blood circulation and replenishing blood. When used together with tonics, it has the effects of not harming the upright, not causing stagnation, and treating wind and blood first.
Achyranthes bidentata is produced in the Huaihe River Basin, and its growth and hypertrophy are better than those produced in Sichuan. It mainly guides the downward movement of the heat of reversal, and is used together with Paeonia lactiflora, which is used to calm the liver, nourish the blood, and reduce yin, and has a bitter, sour, and slightly cold nature. It enhances the efficacy of inhibiting liver yang hyperactivity and is an adjunctive medicine in the formula.
Licorice and Ganping not only harmonize various medicines and utilize their strengths, but also nourish the middle and have the effect of treating liver and spleen.
According to the prescription, using this formula to treat symptoms caused by liver yin deficiency and liver yang hyperactivity has been effective.
Commentary:
There are many reasons that can cause dizziness and vertigo, but liver and kidney yin deficiency and internal wind disturbance (including hypertension and neurasthenia) are more common.
Through long-term observation and exploration, traditional Chinese medicine has accumulated rich theoretical knowledge and diagnostic and therapeutic experience in the etiology, pathogenesis, and treatment criteria of this disease.
Under the theoretical guidance of "Su Wen • Zhi Zhen Yao Lun" that "dizziness in all heads belongs to the wind, and the loss of dizziness in all winds belongs to the liver", treating this disease by starting with nourishing the liver and extinguishing the wind is in line with the principles of the classics.
Regarding the treatment methods, according to various insights proposed by famous Qing dynasty scholars, such as "tonifying the liver and calming the stomach", "calming the yang and extinguishing the wind", "nourishing the blood and softening the liver", they have practical and reference value. Through learning, combined with personal experience, and analysis and induction, "nourishing the liver and extinguishing the wind" has been determined as the treatment method and formula name for this disease.
Due to the chronic nature of this disease, multiple doses are required for it to take effect. Therefore, a combination of drugs with a mild taste and no excessive coldness or dryness is chosen to avoid bias, resulting in significant clinical efficacy.
Due to factors such as excessive use of the brain, late sleep, emotional tension, and mental stimulation, the cerebral cortex becomes excessively fatigued, which can easily lead to the occurrence of this disease.
Therefore, during the process of taking medication, it is necessary to maintain physical and mental stability, be optimistic in the face of difficulties, and participate in mild sports activities such as qigong, tai chi, disco, etc. appropriately. Be diligent in daily life and have a balanced diet.
Strict control should be exercised over fatty and sweet foods, tobacco and alcohol, as well as spicy and hot foods such as sea peppers, peppercorns, ginger, and fried foods. Close cooperation with treatment can improve the therapeutic effect.
Kind reminder: Everyone's physical condition is different, and the formulas provided in this article should be adjusted according to the preferences of enthusiasts. It is recommended to seek guidance from a professional doctor.