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Constipation

Yang Ming Heat (Yang Ming Fu-L.I.)

Clinical manifestations

• Fever, constipation, abdominal discomfort,
• Dislikes palpation
• Feels mass in abdomen
• P: Deep, strong and slow due to stagnation

Treatment Principle

• Purge heat and stagnation

Formula

• Da Cheng Qi Tang

Qi Stagnation

Clinical manifestations

• Constipation
• Depression, easily angered, chest congestion discomfort in hypochondrium
• Distention and discomfort in breast, water retention (due to digestive problems, secondary to the stagnation)

Formula

• Chai Hu Su Gan Tang + lubricative herbs such as Tao Ren or Huo Ma Ren

Qi Deficiency

Clinical manifestations

• Constipation, sometimes loose
• Extreme fatigue especially after a bowel movement
• Weak voice
• Possible rectal prolapse
• T: Pale with white coat
• P: Weak

Formula

• Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang

Blood and Yin deficiency

Clinical manifestations

• Chronic, old age patients
• Constipation, emaciation, dry skin
• Palpitations, pale complexion
• T: Pale, or Red or Narrow
• P: Thready and rapid

Herbs:

• Dang Gui, Sheng Di Huang, Rou Cong Rong

Formula

• Wu Ren Wan

Colon Clear Formula

Promotes a Healthy Colon & Relieves Constipation

Indigestion Formula

Relieves Symptoms of Indigestion

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Self-Healing Chi Gong

Strengthen & Balance the Mind and Body

Internal Cleanse Capsules

Promotes Gentle Detoxification

Abundant Energy Digestion Formula

Promotes a Strong and Healthy Digestion System