Constipation Flashcards
Which Zang-Fu are mainly involved in Constipation?
Large Intestine, Spleen, Stomach, Kidney
Manifestations of Constipation : Excess Condition with Heat
Infrequent and difficult defecation from 3-5 days (minimum) Fever Dire thirst Foul breath Rolling and forceful pulse Yellow, dry tongue coating
Manifestations of Constipation : Excess Condition with Qi Stagnation
Infrequent and difficult defecation from 3-5 days (minimum)
Fullness and distending pain in the abdomen and hypochondriac regions
Frequent belching
Loss of appetite
Thin, sticky tongue coating
String-taut pulse
Manifestations of Constipation :
Deficiency Condition with Cold
Infrequent and difficult defecation from 3-5 days (minimum)
Pain and cold sensation in the abdomen
Preference for warmth and aversion to cold
Pale tongue with white and moist coating
Deep, slow pulse
Manifestations of Constipation :
Deficiency Condition with Qi and Blood Xu
Infrequent and difficult defecation from 3-5 days (minimum) Pale and lustreless complexion, lips and nails Dizziness Palpitation Lassitude Shortness of breath Pale tongue with thin coating Thready and weak pulse
What is the Main Prescription used for all forms of Constipation?
BL-25 ; ST-25 ; TE-6
What is the Specialized Additional Prescription for Constipation due to Accumulation of Heat?
L.I.-11 ; L.I.-4
What is the Specialized Additional Prescription for Constipation due to Stagnation of Qi?
CV-12 ; LIV-3
What is the Specialized Additional Prescription for Constipation due to Qi and Blood Xu?
BL-20 ; BL-21 ; ST-36
What is the Specialized Additional Prescription for Constipation due to Agglomeration of Cold?
Moxibustion to CV-8 & CV-6
Why is BL-25 used to treat Constipation?
Why is ST-25 used to treat Constipation?
Why is TE-6 used to treat Constipation?
Why is L.I-11 used to treat Constipation due to Accumulation of Heat?
Why is L.I-4 used to treat Constipation due to Accumulation of Heat?
