Final_Case Studies Flashcards
Formula
sx. dizziness, vertigo, feeling of distention in the eyes, tinnitus, feverish sensation in the hear, ha, irritability, flushed face ; maybe belching, progressive motor dysfunction of the body or development of facial asymmetry that occurs over a period of a few hours to a few days, severe dizziness and vertigo, sudden loss of consciousness, mental confusion with moments of lucidity, an inability to fully recover after loss of consciousness
P: wiry, long and forceful
When Gan Xi Feng Tang
sedates the LV, extinguishes wind, nourishes the yin, and anchors the yang
for dx. LV Yang Rising leading to LV Wind
[root- KD, LV]
pre stroke formula
Formula
sx. ha, dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus, blurred vision, sensation of heat rushing to the head, insomnia w dream-disturbed sleep ; in severe cases, numbness, twitching, spasms in the extremities or hemiplegia
T: red P: wiry, rapid
Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
calms the LV, extinguishes wind, clears heat, invigorates the blood, and tonifies the LV and KDs
for dx. Hyperactivity of LV Yang leading to stirring of LV Wind - not so much K/L Def., maybe blood deficiency
weakened migraine formula
Formula
sx. weariness, muscle spasms with alternating flexion and extension of the extremities ; patient often looks as if going into shock
T: deep, red with scanty or peeled coating
P: deficient or frail
Da Ding Feng Zhu
nourishes the yin and extinguishes wind
for dx. Stirring of Internal Wind due to Yin deficiency
Formula
sx. slight ha, chills wo sweating, cough w watery sputum, stuffy nose, dry throat
T: a dry white tongue coating P: wiry
Xing Su San
gently disperses cool-dryness, disseminates the LU Qi, and transforms congested fluids
for dx. Externally contracted Cool-Dryness
Formula
sx. moderate fever, ha, thirst, a dry, hacking cough or one with scanty, thick and sticky sputum, dry nose, dry throat
T: red w thin, dry white coating
P: floating, rapid
Sang Xing Tang
clears and disperses warm dryness
for dx. Ext. Warm-Dryness affecting the LU
Formula
sx. ha, fever, hacking cough, wheezing, a dry and parched throat, dry nasal passages, a sensation of fullness in the chest, hypochondriac pain, irritability, thirst
T: dry wo coating P: deficient, big and rapid
Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang
clears dryness and moistens the LUs
for dx. Warm-Dryness attacking the LUs
Formula
sx. coughing and spitting of saliva, wheezing, SOB, a dry and uncomfortable sensation in the throat, a dry mouth
T: dry red with little coating P: deficient, rapid
Mai Men Dong Tang
benefits the ST, generates fluids, and direct rebellious qi downward
for dx. LU atrophy, LU/ST Yin xu
chronic LU def.
silent reflux formula
Formula
sx. fever, and chills, ha, a sensation of fullness and stifling oppression in the chest, pain in the epigastrium and abdomen, nausea and vomiting, borborygmus, diarrhea, loss of taste
T: white, greasy coating P: moderate, soggy
Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Tang
releases the exterior, transforms dampness, regulates the qi, and harmonizes the middle burner
for dx. Exterior WC invasion accompanied by interior Dampness Huo Luan (sudden turmoil disorder) - Stomach Flu
Formula
sx. ha, chills, afternoon fever, a heavy sensation in the body, generalized pain, pale-yellow complexion, a stifling sensation in the chest, loss of appetite, an absence of thirst
T: white coating P: wiry, thin, soggy
San Ren Tang
disseminates the qi, facilitates the qi mechanisms, and clears damp-heat
for dx. Early stage of DAMP Warmth (shi wen) affecting the Qi level
Formula
sx. dark, turbid, scanty, difficult, and painful urination, a dry mouth and throat ; in severe cases, urinary retention, lower abdominal distention and pain
T: yellow greasy coating P: slippery, rapid
Ba Zheng San
clears heat, promotes urination, and unblocks painful urinary dysfunction
for dx. Downward flow of damp heat into LJ ; Re Lin (heat dysuria) ; Xue Lin (blood dysuria)
Formula
sx. scanty, yellow urine, thick yellow foul smelling vaginal discharge ; sores on the lower extremities due to dampness
T: yellow, greasy coating
Er Miao San
clears heat and dries dampness
for dx. Damp Heat lodged in the LJ ;
Damp Heat attacking the lower half of the body
Formula
sx. scanty, yellow urine, (neuropathy), atrophy disorder characterized by severe numbness and weakness in the lower extremities with painful and swollen feet
T: yellow, greasy coating
Si Miao San
clears heat and resolves dampness
for dx. Damp Heat lodged in the LJ ;
Damp Heat attacking the lower half of the body
Formula
sx. scanty, yellow urine, numbness and burning pain in the feet ; weakness in the lower back and extremities
T: ryellow, greasy coating
San Miao San
clears heat and dries dampness
for dx. Damp Heat lodged in the LJ ;
Damp Heat attacking the lower half of the body
Formula
sx. urinary difficulty accompaniesd by fever, and thirst w a desire to drink ; diarrhea, cough, nausea, irritability or insomnia
Zhu Ling Tang
promotes urination, clears heat, and nourishes the yin
for dx. Interlocking of Water and Heat with underlying Yin deficiency
Formula
sx. sweating, a heavy sensation in the body, superficial edema, urinary difficulty
T: pale w white coating P: floating
Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang
augments the qi, strengthens the SP, promotes urination, and reduces edema
for dx. Wind Edema of Wind Damp syndrome due to Qi deficiency at the exterior
Formula
sx. fullness in the chest and hypochondria, palpitations, SOB, coughing up clear and watery sputum, and dizziness or vertigo
T: pale, swollen w white, slippery or greasy coating
P: slippery and either wiry or soggy
Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang
warms and transforms phlegm and congested fluids, strengthens the SP, and resolves dampness
for dx. Phlegm Retention syndrome caused by MJ Yang deficiency
Formula
sx. swollen, painful joints (esp. lower extremities) that are warm to the touch and worsen at night, reduced ROM in the affected joints, chills, absence of sweating, weight loss, ha, dizziness
T: white, greasy coating P: wiry, slippery
Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi Mu Tang
unblocks the flow of yang qi, promotes movement (obstructed area), dispels wind, and overcomes dampness
for dx. Bi Zheng caused by obstruction of wind dampness and formation of heat
Formula
sx. heavy and painful sensations at fixed locations in the lower back and lower extremities accompanied by weakness and stiffness, an aversion to cold and attraction to warmth, palpitations, SOB ; maybe numbness, paresthesias
T: pale with white coating P: thin, weak, slow
Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang
expels wind-dampness, disperses painful obstrution and tonifies deficiency
for dx. Chronic Bi Zheng due to LV/KD insufficiency and Qi/Blood deficiency
Formula
sx. coughing w copious, white sputum that is easily expectorated, focal distention and a stifling sensation in the chest and diaphragm, palpitations, nausea or vomiting, dizziness
T: swollen with white, thick, greasy coating
P: slippery
Er Chen Tang
dries dampness, transforms phlegm, regulates the qi, and harmonizes the MJ
for dx. Damp Phlegm Accumulation
Formula
sx. dizziness, vertigo, nausea or vomiting, insomnia, palpitations, anxiety, indeterminate gnawing hunger, or seizures accompanied by copious sputum, focal distention of the chest, a bitter taste in the mouth, slight thirst
T: greasy, yellow coating
P: rapid, either slippery or wiry
Wen Dan Tang
regulates the qi, transforms phlegm, clears the GB, harmonizes the ST, calms the mind
for dx. GB/ST Disharmony accompanied by Phlegm Heat
Formula
sx. cough w deep-seated sputum that is difficult to expectorate, wheezing, a dry and sore throat
T: red, dry with little coating
P: rapid, thin but strong
Bei Mu Gua Lou San
moistens the LUs, clears heat, regulates the qi, and transforms phlegm
for dx. LU dryness with Phlegm Accumulation
