Large Intestine Syndromes

Question 1

What are the type of patterns that can manifest in the Large Intestine?

Answer 1

Damp Heat in the LI, Cold attacking the LI, LI Yin Xu with Dryness, Excessive Heat in the LI, LI Xu Cold (Lingering Diarrhea)

Question 2

What is the aetiology of LI Damp Heat?

Answer 2

Excessive consumption of hot and greasy foods leading to stomach heat, damp heat in the stomach and spleen, emotional problems like prolonged anxiety and worry leading to SP Qi Xu

Question 3

What are the signs and symptoms of LI Damp Heat?

Answer 3

Foul smelling diarrhea, abdominal pain, feeling of incomplete defecation, mucous and blood in the stool, burning sensation in the rectum, fever, thirst, scanty dark urine, no desire to drink, heaviness in the limbs.

Question 4

What is the treatment principle for LI Damp Heat?

Answer 4

Clear Heat, Drain Damp, Resolve toxin

Question 5

What is the tongue and pulse for LI Damp Heat?

Answer 5

Tongue is red, with sticky yellow coat. Pulse is slippery and rapid.

Question 6

What are some acupuncture points to treat LI Damp Heat?

Answer 6

SP 9 (Damp in LB), BL 22 (Damp in LB), ST 27 (Promote Urination), BL 25 (Clear Heat from LI), Ren 12 (Resolve Damp), ST 44 (Harmonize Intestines), ST 25 (stop diarrhea), Ren 6 (regulate qi in LB), LI 11 (Clear Heat), ST 37

Question 7

What is an herbal formula to treat LI Damp Heat?

Answer 7

Shao Yao Tang

Question 8

What is the aetiology for Cold Invading the LI?

Answer 8

Invasion of exterior cold with possible underlying Stomach Qi or Yang Xu

Question 9

What are the signs and symptoms of Cold Invading the LI?

Answer 9

Constipation accompanied by sudden abdominal pain, a feeling of cold, diarrhea with pain, bland taste in the mouth.

Question 10

What is the treatment principle for Cold Invading the LI?

Answer 10

Warm Yang and Free Stool, Rectify Qi and Relieve Pain

Question 11

What are some acupuncture points for Cold Invading the LI?

Answer 11

ST 25 (Stops Diarrhea), St 37 (Stops Diarrhea), SP 6 (Resolves Damp in LB), SJ 6 (frees bowel Qi), Ren 6 (warms LB), BL 25 (LI Qi), Bl 22 (Regulates Water passages), Ren 4 (Dispels Cold)

Question 12

What is an herbal formula for Cold Invading LI?

Answer 12

Wen Pi Tong

Question 13

What is the aetiology of LI Yin Xu with Dryness? (Lack of Fluid in the LI)

Answer 13

Lack of blood and body fluids with underlying blood or yin xu, leading to exhaustion of fluids in the LI; a warm dry climate; postpartum Xue Xu; Externally contracted febrile disease; liquid depletion in the old aged, enduring & severe disease.

Question 14

What are the signs and symptoms of LI Yin Xu with Dryness?

Answer 14

Dry hard stool which are hard to pass, dry throat and mouth, thin body, constipation (every few days), foul smelling breath, generally no abdominal pain or distention.

Question 15

What is the treatment principle for LI Yin Xu with Dryness?

Answer 15

Supplement Yin, Promote Fluids. Regulate Intestines and Move Stagnation

Question 16

What are the tongue and pulse with LI Yin Xu with Dryness?

Answer 16

Dry and peeled, can be red or pale. Pulse is fine.

Question 17

What are some acupuncture points for LI Yin Xu with Dryness?

Answer 17

ST 36 (Yang Ming Fluids), KD 6 (Supplements Yin), ST 25 (Regulates Intestines), BL 20 (Benefits SP Transformation), BL 25 (LI Point), SP 6, Ren 4, BL 21

Question 18

What are some herbal formulas for LI Yin Xu with Dryness?

Answer 18

Run Chang Wan, Wu Ren Wan, Zeng Ye Tang, Hou Po Sheng Jiang Ban Xia Gan Cao Ren Shen Tang.

Question 19

What is the aetiology of Heat Invading the LI (Excessive Heat)?

Answer 19

Excessive consumption of heat/drying foods, externally contracted febrile disease manifesting as Yangming Syndrome, possible ST Heat.

Question 20

What are the signs and symptoms of Heat Invading the LI?

Answer 20

Fever, abdominal fullness, constipation, irritability, thirst, restlessness, scanty dark urine.

Question 21

What is the tongue and pulse with Heat Invading the LI?

Answer 21

Tongue is red and has a thick yellow coat. Pulse is thready and rapid.

Question 22

What is the treatment principle for Heat Invading the LI?

Answer 22

Clear Heat, Free Stool

Question 23

What are some acupuncture points for Heat Invading the LI?

Answer 23

ST 25, LI 11, St 44 (harmonizes LI, clears heat), KD 6 (Supplement Yin), ST 37, LI 2.

Question 24

What is an herbal formula for Heat Invading the LI?

Answer 24

Ma Zi Ren Wan.

Question 25

What is the aetiology of LI Xu Cold (Lingering Diarrhea)?

Answer 25

Excessive consumption of cold raw foods, prolonged exposure of the abdomen to cold weather, probable underlying SP/KD Yang Xu

Question 26

What are the signs and symptoms of LI Xu Cold?

Answer 26

Dull pain in the abdomen relieved by pressure and warmth, aversion to cold, pale urination, severe diarrhea, prolapse.

Question 27

What is the tongue and pulse with LI Xu Cold?

Answer 27

Pale tongue, deep and weak pulse.

Question 28

What is the treatment principle for LI Xu Cold?

Answer 28

Stop diarrhea, Supplement Qi and Yang

Question 29

What are some acupuncture points for LI Xu Cold?

Answer 29

ST 25, St 36, Bl 20, Ren 12, Ren 6, ST 37, LR 13, BL 25

Question 30

What are some herbal formulas for LI Xu Cold?

Answer 30

Li Zhong Wan, Liang Fu Wan.