Large Intestine Syndromes Flashcards
What are the type of patterns that can manifest in the Large Intestine?
Damp Heat in the LI, Cold attacking the LI, LI Yin Xu with Dryness, Excessive Heat in the LI, LI Xu Cold (Lingering Diarrhea)
What is the aetiology of LI Damp Heat?
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
What are the signs and symptoms of LI Damp Heat?
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.
What is the treatment principle for LI Damp Heat?
Clear Heat, Drain Damp, Resolve toxin
What is the tongue and pulse for LI Damp Heat?
Tongue is red, with sticky yellow coat. Pulse is slippery and rapid.
What are some acupuncture points to treat LI Damp Heat?
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
What is an herbal formula to treat LI Damp Heat?
Shao Yao Tang
What is the aetiology for Cold Invading the LI?
Invasion of exterior cold with possible underlying Stomach Qi or Yang Xu
What are the signs and symptoms of Cold Invading the LI?
Constipation accompanied by sudden abdominal pain, a feeling of cold, diarrhea with pain, bland taste in the mouth.
What is the treatment principle for Cold Invading the LI?
Warm Yang and Free Stool, Rectify Qi and Relieve Pain
What are some acupuncture points for Cold Invading the LI?
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)
What is an herbal formula for Cold Invading LI?
Wen Pi Tong
What is the aetiology of LI Yin Xu with Dryness? (Lack of Fluid in the LI)
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.
What are the signs and symptoms of LI Yin Xu with Dryness?
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.
What is the treatment principle for LI Yin Xu with Dryness?
Supplement Yin, Promote Fluids. Regulate Intestines and Move Stagnation
What are the tongue and pulse with LI Yin Xu with Dryness?
Dry and peeled, can be red or pale. Pulse is fine.
What are some acupuncture points for LI Yin Xu with Dryness?
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
What are some herbal formulas for LI Yin Xu with Dryness?
Run Chang Wan, Wu Ren Wan, Zeng Ye Tang, Hou Po Sheng Jiang Ban Xia Gan Cao Ren Shen Tang.
What is the aetiology of Heat Invading the LI (Excessive Heat)?
Excessive consumption of heat/drying foods, externally contracted febrile disease manifesting as Yangming Syndrome, possible ST Heat.
What are the signs and symptoms of Heat Invading the LI?
Fever, abdominal fullness, constipation, irritability, thirst, restlessness, scanty dark urine.
What is the tongue and pulse with Heat Invading the LI?
Tongue is red and has a thick yellow coat. Pulse is thready and rapid.
What is the treatment principle for Heat Invading the LI?
Clear Heat, Free Stool
What are some acupuncture points for Heat Invading the LI?
ST 25, LI 11, St 44 (harmonizes LI, clears heat), KD 6 (Supplement Yin), ST 37, LI 2.
What is an herbal formula for Heat Invading the LI?
Ma Zi Ren Wan.
What is the aetiology of LI Xu Cold (Lingering Diarrhea)?
Excessive consumption of cold raw foods, prolonged exposure of the abdomen to cold weather, probable underlying SP/KD Yang Xu
What are the signs and symptoms of LI Xu Cold?
Dull pain in the abdomen relieved by pressure and warmth, aversion to cold, pale urination, severe diarrhea, prolapse.
What is the tongue and pulse with LI Xu Cold?
Pale tongue, deep and weak pulse.
What is the treatment principle for LI Xu Cold?
Stop diarrhea, Supplement Qi and Yang
What are some acupuncture points for LI Xu Cold?
ST 25, St 36, Bl 20, Ren 12, Ren 6, ST 37, LR 13, BL 25
What are some herbal formulas for LI Xu Cold?
Li Zhong Wan, Liang Fu Wan.
