Harmonizing the Middle and Opening the Passages Powder，From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 5.，This formula is indicated for cases where the fire of the Jueyang channel is excessively vigorous, unable to nourish the yin; it becomes suppressed within the pericardium, causing the heart fluid to be lost externally and the internal organs to be consumed by internal heat. This leads to obstruction of the channels, resulting in vomiting and an inability to eat or drink, as well as an inability to pass urine or stool, accompanied by sweating on the head.
Harmonizing the Middle and Opening the Passages Powder
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Formulas Name : Harmonizing the Middle and Opening the Passages Powder
Chinese Name : 和中启关散
Drug Formulation
Ophiopogon tuber 5 qian, Ginseng 5 fen, Licorice 5 fen, Biota seed 3 qian, Talc (crushed) 1 qian, Coptis 1 qian, White Peony root 5 qian, Cinnamon twig 3 fen, Trichosanthes root 1 qian 5 fen.
Source
From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 5.
Benefits
This formula is indicated for cases where the fire of the Jueyang channel is excessively vigorous, unable to nourish the yin; it becomes suppressed within the pericardium, causing the heart fluid to be lost externally and the internal organs to be consumed by internal heat. This leads to obstruction of the channels, resulting in vomiting and an inability to eat or drink, as well as an inability to pass urine or stool, accompanied by sweating on the head.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take orally. After one dose, vomiting will cease; after two doses, bowel movements will resume and the stool will pass in a well-formed mass.
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Harmonizing the Middle and Opening the Passages Powder,This formula is indicated for cases where the fire of the Jueyang channel is excessively vigorous, unable to nourish the yin; it becomes suppressed within the pericardium, causing the heart fluid to be lost externally and the internal organs to be consumed by internal heat. This leads to obstruction of the channels, resulting in vomiting and an inability to eat or drink, as well as an inability to pass urine or stool, accompanied by sweating on the head.