Large Intestine moistening

Herbs that are sweet and cold, and nourish the Yin and fluids of the Stomach and Large Intestine in order to moisten the intestines and soften stool are selected. 

Fan Xie Ye is sweet, bitter and cold, and enters the Large Intestine meridian. It has a moistening nature and is able to moisten dryness in the intestines, clear heat and promote bowel movement. Its function of moving the bowels is stronger than that of Da Huang. If a small dosage of Fan Xie Ye is applied, it can also promote digestion and is used for constipation caused by improper diet. 

Deputy Nourish the Yin and moisten the Stomach and Large Intestine... 

Gua Lou Ren is sweet and cold, and enters the Lung, Stomach and Large Intestine meridians. As a seed, it can directly moisten the intestines and move the stool. Since it enters the Lung meridian, it can eliminate phlegm and descend the Qi, which can accelerate the downward movement of the Qi in the intestines and promote bowel movement. It is usually used in cases of chronic constipation. 

First, sweet and cold herbs that enter the Stomach and Large Intestine meridians and can moisten the Stomach and Large Intestine are selected. 

These herbs are moist in nature and are particularly used for moistening the dryness of the intestines and treating mild constipation. Huo Ma Ren and Yu Li Ren are seeds and contain oil that can moisten the intestines and relieve the dryness. They are often used together to enhance each other s function. Xing Ren is the seed of apricot and has a similar function to the first two herbs. However, it also has a dispersing tendency. As it can ascend the Lung-Qi, it can activate Qi movement in the Large Intestine. 

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