Stomach deficiency syndromes

This formula is devised for treating Yin deficiency of the Lung and Stomach. This syndrome can be found in the aftermath of febrile diseases where the Yin is injured by heat, and the exogenous pathogenic... 

This syndrome is caused by accumulation of internal cold together with undigested food. It occurs after indulgence in cold food and drinks, which obstruct the Qi of the Stomach and Spleen. It may exist when the Spleen-Yang is deficient internal cold is thus generated and disturbs the function of the intestines. 

In this formula, there are two aspects to the syndrome - the Yin deficiency and the heat that remains in the aftermath of a febrile disease. Many herbs that nourish the Yin of the Lung and Stomach, but do not have a cloying nature, are used, and only one herb (Sang Ye) is used to expel and clear heat. This clearly shows the emphasis of the formula. 

Shi Gao is sweet, pungent and very cold, and enters the Lung and Stomach meridians. It is an important substance to reduce excess heat in the Stomach and the Lung. Compared with herbs that reduce the heat of the Stomach, this substance is strong, effective and has no side effect of injuring the Yin of the Stomach as it is sweet and cold. In addition, it is often used in small dosage to reduce the excess heat that often coexists in the syndrome of Stomach-Yin deficiency. 

This formula can nourish the Stomach and generate body fluid. It can also direct rebellious Qi in the Stomach downwards. It treats the syndrome where the Qi and Yin of the Stomach and the Lung are deficient, and the empty-fire of these organs flares up. When the Lung and Stomach lose nourishment from the Yin and fluid, cough, spitting of saliva and... 

This formula can tonify Qi, generate body fluid, moisten dryness and relieve thirst. It treats thirst and wasting syndrome, a syndrome known as diabetes in western medicine. It is caused by Yin deficiency of the Kidney, Stomach and Lung. When dryness occurs in the Stomach, the Qi is too weak to spread the fluid, and excessive thirst appears. Heat consumes the Qi and can directly lead to lassitude and shortness of breath. If the Kidney fails to control the Bladder and is unable to separate clean fluid from turbid, patients may pass large amounts of turbid urine frequently. Yin and Qi deficiency often show in a red tongue with a thin and dry coating, and a weak and thready pulse. 

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