ACUPUNTURA Y MASAJE TERAPÉUTICO

*Eight-Herb Powder for Rectification (ba zheng san)

Chief: Mu Tong

Deputy: Hua Shi, Che Qian Zi, Qu Mai, Bian Xu

Assistant: Zhi Zi, Da Huang

Envoy: Deng Xin Cao, Gan Cao

Pattern: Hot or bloody painful urinary dysfunction caused by the clumping of damp-heat in the lower burner.

Indications: Dark, turbid, scanty, difficult, and painful urination, a dry mouth and throat, a yellow, greasy tongue coating, and a slippery, rapid pulse. In severe cases, there may be urinary retention and lower abdominal distention and pain.

Cautions and contraindications: Long-term use of this formula may cause weakness, light-headedness, palpitations, and a loss of appetite.

It should not be used without significant modification in treating conditions of Cold from deficiency, or during pregnancy.