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Expelling cold accumulations
攻逐寒积 〔攻逐寒積〕zhú hán
A method of treatment used to address stagnation and accumulation patterns characterized by abdominal distension, abdominal pain, constipation, a thick slimy tongue fur, or moist tongue with white fur and absence of thirst call for this method of treatment. Other signs may include by aversion to cold, cold limbs, and thirst with a desire for warm fluids. The method of expelling cold accumulations treats external cold contractions with pre-existing food accumulations.
Medicinal therapy: The basic medicinal is generally rhubarb (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma,
A representative formulas is