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Large intestine liquid depletion
大肠津亏 〔大腸津虧〕dà cháng jīn kuī
Also:
- Intestinal dryness and liquid depletion (肠燥津亏 cháng zào jīn kuī)
- Large intestine humor depletion (肠液亏耗 dà cháng yè kuī)
- Intestinal humor depletion (大肠液亏 cháng yè kuī hào)
A disease pattern chiefly characterized by dry bound stool and difficult defecation; signs of liquid depletion.
Description: Constipation with dry stool like sheep droppings and difficult defecation once every few days; abdominal distension with pain; in some cases, a lump can be felt on the left side of the lower abdomen; dry mouth; in some cases, fetid mouth odor; in some cases, dizzy head; lusterless facial complexion; red tongue with little liquid and a dry red fur; a pulse that is fine and rough.
Diseases: Constipation.
Pathogenesis: Gradual depletion of yīn humor depriving the large intestine of moisture. Contributory factors include:
- external dryness;
- excessive vomiting;
- enduring illness;
- warm-disease;
- blood loss;
- childbirth;
- bleeding hemorrhoids;
- depletion of yīn humor in advancing years.
Analysis of signs
- Large intestine deprived of moisture: Dry bound stool that is difficult to pass and constipation (defecation once in several days).
- General dryness: Dry mouth and pharynx. Dry tongue and rough pulse.
- Ascent of turbid qì, harassing clear yáng qì: Bad breath and dizziness.
- Tongue: Scant liquid on the surface, with dry yellow fur.
- Pulse: Fine and rough.
Treatment
Medicinal therapy: Moisten the intestines and free the stool using Cannabis Fruit Pill (
Acumoxatherapy: Base treatment mainly on back transport points, SP, ST, and KI. Select