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| Chinese Formula | Actions | Indications | Symptoms related to hard stools |
| Yu Zhu San Jade Candle Powder |
Nourishes Blood; Moves Blood; Purges internal accumulations. | Concurrent B lood stasis and Deficiency with Full-Heat. | Amenorrhea; Constipation; Hard stools; Fine-Rapid-Choppy pulse (Xi Shu Se). |
| Zhi Shi Xiao Pi Wan Immature Bitter Orange Pill to Reduce Focal Distension |
Eliminates Digestive Fullness; Tonifies the Spleen; Harmonizes the Stomach. | Weak and deficient Spleen and Stomach lose control over the ascending and descending functions of the Middle Burner. In addition, a combination of Cold and Heat clumps internally. The resulting Cold Heat complex obstructs the Qi and leads to an accumulation of Dampness. | Chronic bronchitis; Chronic gastritis; Distension of the abdomen; Distension of the chest; Distension of the epigastrium; Fatigue; Fullness of the epigastrium; Poor appetite; Poor digestion; Reduced thirst; Weakness; Alternating hard stools and loose stools; Irregular stools; Pale complexion; Wiry pulse (Xian) on the right position. |
| Yi Wei Tang Benefit the Stomach Decoction |
Benefits the Stomach; Promotes generation of Body Fluids; Nourishes Yin. | Qi-level or Yang brightness-stage warm-febrile diseases where sweating occurs after the condition has been purged, which injures the Stomach Yin. | Dry mouth; Dry throat; Excessive hunger but poor appetite; No fever; Pain of the abdomen; Pain of the epigastrium; Dry stools; Hard stools; Hiccup; Parched lips; Red, dry tongue, little coating or none; Fine pulse (Xi). |