Talk about an AMAZING herbal formula that treats a large realm of symptoms. Can you find any “one” prescription in Western medicine that can treat both DEPRESSION and/or HEMORRHOIDS? How is this possible? In Chinese medicine we do not treat the symptom—but instead, we treat the imbalance causing the symptom to occur. The pattern responsible for both hemorrhoids and depression in TCM is Spleen Qi Sinking.
The spleen channel energy has many functions.
- Transforms food and fluids from the stomach
- Controls the blood
- Controls the muscles and the four limbs
- Controls the rising of qi—which holds organs up
- Controls thoughts
Spleen Qi Sinking is caused by excessive Spleen Qi Deficiency. Hemorrhoids occur when spleen qi is not strong enough to hold the blood in the vessels. A patient who complains of depression with the pattern of Spleen Qi Sinking may describe their emotions with words such as “down in the dumps,” unable to “lift” their spirits, or feelings of heavy-heartedness.
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Pian—SP 201 is the classic formula for Spleen Qi Sinking. This formula treats an array of symptoms that fall under the same pattern.
Recently I had a 67-year-old female patient present in my office for the treatment of depression. There can be many causes for depression in TCM, so I did a thorough evaluation to come up with a pattern diagnoses. By the end of the initial intake, I found an array of symptoms that led me to believe she had Spleen Qi Deficiency along with Spleen Qi Sinking.
- Depression for most of her life
- Hemorrhoids during childbearing years and beyond
- Vaginal prolapse
- Bloating, gas, and digestive disorders
- Weight problems over the years
- Heavy achy limbs
- Low energy
- Slippery pulse
- Scalloped edges on her tongue
Here is a picture of one of her first graphs:
I treated her weekly with acupuncture for the first four weeks, then once every two weeks for the next four weeks. She took Bu Zhong Yi Qi Pian—201SP for the entire treatment cycle.
Here is what her final graph looked like.
After two months of treatment, and three months of Bu Zhong Yi Qi Pian—201 SP, she informed me that she is doing great—depression is gone, digestion is better, and hemorrhoids are doing better than they have for years. With one simple AcuHerb formula she was able to avoid anti-depressants and Preparation H! Just like I said… AMAZING!
Kimberly Thompson, L.Ac.
kimberly@miridiatech.com
Acupuncture Research Analyst
Fine, It is useful for the people in your area, what about the people in other areas like India,
What will be the treatment to control Sodium in the blood. I am having patient, shall i mail the acugraph of the patient.
Gunasekar JP
If you cannot use herbal formulas in your country, then acupuncture may be your only source of treatment. Possibly you have herbal formulas in your own country that you can safely prescribe? Each patient is different. I treat according to Traditional Chinese Medicine so I always look at the pattern that is presenting. Your best bet is to balance the graph and treat according to the laws and regulations of your country.
Sincerely,
Kimberly
It is so effective method.i am so impressed.
this Acuherb can be taken alone without the patient having acupunture treatment as well?. or it is necessary for the patient to take the acuherb together withe acupunture treatment?
is there any acuherm and /or acupunture treatment for the large size bleeding miomas in the uterus of the woman?
best rgds
There are many herbologists who use herbal formulas without acupuncture treatment. Each case is different. You may want to look at Gui Pi Pian–207 SP for heavy blood loss and spleen deficiency caused bleeding. You will need to find out what is causing the bleeding. If it is caused by blood stagnation, then you would want to choose a formula that was related to that pattern.
Best regards~
Kimberly
What point combination was used to treat this Spleen Qi Deficiency / Spleen Qi Sinking Syndrome along with SP 201.
Sincerely,
Adriaens François
I use Spleen 6, Stomach 36, and CV 12 for Spleen Qi Deficiency; and GV 20 for Spleen Qi Sinking.
Kimberly
excellant dr
it is an amazing article.
i am having hemorrhoids and feeling depressed.
where can i get 201 sp to buy?
thanks
ksee
All of our herbal formulas can be found on our website. AcuGraph will keep track of your herbal formulas and inventory for you. Click here to find the formula that you are looking for. http://www.miridiatech.com/shop/en/ah.html
Have a great day!
Kiimberly
Thank you for your clinical cases, insights and protocols… it’s inspired me in difficult cases with another perspective. I think you and Adrian are providing a phenomenal service with your educational approach, and I am looking into the purchase of an Acugraph system soon…and the estim unit first! Again, thank you both for all you do!
Can you take Bu Zhong if you are pregnant (im 20 weeks and 33 yrs old) and have placenta previa?
Sorry, Ebony, we can’t give specific herbal recommendations regarding underlying health conditions. I suggest you check Bensky as a resource for whether or not this formula would be appropriate for you.
me and my wife would love to take this formula sounds like exactly what we need , but i have read it will consume the YIN , the problem is how do we counteract the YIN deficiency like dry throat dry hair while on this formula ?
we just started to take this last week is it ok to combine it with Bu Zhong Yi Qi Pian—SP 201 ?
Just wanted to mention that we don’t have any health issues , just trying to supplement and keep heathy
Hello Mike,
The fact that you do not have any specific health concerns, I don’t think you need to worry about counteracting yin. But, it’s always a good rule of thumb to nourish yin with basic foods. Some of my favorites yin nourishing foods are are asparagus, mushrooms, berries, and coconut (the whole food, and the oil). I hope this helps!
~Kimberly