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Chronic Colitis is also called ulcerative colitis,
which is associated with autoimmunity. The pathologic
change attacks the rectum, sigmoid colon and descending
colon.
a. Diarrhea with abdomen pain is the major symptom.
b. It is vary in the degree and the times. In severe
cases, the diarrhea may occur more than 10 to20
times a day, accompanied with loose stool, mucous,
bloody purulent and tenesmus.
c. The abdomen pain is often in the left, middle or
lower part and pronounced before defecation and
relieved after it.
d. The patients may have fever, anorexia, nausea,
loss of weight, anemia, edema, etc.
e. The laboratory examination: barium enema shows
colon spasm and deformity, disordered mucosal folds.
In severe cases, rigid or dented colon wall, colon
stenosis or ulcers can be found.
f. Endoscopy is convenient and the most valuable in
the diagnosis since it can show the rectal
involvement very well.
This ailment,
according to TCM, has different syndromes. The treatment for
these syndromes using herbal medicine and acupuncture is shown
below.
Syndrome (a)
Downward Flow of the
damp-heat
Fever, abdomen pain, diarrhea, burning sensation in the
anus, tenesmus, bloody, purulent and mucous stool, red
tongue with yellow, thick and greasy fur and slippery
rapid pulse.
To treat byHerbal
medicine Therapeutic principle: By using herbal medicine,
you can clear away pathogenic heat and dampness.
Syndrome (b)
Hyperactivity
of liver and insufficiency of the Spleen
Attacks after emotional tonus, diarrhea, epigastric
fullness and anorexia, thin and whitish coating of the
tongue, taut thready pulse.
To treat by Herbal
medicine Prescription/Formula: Prescription of importance
for diarrhea with pain with additional ingredients.
White peony root 10g, white atractylodes rhizome 10g,
ledebouriella root 10g, tangerine peel 10g, angerine
peel 10g, bupleurum root 10g, coix seed 10g, hyacinth
bean 12g, parched hawthorn fruit 12g.
Syndrome (d)
Insufficiency
of the spleen-yang and kidney-yang
Diarrhea in the early morning, intolerance of cold, body
pain pale and tender tongue with whitish fur, deep and
thready pulse.
To treat by Herbal
medicine Therapeutic principle: By using herbal medicine
you can warmin and and tonify the spleen and the kidney.
Prescription/Formula: Pill of four miraculous
drugs with additional ingredients. Psoralea fruit 10g,
nutmeg 10g, schisandra fruit 10g, evodia fruit 10g,
prepared aconite root 10g, dangshen 12g, white
atractylodes rhizome 12g, red halloysite 30g, prepared
licorice root 6g.
Simple Prescription: Monkey Chinese date scatter
powder each one bag, twice a day. Bu-Zhong-Yi-Qi Tang at
each one bowl twice a day.
To treat by Acupuncture and
Moxibustion Prescription/Formula: Ren 12, St 25, St36,
Ren 6.
Generally speaking, Qigong is good for healing effect of
this specific ailment, however individual results may
vary. It improves the flow of the qi and the circulation
of the blood, so you'll experience more energy, but, you
won't see/ feel any immediate effects, as with many
exercises and therapies, it takes a few weeks or even
months of practice before you'll see any significant
improvements.
For the information of different types of Qigong ,just
click a link above.
This information is for education purpose only. We
strongly advise you seek a licensed Qigong master to
learn the correct ways to conduct these exercises before
attempting them.
(b) Medicated diet
1. Chinese Yam (Shanyao) 30g, Lotus Seed (Lianzirou)
12g, Hyacinth Bean (Baibiandou) 10g, rice 60g, put 4
cups of water then soak for 20 minutes, boil for 30
minutes to make rice gruel, eat once a day for one
month.
2. Dangshen 20g, Astragalus Root (Huangqi) 20g, lean
pork 100g, with 4 cups of water to decoct 1-2 cups of
soup to drink twice a week for 2 months.
(c) Life style
1. Don't eat raw, cold, or deep-fried food.
2. Take regular meals on time, avoid excessive food
and/or drink at one meal.
3. Avoid mental stress and overstrain.
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