Guest guest Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 A new patient had Western tests indicating her adrenals were not functioning. Need advice on herbal formula. Do I do Kidney yang formula or combo Spleen-Kid formula or other? She complained of extreme fatigue, not refreshed upon waking,body/leg heaviness, short term memory loss/foggy. She has been on hypothyroid meds for more than 20 years, but lately cannot lose weight. Her pulses are deep and thin, no Kidney pulses evident, moderate speed. Her tongue was pale red, some teeth marks on the sides, red tip, yellowish coat (she had sore throat/sinus issues on the first visit). She is vegetarian and eats a lot of raw; and drinks 100 oz. of water a day! I advised cooked vegs, more protein, and less water. She went and got her Western tests after that first visit. Her sx seem to be dampness due to Spleen deficiency and Kid yang def. -- but she has no cold symptoms (the thyroid meds may be taking care of that....?. I think she may also be blood deficient -- she had very heavy periods and also donates blood often as she is type O/universal donar. She has no dizziness/dryness, though, although sides of tongue are slightly orange, or at least a different color red than the rest of the tongue. Any and all herbal advice appreciated! Also, would decoction be best, or granules ok? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 I've been using a supplement called " Adrenal Response " by Innate Response with some pretty good results for my patients with adrenal fatigue. It's definitely not straight-up TCM, but I do like the combination of ayurvedic, Chinese, and Western herbs. I don't remember all the ingredients off-hand, but I know it includes ashwagandha, ginseng, schizandra, and rhodiola. For a more traditional approach, perhaps Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang +Tu Si Zi? This should be helpful in transforming Damp/Phlegm by supporting SP Qi, with the Tu Si Zi supporting KI without being too warming. Keep us posted on your progress! Best wishes, Ken Berry Sacramento, CA On Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 1:15 PM, Nancy Corsaro <eastwestacup wrote: > A new patient had Western tests indicating her adrenals were not > functioning. Need advice on herbal formula. Do I do Kidney yang > formula or combo Spleen-Kid formula or other? > She complained of extreme fatigue, not refreshed upon waking,body/leg > heaviness, short term memory loss/foggy. She has been on hypothyroid > meds for more than 20 years, but lately cannot lose weight. Her > pulses are deep and thin, no Kidney pulses evident, moderate speed. > Her tongue was pale red, some teeth marks on the sides, red tip, > yellowish coat (she had sore throat/sinus issues on the first > visit). She is vegetarian and eats a lot of raw; and drinks 100 oz. > of water a day! I advised cooked vegs, more protein, and less water. > She went and got her Western tests after that first visit. > Her sx seem to be dampness due to Spleen deficiency and Kid yang > def. -- but she has no cold symptoms (the thyroid meds may be taking > care of that....?. > I think she may also be blood deficient -- she had very heavy periods > and also donates blood often as she is type O/universal donar. She > has no dizziness/dryness, though, although sides of tongue are > slightly orange, or at least a different color red than the rest of > the tongue. Any and all herbal advice appreciated! Also, would > decoction be best, or granules ok? > Thanks! > > __._, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 check out Evergreen's Adrenoplex. Comes in capsules or just granulated. Mark Z. Chinese Medicine , " Nancy Corsaro " <eastwestacup wrote: > > A new patient had Western tests indicating her adrenals were not > functioning. Need advice on herbal formula. Do I do Kidney yang > formula or combo Spleen-Kid formula or other? > She complained of extreme fatigue, not refreshed upon waking,body/leg > heaviness, short term memory loss/foggy. She has been on hypothyroid > meds for more than 20 years, but lately cannot lose weight. Her > pulses are deep and thin, no Kidney pulses evident, moderate speed. > Her tongue was pale red, some teeth marks on the sides, red tip, > yellowish coat (she had sore throat/sinus issues on the first > visit). She is vegetarian and eats a lot of raw; and drinks 100 oz. > of water a day! I advised cooked vegs, more protein, and less water. > She went and got her Western tests after that first visit. > Her sx seem to be dampness due to Spleen deficiency and Kid yang > def. -- but she has no cold symptoms (the thyroid meds may be taking > care of that....?. > I think she may also be blood deficient -- she had very heavy periods > and also donates blood often as she is type O/universal donar. She > has no dizziness/dryness, though, although sides of tongue are > slightly orange, or at least a different color red than the rest of > the tongue. Any and all herbal advice appreciated! Also, would > decoction be best, or granules ok? > Thanks! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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