We often say in traditional Chinese medicineWhen the triple energizer is unobstructed, all diseases vanish; when the triple energizer is obstructed, all diseases arise.Why do we say that? Because the triple burner plays a pivotal role in maintaining human health, just like a courier transportation route—if any transfer station along the way malfunctions, you won't receive your package. Today, I'll teach you three Chinese patent medicines to unblock the triple burner!
Upper Jiao governs the heart and lungs，Once the upper energizer is obstructed, it is easy for qi to accumulate and transform into heat, leading to conditions such as oral ulcers, dry mouth and throat, palpitations and insomnia, heat in the palms and soles, and dry stools.At this time, it is necessary to nourish yin and blood, and calm the heart and mind.Tianwang Buxin WanIt works by nourishing yin fluid to suppress deficient fire, especially suitable for individuals with yin deficiency and fire excess.
The main herbs in the formula, such as raw Rehmannia root, Scrophulariae Radix, and Asparagi Radix, can greatly nourish yin fluids, strengthening water to control fire. However, nourishing yin alone is not enough; it is also necessary to improve sleep and nourish the spirit. A small amount of cinnabar in the formula can directly suppress the deficient fire that disturbs the heart-mind. With better sleep, the body gains strength.
Middle Jiao governs spleen and stomach，Once the middle energizer is obstructed, leading to impaired spleen function in transportation and transformation, water-dampness is prone to fail to be metabolized and excreted, accumulating into phlegm. This can result in symptoms such as poor appetite, abdominal distension after eating, loose stools, nausea and vomiting, heaviness in the head and body, excessive phlegm that is easy to expectorate, and a white greasy tongue coating.At this point, it is necessary to strengthen the spleen and stomach, and promote the flow of qi.Xiangsha Liujun WanIt is exactly right for the condition, especially suitable for people with spleen deficiency, qi stagnation, and dampness obstruction.
Xiangsha Liujunzi Pills are based on the Sijunzi Decoction composed of ginseng, white atractylodes, poria, and roasted licorice, which can invigorate the spleen and replenish qi, tonify deficiency and strengthen the foundation, first addressing the fundamental issue of spleen deficiency to lay a foundation for "unblocking." Then, costus root and tangerine peel are added to promote qi circulation and relieve stagnation, unblocking the middle energizer's qi mechanism. Next, pinellia is used to dry dampness and resolve phlegm, clearing away the accumulated waste. Finally, amomum fruit is employed to resolve dampness, stimulate appetite, awaken the spleen, and relieve stagnation, helping to restore the spleen and stomach's ability to receive and digest food.
The lower jiao includes organs such as the liver, kidneys, and bladder.Once the lower energizer is obstructed, kidney yang cannot ascend, leading to weakened bladder qi transformation, which results in impaired water metabolism in the lower energizer. This manifests as difficulty urinating, edema in the lower limbs, thirst but no desire to drink water, and other related symptoms.At this time, it is necessary to promote diuresis and excrete dampness, warm yang and transform qi, andWuling PowderJust right for the condition.
In the formula, Alisma and Polyporus specifically target the kidney and bladder meridians, they can direct water downward and rapidly expel dampness from the lower jiao; Cinnamon Twig warms and unblocks yang qi, assisting the bladder in transforming qi to move water; Poria and Atractylodes strengthen the spleen to transport dampness, reducing the formation of dampness at its source. This formula can be said to assist the triple burner in regulating the body's water metabolism.
