Ji+Chuan+Jian+(Benefit+the+River+Decoction)

Ji Chuan Jian (Benefit the River Decoction)

 * Category:** Drain Downward [constipation due to Kidney deficiency]
 * Preparation:** Decoct in water.
 * Function:** Warms the Kidneys, nourishes the blod, augments the essence, moistens the intestines, and unblocks the bowels.
 * Indications:** Constipation, clear and copious urine, lower back pain, and a cold sensation in the back.
 * Clinical Applications:** constipation in the elderly, habitual or post-partum constipation
 * Contraindications:** caution w/ heat in the body or Yin deficiency signs

**Ingredients:**
Rou Cong Rong (6-9g.) Dang Gui (9-15g.) Niu Xi (6g.) - either: chuan=more moving; huai=more tonifying Ze Xie (4.5g.) Zhi Ke (3g.) Sheng Ma (1.5-3g.)

**Analysis:**
//Chief:// -warms and tonifies Kidney Yang -moistens the intestines
 * Rou Cong Rong:**

//Deputy://
 * Dang Gui:** nourishes and harmonizes blood, moistens intestines, moves Qi in intestines
 * Niu Xi:** strengthens the lower back and Kidney, guiding other herbs to lower Jiao

//Assistant://
 * Ze Xie:** drains turbidity from Kidneys

//Envoy://
 * Zhi Ke:** direct Qi downward
 * Sheng Ma:** raise clear Yang

**Modifications:**
Pronounced Qi deficiency: + Ren Shen (3-6g.) or Dang Shen Fire: + Huang Qin (6-9g.) Severe Kidney deficiency: + Shu DI Huang (9-12g.) Severe deficiency: - Zhi Ke Increase moistening action in intestines: + Huo Ma Ren Severe lower back pain: - Ze Xie; + Gou Qi Zi, Du Zhong