wū méi wán is used for patterns with
heat in the stomach and chest and cold in the intestines, jue yin level cold and heat, stomach heat with kidney xu.
symptoms indicating the use of wū méi wán
intermittent attacks of abdominal pain, stifling sensation in the chest and epigastrium, sensation of warmth in the chest and epigastrium, irritability in the chest and epigastrium, vomiting after eating, extremely cold extremities, vomiting of roundworms, incessant diarrhea, hunger with no desire to eat, bitter taste in the mouth, frequent urination, anxiety, abdominal pain (better with warmth and pressure), pain beneath the heart, borborygmus, unquenchable thirst, running piglet qi, irritability, recurrent nausea and vomiting.
western interpretation of wū méi wán
ascariasis, roundworms in the, bile duct, chronic gastroenteritis, post-gastrectomy syndrome, colitis, chronic dysentery.
explanation of the mechanism
this is collapse from roundworms (huijue) caused by heat in the chest and epigastrium (stomach), and cold in the organs (intestines). the intermittent attacks of abdominal pain and vomiting after eating reflect the presence of cold in the organs and the migration of the worms from a cold to a warmer part of the body. the stifling sensation, irritability, and warmth in the chest and epigastrium reflect the presence of heat in the chest.
the roundworm infestation causes collapse manifested as cold hands and feet, and sometimes as vomiting of roundworms. roundworms have an aversion to cold and an attraction to warmth. here they migrate from the intestines toward the chest, the movement of which causes the major symptoms or manifestations.
the root of this disorder is the poor communication between the yin and yang, which both renders the patient more susceptible to infestation, and in turn is aggravated by the presence of the roundworms.
(bensky & barolet)
important note: if you experience symptoms that resemble the ones presented in the tcm pocketguide please consult a medical doctor or tcm therapist. these prescriptions are not meant for self-medication and should only be prescribed by a licensed tcm practitioner. of course you can also book a consultation with me. i would be pleased to welcome you.
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