Spleen Fail to Control Blood   脾不统血

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Pattern Names
Spleen Fail to Control Blood脾不统血 • Pí Bù Tǒng Xuè
Classification
Category: Zang Fu Syndrome: Spleen
Symptoms
Tongue: pale Pulse: weak/fine/thin
Indications: Poor appetite, Slight abdominal distension, Weakness, Fatigue, Poor appetite, Sallow complexion, Bleeding-lighter red, Bloody skin spots, Bloody urine, Heavy menses, Dizziness, Weak limbs, Loose stool, Diarrhea, Obesity, Uterine bleeding [Maciocia] • all kinds bleeding such as subcutaneous hemorrhage, hemoptysis, hematuria, hematemesis, hematochezia, for women preceded menstrual cycle, menorrhagia. Sallow, dry or pale complexion, poor appetite, abdominal distention, loose stool, pale tongue, thin and weak pulse [Qiao]
Keywords
bleeding, fine/thin pulse, pale tongue [Maciocia] • chronic bleeding, plus qi deficiency symptoms and signs [Qiao]   
Treatment 
tonify Spleen Qi, stop bleeding
Acupuncture 
BL17, LU6, REN6, REN12, SP1, SP6, ST36
Herb
Gui Pi Tang
Etiology
1) SP Qi Xu worsens 2) Overstraining 4) Chronic illness [Maciocia] • Due to spleen qi failed to contain blood inside the vessels, result various kind bleeding
Notes
Use Case 1
Use Case 2