A Discussion of Pediatric Hyperactivity
A Discussion of Pediatric Hyperactivity
by Du Yu-qi, Shan Dong Zhong Yi Za Zhi (Shandong Journal of Chinese Medicine), #6, 1992, p. 55In a case history discussion, Du Yu-qi discusses pediatric hyperactivity (xiao er guo dong zheng). Dr. Du attributes this in the case under discussion to insufficiency of prenatal kidney water or essence which then fails to nourish liver wood. This six year old child’s signs and symptoms included a weak body, sparse hair which tended to be fine and yellowish, emotional anxiety and agitation, sweating excessively at night, occasional dry stools, a normal tongue, and a fine pulse. Based on this, Dr. Du prescribed Liu Wei Di Huang Tang Jia Wei (Six Flavors Rehmannia Decoction with Added Flavors): uncooked Radix Rehmanniae (Sheng Di), 9g, cooked Radix Rehmanniae (Shu Di), 9g, Cortex Radicis Moutan (Dan Pi), 9g, Radix Albus Paeoniae Lactiflorae (Bai Shao), 12g, Sclerotium Poriae Cocos (Fu Ling), 9g, Rhizoma Alismatis (Ze Xie), 9g, Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae (Niu Xi), 9g, Fructus Corni Officinalis (Shan Zhu Yu), 9g, Concha Ostreae (Sheng Mu Li), 20g, and Os Draconis (Sheng Long Gu), 20g. These were decocted in water and taken in divided doses, one ji or formula, i.e., packet, per day. After 25 ji, his condition was improved. He was switched to Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Six Flavors Rehmannia Pills) and continued on these for one full month more. At that point, the disease was cured.