Guest guest Posted September 5, 2003 Report Share Posted September 5, 2003 Gabrielle wrote: Fu xiao mai vs xioa mai: I was just reading Bob's Psychiatry book, and he stated that Fu xioa mai was better for astringing, but to calm the spirit Xiao mai should be used. I see that Mintong lists this as Xiao Mao (Huai). Any comments on this? I do not remember a distinction being taught in school. Gabrielle, I was also taught that huai xiao mai is best for calming spirit. My teacher would laugh at us when we tried to put fu xiao mai in a formula like gan mai da zao tang. She said the difference is that fu xiao mai would float in water, whereas huai xiao mai would sink, thereby nourishing and calming the shen better. Does this ring true with the Chinese texts, Bob? Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2003 Report Share Posted September 5, 2003 Heather, This distinction between Fu Xiao Mai and Huai Xiao Mai (or simple Xiao Mai) is not esoteric. It is a standard rap taught in Chinese med schools and seen in clinics all over. BTW, Fu Xiao Mai floats in water because it is the husks of wheat that has been eaten by bugs. Therefore, it is sometimes called " Blighted Wheat " in English. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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