| Objective:Through examples including Banxia Xiexin Decoction and Huanglian Wendan Decoction,Xiaoxianxiong Decoction and Qingzhong Decoction,Lianpu Decoction and Modified Liansu Decoction,Liangge Powder and Ganlu Xiaodu Pellet,Haoqin Qingdan Decoction and Dachaihui Decoction,the article studies on the proved effects and differences among various prescriptions as well as discusses similarities and differences existing among the prescriptions for dissipating dampness and clearing the body in order to serve as a modest spur to induce valuable opinions for better application in clinical medicine.Methods:Through consulting documents and works in ancient and modern times,the author finds out definitions of dampness-heat inner middle Jiao as well as dissipation of dampness and clearing the body,analyzes relations and differences of various prescriptions,and shows their clinical application in form of cases with guidance of tutor.Conclusion:Dissipation of dampness and clearing the body is widely employed in gastroenterology department with similarities as well as differences and supplements among various prescriptions.Dampness-heat obstruction and stagnation is difficult to be cured rapidly,because its symptoms are complicated and changeable.Only do we master the functions and indications of each prescription in clinical application,we could be accurate and effective in the choice of prescriptions.It is considered that,both Banxia Xiexin Decoction and Huanglian Wendan Decoction show the effects of opening with pungent and descending with bitter natured drug,the former makes reinforcement and elimination in combination,the latter emphasizes removing phlegm.Both Xiaoxianxiong Decoction and Qingzhong Decoction can treat stomachache,the former focuses on clearing phlegm and regulating qi-flowing,the latter aims at excessive heat in stomach.Both Lianpu Decoction and Modified Liansu Decoction can treat syndrome of adverse rising of stomach qi,the former resolves dampness with aromatics,the latter relieves superficies by cooling.For Liangge Powder and Ganlu Xiaodu Pellet,it should make clear differentiation on disease location.Both Haoqin Qingdan Decoction and Dachaihui Decoction can clear stagnant heat in liver and gallbladder,but the degree of illness is different In clinical practice. |