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Rectus tension (Fukuchokukinrenkyu)

Hyper tonicity along the rectus muscles

Ab5-Fukuchokukinrenkyu

Commonly Used Kampo Formulas:

  • shokenchuto – Minor Construct the Middle Decoction
  • ogikenchuto – Astragalus Decoction to Construct the Middle
  • shakuyakukanzoto – Peony and Licorice Decoction
  • keishikashakuyakuto – Cinnamon Twig Decoction plus Peony
  • shigyakusan – Frigid Extremities Powder (stronger on right)
  • yokukansan – Restrain the Liver Powder (stronger on left)

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        • Abdominal Fullness (Fukuman)
        • Blood Stasis signs (Oketsuten)
        • Fullness in the chest and hypochondrium (Kyokyokuman)
        • Lower abdominal contracture (Shofukukokyu)
        • Lower Abdominal Cramp (Shofukukyuketsu)
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        • Lower Abdominal Hardness and Fullness (Shofukukoman)
        • Lower abdominal numbness (Shofukufujin)
        • Midline Lead (Seichushin)
        • Palpitations above/besides/below (Saijyoki, Saiboki, Saikaki)
        • Pressure Tenderness on Umbilicus (Saitsu)
        • Rectus tension (Fukuchokukinrenkyu)
        • Stomach splashing sound (Shinsuion)
        • Stuffiness and rigidity below the heart (Shinkahiko)
        • Visible Peristalsis (Zendofuon)
      • Pulse Diagnosis
      • Tongue Diagnosis
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