The document outlines a holistic approach to treating autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through insights from developmental biology and traditional Chinese medicine. It emphasizes the importance of energy flow, meridian balancing, and nutritional support, suggesting various therapeutic interventions such as acupuncture, herbal remedies, and family support. The treatment goals focus on clearing toxic heat and phlegm, enhancing behavior modulation, and improving overall well-being in children with autism.

1. Holistic
Care – for Autism
(ASD)
A Turn-around to
Developmental Biology
Dr. . Raju C.Krishna
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― Antoine Lavoisier,
Traité élémentaire de chimie
“In nature nothing is
created, nothing is lost,
everything….changes.”
“Dans la nature rien ne se crée, rien ne se perd, tout
change.
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3. WHAT WE ARE
depends on
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Ancestral Attitude & Lattitude
Inheritance (of ancestral genes)
Biological Adaptations
Evolution (to Lifestyle demands)
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4. Through a balancing of Activity (Wind) and Rest (Still dew)
HOW WE CHANGE
depends on
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Stored in Kidneys and Foetal stage meridians
1) Harmonizing the Essence (acquired)
Through the Sunlight meridian penetrating Brain regions
2) Activating the Alertness pathways
3) Modulating Behavior
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5. What is Autism
(ASD) in fact
• Mind (spirit) disturbance due to blocked movement of
energy that leads blood to Abdomen – (Anxiety, Moods
and difficulty in Learning due to inconsistent Bowel patterns)
• Blocked sensory inputs to Brain components that
control Immune responses – (Due to Bowel stagnation)
• Essence not nourished harmoniously – (Due to climate
shifts during gestation and delivery)
• Simultaneous excess and deficiency pattern that
involves multiple organs. – (Due to Kidney and Liver
disharmony causing Impulsive behavior or Depression)
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6. • Clearing toxic heat and expelling phlegm are important
treatment goals when helping children with Autism
• A child with a bright red tongue or tongue tip will often
show aggression in behavior and have difficulty in
transitions. This child should be treated for heat-toxins in
addition to addressing their abdominal function.
• A child with a thick tongue coat will often show signs of
slow response and they may be lethargic or antisocial or
show repetitive behaviors. This child should be treated for
phlegm and dampness in addition to other presenting
patterns.
• Whole family should be supported in healing
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Ideal treatment goals
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7. Therapeutic Intervention
Massage, Palpation, Patch, Cupping, Anointing,
Combing, Tapping, Herbs, Needling
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Points on Sole and Ankle of Foot and near bracelets of wrist
1) Kidney Essence
Points on Wrist and back of Palm, and around Belly Button
2) Brain Alertness
Points on Ankle, Knee and Head (combing with fingers helps)
3) Liver balancing
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8. External Manipulations
Without Needles
• Certain Points can be warmed up, massaged with or without oil, and tapped.
• Scalp Points can be Combed with Fingers and Combs and Hair brushes.
• Self support methods can be taught to children - for sleeping and learning betterment.
• Allow them to comb more times with their fingers and the hair brush.
• Warm up patches can be placed on vital points and taught to the children too.
With Needles
• On points of Large Intestine and Stomach meridians (LI 5, LI 11, ST 23, 25, 27, 28, 29, 36)
• On points of Kidney and Bladder meridian (K6, K3, K7, K9, UB 62)
• On points of Heart and Pericardium for Tranquility (H3, H7, P6)
• On points of Liver and Gallbladder for balancing Activity and Rest (Liv3/4, GB 20,34, 41)
• On points of the Back and front of head for stress relief (GB 20, UB 9, DU 16, DU 20,24)
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9. Meridian System
The Energy network
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• THE MERIDIANS WERE FORMED WHEN THE SINGLE CELL
(of Zygote) STARTED TO DIVIDE INTO TWO THEN FOUR…AND FORM
A NETWORK TO NOURISH THE FETUS WITHIN THE EMBRYO. EVERY
SCAR OF THIS CELL CLEAVAGE HAD FORMED AN ENERGY
CONDUCTION PATHWAY BY DIFFUSION OF CERTAIN
NEUROTRANSMITTERS. (This Morphogenetic Theory is the latest
study in the Acupuncture system)
• LET US SEE HOW THE MERIDIAN SYSTEM IS
RESPONSIBLE FOR BEHAVIOR, LEARNING AND
OTHER ACTIVITIES IN ALL OF US …
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10. Blessed to Breathe
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Everything begins with a blessing –
So are Growth, Development and Flow
of Life Force (Qi) along all the
Meridians (in and out, deep and
superficial nourishing each and every
cell in the organism – to BREATHE !!
….to breath freely, without struggle.
This Acu-point LU 10 is capable of
unblocking the Airways of the Lungs,
allowing the Skin too to defend against
external cold and pathogenic attack.
Clears Chronic Constipation.
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11. Charged from Mother’s
Kidneys
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Mother’s Kidney Meridian picks up
more charges (BAREFOOT WALK)
from plain soil and lawns – to nourish
the Healthy, Intelligent development of
the Fetus. The fetal Heart and Spirit
development depends on this Essence
(Jing) stored up in the Kidneys.
This Acu-point K 1 is capable of Re-
vitalizing Life through the Essence, and
is also used in Emergencies to awaken
a person from Unconsciousness.
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12. Vital Entry of the Soul into
Spine to activate the Spirit
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The Penetration Point SP 4 activates
the Life Force to take a residence
inside the Fetus and to develop as the
Vibrant Kundalini in the born child for
development of capabilities – Physical,
Mental and Spiritual.
In conditions of Vomiting, Diarrhea,
Excess bleeding and loss of Fluids –
this point is warmed up with Moxa cigar
to replenish the Energies and regain
them from the extraordinary storage.
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13. Vital Seat of Fortune
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The Point DU 4 (Gate of Light)
Mingmen – is also Seat of Fortune for
the Baby yet to be born, and after birth
also, as the Fire of Longevity and Will
power from the Kidneys reside here.
This point is in the middle of the Two
Kidneys and can be treated by Warmth
and Massage to push up the Good
Essence to activate the Brain and for
modulation of Behavior.
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14. Stored Potential
(Will and Essence)
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The Point UB 52 along side the Kidney Holder
Points UB 23 and DU 4 in the middle, also store
the Potential Will and Essence for Life. These
points are in the same horizontal line (back of
the Umbilical line) and treated by Warmth and
Massage to push up the Good Essence to
activate the Learning and modulation of
Behavior.
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15. The Baby and the World
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STRESS ON THE CROSSROADS –
The baby starts Crying after receiving a
gentle but VITAL Slap on the Part
where these Zig Zag Seats of
Activation converge towards the tail
and diverge downwards to the feet.
The UB Meridian (Lumbar) is
vulnerable to Stress on the crossroads
all times in our lives, and need
Massage, Anointing of Oil, and
Warmth to drain the stress down.
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16. Confusion and
the Budha
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The Head is known to be the seat of
the Brain and for modulation of
Behavior.
The confusion starts when the Gall
Bladder Meridian gets through a Traffic
Jam – with a rush of thoughts on a zig
zag course…The Budha starts his
inward (introspective) and outward
(Spiritual quest) journey.
The Gall Bladder and its meridian are
responsible for Peaceful and Meditative
Behavior alongside Acitivity.
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17. Difficulty in having
the same view
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The Points on the head are also
responsible for Cognition and Learning.
Most of us have different views of
anything – as PERCEPTION is always
unique to each of us.
These points can relieve the fatigue
and stress associated with any
conditions of Learning difficulty.
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18. Behavior Modulation
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The Points on the midline of the head as well as
those on the back of the head are all responsible
for Cognition, Learning and BEHAVIOR
MODULATION.
Frequent Combing with Fingers, or a Comb or
Hair Brush are found to be effective in controlling
Stress, Hyper Activity and calm down the
aggressive spirit.
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19. Integrity of Personality
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The Points UB 9 and UB 10 are very
effective to treat Integrity of Personality
and are useful to treat Behavior
patterns and Learning skills in children
and adults.
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20. Aggressive Personality
&
Unconsciousness
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The Point DU 24 slightly above the
anterior hairline is treatable for
Aggressive Personality as it resides
temporarily here.
The Point DU 26 under the nose about
1/3rd of the height of the canal between
upper lip and nose, is treatable for long
history of fainting, stressful headaches,
coma and for Quieting any aggressive
spell of misbehavior or fainting. This
point allows them to TRANSCEND.
The needle here hits the Vomero Nasal
Organ (VNO) of special instinct.
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21. Calming the Sprit
through Massage
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Gentle Massage and Cupping techniques will
help to calm the Spirit. This leads to
activation of better learning skills too.
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22. Deeper Personality &
Disorientation
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Deeper Personality and Disorientation problems are treatable at these points.
UB 11, 12 and 13 are good for Disorientation.
UB 43 treats the Deeper Personality in any age group to clear their chronic
clinging to disease and adamant behavior especially.
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23. Draining Heat and
Stress
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The Bladder meridian of the back drains the
Heat and Stress – the reason why Massage
and Cupping techniques calm the Spirit. This
leads to betterment in behavior too. In a way,
it is the BACK GROUND of the Stress
response system.
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24. Energetic configuration
of the entire Person and
the Beautifying point
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Kidney point K 9 (beautiful baby) and the emerging
connection into P 6 (the controller of Brain Wave
activity and many Neurophysiologies) are the
greatest in treating Life conditions.
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25. Role of the Heart in
holding the Spirit (Mind)
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Traditional theories believed reality of the Mind residing the Heart.
The importance of the Heart Points along its meridian can play a
vital role in the calming of the person.
H7 for Tranquility and H3 for Restoration of Essence are a good
choice for calming. Music is a suitable modality for calmness of the
Spirit.
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26. The Impulses are from
the LIVER
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We see something missing in Contemporary
Western Medicine. The Central Nervous System
is controlled by Neurotransmitter impulses (like
corpuscular flow from sun) that control Brain,
Cognition and Behavior that are important for
Personality.
Points LIV 3 (Huge Mobilizer) and LIV 4
(Sanctum Santorum – Soul’s residence) play a
major role in the harmonization of the Behavior
and Activity. Acupuncture treatment Structures
the Amino Acid chains involved in mis-folded
Proteins which lead to abrupt and cranky
behavior and seizures in children.
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27. Gallbladder
the Decision maker
– the Budha
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Gall Bladder rules Initiation, Decision
making and the Meditative Focus
needed before any activity after rest.
Vision, Thoughts and all Cognition
are manipulated through its meridian
points.
GB 40 and 41 rule Decision making
and Introspection respectively, while
GB 37 Brightens the Vision beyond
Physical vision by harmonizing the
Liver.

28. Stomach plays the role
in ANXIETY
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Stomach (within the Middle Cavity) is the
major organ that has to keep the food and
fluid traffic clear from obstruction – OF
THINKING PROCESS. Yes, See how the
Stomach Meridian is important to keep the
Head clear..! Where Large Intestine
meridian ends to penetrate the Brain, there
the Stomach meridian starts.
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29. Important Stomach
Meridian Points
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ST 9 is the point for the Human Acceptance – in a
broad sense a psychological modulator.
ST 23 and ST 25 bring in Cohesion of Personality as
they play Pivotal Celestial roles.
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30. Important Stomach
Meridian Points…
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ST 25 acts as deflector and ST 27 acts to harmonize
the human spirit.
The Umbilicus (REN 8) connects the vegetative and
reproductive Conception Vessel and plays the role of
a Sentry to govern fluid movements in abdomen.
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31. Important Stomach
Meridian Points…
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ST 36 and ST 40 down the foot act to regulate the
Phlegm production and digestion, and allow the
joints and structural integrity of the body to
harmonize.
Phlegm is considered as the primary cause of Mania
and Aggression in Traditional Health Systems.
Wind and Heat aggravate Phlegm and carry it
upward blocking the Heart and the Brain Orifices.
Denser and Viscous blood within upper part of the
body leads to obstructive circulation that causes
physical as well as mental weakness.
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32. The Alertness to the
Brain – LI meridian
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Yang Ming – (Sun Light) meridian is the Large Intestine meridian
of TCM. This meridian penetrates posterior (Hypothalamus /
posterior pituitary) and anterior (pituitary) to alert every sleeping
person into the next day’s activity as also any Learning
response. Blockage of Stools cause intoxication to Behavior
since the Liver impulses keep on raising. Western medicine has
found this link recently. LI 4 and LI 5 play a role to enhance
alertness.
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33. The LI meridian….
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The point LI 11 at the External Elbow
crease is seen to be the eliminator of
Damp heat, Immunity booster and a
Behavior Modulator – par excellence.
It has been successfully used in De-
addictions, Allergies and Neurological
conditions.
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34. The Source Harmonizer
and the Pool of Heavens
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The Source Harmonizer for all the
Physiological functions – and the
storehouse of Will power and Potentials is
the Kidney meridian Point K3 that lies on
the foot between Achilles tendon and Tibia
– which is inevitable for any treatment.
Pool of Heavens is P 1 adjacent to the
Nipple – needed to regulate impulses from
the Liver towards the Heart and Brain.
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35. External Invasion –vs-
Internal Harmony
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The External invasive Heat and Cold
can be treated through SJ 5 (Tri
heater meridian) on the back of the
hand (three finger tips from the wrist
crease).
For Internal Harmony a safe self
treatment point is REN 24, on the
middle of the chin - during heat and
stress in the head.
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36. The Journey along the
Meridians is
Comprehensive – yet not
Conclusive..
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LET US NOW MOVE ON
TO EXPLORE THE
HERBAL TREATMENT
OPTIONS
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Herbs
Cinnamon,
Star Anise,
Mint,
Clove bud,
Coriander,
Oregano,
Thyme,
Lemongrass,
Sesame,
Chrysanthumum,
Schisandra Berry,
Senna leaves,
Cannabis,
Juniper berry,
Tarragon
Radish seeds
White Mustard
Black Dates etc.
- can be eaten RAW or added in cooking.
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38. Single Herbs
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The Essence and Blood are aided by increasing vitality with
minimum TWO among these herbs such as
Chai Hu/ Bupleurum chinensis,
Dang Gui/ Angelica sinensis,
Bai Shao Yao/ Paeoniae lactiflora,
Bai Zhu/ Atractylodes macrocephala,
Wu Wei Zi/ Schisandra chinensis,
Shan Zhu Yu/ Cornus officinalis,
He Shou Wu/ Polygonum multiflorum,
Gou Qi Zi/ Lycium chinensis,
Yin Yang Huo/ Epimedium brevicornum and
Tu Si Zi/ Cuscutae chinensis
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39. Single Herbs…
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Dan Shen/ Salvia miltiorrhiza or
Yan Hu Suo/ Corydalis yanhusuo
- may be added if stronger Blood invigoration is needed.
Fu Ling/ Poria cocos,
Bai Zhu/ Atractylodes macrocephala,
Sheng Jiang/ Zingiberis Officinalis and
Yi Yi Ren/ Coix lacryma-Jobi
- may be added for moving away Phlegm obstruction.
Hu Po/ Succinus and
Tai Zhi Shen/Pseudostellaria heterophylla
should be combined with
Xiang Fu/Cyperus rotundi,
Ling Zhi/Ganoderma lucidum
- to calm the mind and to improve sensory input and self-
regulation.
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40. Herbal Formulae
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• Xiao Yao Wan is a base formula for most children to support
immune function and address the most frequently seen
constitutional diagnoses with a great rate of success.
• Xiao Chai Hu Tang
• Zhu Ru Wen Dan Tang
• Sheng Mai San
• Huo Luo Xiao Ling Dan
All the above herbal formulas focus first on addressing the deficient abdomen,
and then secondarily on clearing blockages, clearing heat-toxins, etc. Later
formulas strengthen the essence, soothe the Heart, engender the course of
the Liver and strengthen the foundational Kidney function and essence.
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41. HERBS AND PILLS
-Resources
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ACORUS CALAMUS (SWEET FLAG) (Shi Chang Pu)
http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Sweet%20Flag.html
https://www.amazon.com/Shi-Chang-Grassleaf-Sweetflag
Concentrated/dp/B01BMUDB6G
POLYGALA ROOT (Yuan Zhi)
http://www.solsticemed.com/Articles.asp?ID=283
http://www.dragonherbs.com/prodinfo.asp?number=180
GINSENG ROOT (Ren Shen)
https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=ginseng+root&tag=googhydr-
20&index=aps&hvadid=174244614666&hvpos=1t1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4991203
029617685923&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&h
vlocphy=9033313&hvtargid=aud-394184471667:kwd-
10411830&ref=pd_sl_4zoqx8wft5_e
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42. HERBS AND PILLS
-Resources. . . .
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OPHIOGOGON (Mai Dong)
https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjtrbb1upnZAhXShH4KHSR3B0wY
ABAAGgJwYw&sig=AOD64_3cZr_jh3g61pgJfrAv4xk3iSS9AA&q=&ved=0ahUKEwi
N1a71upnZAhUO92MKHSsYDEUQ0QwIJw&adurl=
BOSWELLIA SERATA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boswellia_serrata
LIQUORICE
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquorice
ASTRAGALUS ROOT
https://wellnessmama.com/15726/astragalus-root-benefits/
DRIED BAMBOO SAP
https://www.sacredlotus.com/go/chinese-herbs/substance/zhu-li-dried-bamboo-sap
PERILLA LEAVES & FRUIT
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perilla
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43. HERBS AND PILLS
-Resources. . . .
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MAGNOLIA BARK EXTRACT
SPIKENARD ROOT (JATAMANSI)
TANGERINE PEEL
ZIZYPHUS JUJUBA SEEDS
http://www.itmonline.org/arts/zizyphus.htm
XIAO YAO WAN
https://www.amazon.com/Free-Easy-Wanderer-Xiao-Yao/dp/B001MAVEV6
https://www.activeherb.com/xiaoyao/
XIAO CHAI HU WAN / TANG
http://www.activeherb.com/chaihu/
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