Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Acute Trauma, Traumatic injury

General

Clinical Manifestations
Treatment Principle
Herb Formulas	Huo Luo Xiao Ling Dan Di Dang Tang With swelling and edema: Wu Pi San Topical: Zi Yun Gao Chinese Patent Medicines: Jin Gu Die Shang Wan
Points

Qi And Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations	Pain that is fixed, stabbing and /or severe or Pains that move around Distention Depression Irritability Pan is worse with pressure Dark complexion Fixed, palpable masses Bleeding with clots Purple lips Purple nails Dry skin Blue, dark or purplish discoloration of skin in small or large areas, Varicose and spider veins Cold hands and feet Tendency to hemorrhage dark blood or clots T: Purple, possible purple or red spots Red purple if there is Heat Blue purple if there is Cold C: White P: Choppy or Wiry and choppy
Treatment Principle	Zheng Gu Zi Jin Dan Ribs: Shu Gan Tang
Herb Formulas	Chinese Patent Medicines: Yunnan Baiyao San Qi Powder
Points	GB-40, GB-41, LIV-3, LIV-14, PC-6, SJ-6, ,SP-6, SP-10, ST-36, UB-17, UB-18, UB-40

Head: Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations	Persistent tinnitus or Hearing loss There may be black or dark discharge from the ear or Dark matter mixed in with the ear wax Maybe an earache or pain Chronic headaches Spider navii on the face, neck and trunk Vertigo Chronic tinnitus Hair loss Dark purple complexion or Blue or green facial complexion with or without rosacea or vitiligo Darkness around the eyes Brandy nose Progressive emaciation Abdominal distention Purplish discoloration of the sinews Tidal fever Dizziness Deafness Pale face Cyanosis Phthisis Muscle weakness Sudden loss of vision Pain that is fixed, stabbing and /or severe Pan is worse with pressure Dark complexion Fixed, palpable masses Bleeding with clots Purple lips Purple nails Dry skin Varicose and spider veins Cold hands and feet Tendency to hemorrhage dark blood or clots T: Purple, possible purple or red spots Red purple if there is Heat Blue purple if there is Cold C: White P: Choppy or Wiry and choppy
Treatment Principle	Activate the Blood Break up Stagnation Clear and open the ears
Herb Formulas	Tong Qiao Huo Xue Tang Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang modified Fu Yuan Huo Xue Tang Huo Xue Zhi Tong Tang For forgetfulness due to head trauma: Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang modified Postpartum: Qing Hun San modified Chinese Patent Medicines: Fu Fang Dan Shen Pian Sheng Tian Qi Pian
Points	SP-6, SP-10, ST-36, UB-17, UB-40 Ahshi points on the head, LI-4, LIV-3, LIV-4, UB-17 Choose two or three of the following: GB-2, GB-20, GB-39, KI-3, SI-19, SJ-17, SJ-21, SP-6, SP-10, UB-17

Low Back: Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations	Lower back pain that is fixed, stabbing and /or severe Pan is worse with pressure Dark complexion In severe cases, movement is difficult and very painful with restricted range of motion The pain may be worse in the evening and is unaffected by weather or temperature Purple lips Purple nails Dry skin Blue, dark or purplish discoloration of skin in small or large areas Varicose and spider veins Cold hands and feet Tendency to hemorrhage dark blood or clots T: Purple, possible purple or red spots Red purple if there is Heat Blue purple if there is Cold C: White P: Choppy or Wiry and choppy
Treatment Principle	Activate the Blood Break up Stagnation
Herb Formulas	Huo Luo Xiao Ling Dan modified Gu An Fang With Heat: Xia Yu Xue Tang Chinese Patent Medicines: Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan Qi Li San Gu Zhe Cuo Shang San Zheng Gu Shui Lineament Die Da Zhi Tong Gao
Points	General points + SP-6, SP-10, UB-17 SP-6, SP-10, ST-36, UB-17, UB-40

Essential Oils

Oils whose functions, indications or applications include this condition. Open an oil to see how it is used.

Hyssop Myrrh Vetiver

From Class

Whiplash gua sha: Strong gua sha along the trapezius to the occiput (sometimes SCM) opens collaterals blocked by qi/blood stasis after whiplash, even old injuries. (Resnick)

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.