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.)

Aids/Hiv #4

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Bupleuri Chai Hu 3-12g Resolves Shao Yang disorders, reduces fever, spreads Liver Qi, relieves Stagnation, raises Yang Qi, disperses Wind-Heat and resolves Phlegm and congestion.
With Gan Cao, for hepatitis, upper right quadrant pain and Wind-Heat fever.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 3-9g Regulates and descends Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and
Transforms Phlegm.
Indigo Naturalis Qing Dai 1.5-3g Clears Heat, Clears Liver Fire and drains Lung Heat, Cools the Blood, Disperses Stagnation reduces maculae, Resolves Fire toxicity.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 3-14g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, moistens the Lungs, resolves Phlegm, stops cough, moderates spasms, alleviates pain, clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.
Rx. Arnebiae/ Lithospermi Zi Cao 3-20g Clears Heat, Cools and invigorates the Blood, Encourages rashes, Moistens the Intestines, Promotes urination and Clears Damp-Heat from the skin, Relieves Fire toxins, Unblocks the bowels.

Formula Actions

  • Reduces fever
  • Spreads Liver Qi
  • Relieves Stagnation
  • Clears Heat
  • Cools and invigorates the Blood
  • Relieves Fire toxins
  • Encourages rashes
  • Clears Liver Fire
  • Drains Lung Heat
  • Resolves Phlegm

Syndromes

  • Immune deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

  • Fever Night sweats
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Swollen lymph glands in the neck, under the arms or in the groin area
  • Excessive fatigue
  • Diarrhea
  • Persistent coughing
  • White spots or unusual blotches in the mouth
  • Dyspnea Multiple purplish blotches and bumps on the skin
  • Loss of hemoglobin producing functions

Treats

  • AIDS/HIV

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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