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.)

Acne #5

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae Dan Shen 10g Invigorates, cools and nourishes the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, clears Heat and soothes irritability.
Rx. Codonopsis Dang Shen 10g Augments Qi, Nourishes the Blood, Promotes the generation of Body Fluids, Tonifies the Lungs, Tonifies the Middle Jiao.
Rx. Sophorae Flavescentis Huai Hua Mi 10g Cools the Blood.
Rx. Adenophorae Nan Sha Shen 10g Clears Heat, Generates fluids, Moistens the Lungs, Nourishes the Stomach, Nourishes Yin.

Formula Actions

  • Invigorates, cools and nourishes the Blood
  • Dispels Blood Stasis
  • Clears Heat
  • Nourishes Lung and Stomach Yin

Syndromes

  • Lung and Stomach Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Blackheads and whiteheads that are papular and slightly itchy
  • Most common on the forehead and adjacent to the nose
  • Dry mouth
  • Dry throat
  • Thirst
  • Sore throat
  • Chest pain
  • Headache
  • General malaise
  • Restlessness
  • Constipation
  • Dry stools
  • Dark-colored, scanty urine
  • Red swelling or erosion in the nostrils
  • T: Red
  • C: Thin and yellow
  • P: Wiry or Rapid or Floating and rapid or Floating and slippery

Treats

  • Acne

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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