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 Kidney Failure #2

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Fol. Sennae Fan Xie Ye 3-10g Drains downward, guides out Stagnation and eliminates Excess Heat.
Rx. et Rz. Rhei Da Huang 15-20g Drains Heat and Fire, Promotes urination and reduces Fire toxicity, Purges accumulations, Transforms Dampness.
Natrii Sulfas Mang Xiao 4-18g Purges accumulations, guides out Stagnation, clears Heat and drains Fire.
With Da Huang, for constipation due to Heat in the Stomach and Intestines.

Formula Actions

  • Promotes urination
  • Drains downward
  • Guides out Stagnation
  • Eliminates Excess Heat
  • Drains Fire
  • Reduces Fire toxicity

Syndromes

  • Toxic Damp-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Oliguria
  • Fever
  • Thirst
  • Dry mouth
  • Low back pain
  • Colicky pain in the low back, possibly radiating to the groin
  • T: Red
  • C: Yellow
  • P: Slippery and rapid

Treats

  • Acute Kidney failure

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • This formula is toxic. Do not use for an extended period of time.

Modifications

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