Alopecia #11

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis	Dang Gui	3-15g	Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood. With Bai Shao, regulates and harmonizes Qi and Blood. With Shu Di Huang, for Heat symptoms due to Yin Deficiency and Devastated Blood.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba	Bai Shao	5-30g	Nourishes the Blood and astringes Yin. With Shu Di Huang and Bai Shao, for dizziness, blurred vision, and dysmenorrhea due to Blood Deficiency or Stasis. With Gui Zhi, harmonizes the Ying and Wei. With Dang Gui, nourishes Yin and Blood.
Per. Citri Reticulatae	Chen Pi	3-9g	Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle and helps prevent Stagnation from tonic herbs. With Bai Zhu, for anorexia and other symptoms of Damp Obstruction due to Spleen Deficiency.
Rx. Astragali	Huang Qi	9-30g	Tonifies Qi and Blood. With Bai Zhu, for Spleen Qi Deficiency with weakness, lassitude and loose stools. With Dang Gui, for Qi and Blood Deficiency.
Ram. Cinnamomi	Gui Zhi	3-10g	Unblocks Yang and transforms Qi. With Bai Shao, warms and tonifies the Middle Jiao. With Fu Ling and Bai Zhu, for Heart and Spleen Yang Deficiency with palpitations, edema and shortness of breath.
Rx. Ginseng	Ren Shen	1-9g	Tonifies Qi. With Bai Zhu, tonifies the transformation and transportation functions of the Spleen. With Bai Zhu and Fu Ling, for Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency. With Huang Qi, for Qi Deficiency with general debility, anorexia, and spontaneous sweat.
Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae	Bai Zhu	3-15g	Tonifies the Spleen and augments Qi. With Fu Ling and Gan Cao, for Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency. With Gui Zhi, Fu Ling and Gan Cao, for accumulation of Phlegm.
Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata	Shu Di Huang	9-30g	Nourishes Jing and Blood and Liver and Kidney Yin. With Dang Gui, for Blood Deficiency. With Ren Shen, for Qi and Blood Deficiency. With Ren Shen, Bai Zhu, Fu Ling, Dang Gui and Bai Shao, for anemia with fatigue and weakness.
Fr. Schisandrae	Wu Wei Zi	1.5-9g	Tonifies Qi and astringes leakage of Lung Qi. With Huang Qi, for Yang Deficiency with spontaneous sweat.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Preparata	Zhi Gan Cao	1.5-14g	Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs. With Ren Shen, Bai Zhu and Fu Ling, strengthens the Spleen and augments Qi.
Poria	Fu Ling	9-18g	Harmonizes the Middle Jiao, Leaches out Dampness, Promotes urination, Strengthens the Spleen.
Rx. Polygalae	Xuan Shen	7-30g	Clears Heat cools the Blood, Drains Fire and relieves toxicity, Nourishes Yin.

Formula Actions

• Augments Qi
• Supplements the Blood

Syndromes

• Qi and Blood Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

Usually occurs in patients with a weak constitution, or after a prolonged illness or postpartum Hair loss Hair loss gradually becomes increasingly serious Bald patches growing in size and number, especially in Areas that may be rubbed frequently such as the Occiput. The scalp is shiny and soft Premature graying of the hair

Short stubs of hair scattered unevenly over the affected area may fall off on rubbing Pale lips Palpitations Shortness of breath Weak voice Dizziness Sleepiness Lassitude T: Pale red C: Thin white P: Thready and weak

Treats

Alopecia

Prematurely gray hair

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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