Alopecia #14

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rx. Polygoni Multiflori	He Shou Wu	9-30g	Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, nourishes the Blood and Jing and expels Wind from the skin by nourishing the Blood.
Sm. Sesame Nigrum	Hei Zhi Ma	9-30g	Extinguishes Wind, Moistens and lubricates the Intestines and Lungs, Nourishes and fortifies Liver and Kidney Yin, Nourishes Jing and Blood.
Sm. Sojae Preparata	Dan Dou Chi	6-18g	Releases the Exterior, eliminates irritability, harmonizes the Middle Jiao and relieves stuffy sensations in the chest.
Rx. Astragali	Huang Qi	9-30g	Tonifies Qi and Blood. With Bai Zhu, for Spleen Qi Deficiency with weakness, lassitude and loose stools.
Colla Corii Asini	E Jiao	3-16g	Moistens the Lungs and Large Intestine, Nourishes and moistens Yin, Tonifies the Blood.
Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae	Bai Zhu	3-15g	Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, dries Dampness, promotes water metabolism, stabilizes the Exterior and stops sweating.
Arillus Longan	Long Yan Rou	6-30g	Tonifies and augments the Heart and Spleen, nourishes the Blood and calms the Spirit
Fr. Jujube	Da Zao	10-30g	Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach, augments Qi, nourishes the Blood and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.

Formula Actions

• Tonifies Qi
• Nourishes 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 Pale lips

Short stubs of hair scattered unevenly over the affected area may fall off on rubbing 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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