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.)

Alopecia #3

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Fr. Psoraliae Bu Gu Zhi 100g Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang, stabilizes Jing.
Rx. Polygoni Multiflori He Shou Wu 100g Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, nourishes Blood and Jing and expels Wind from the skin by nourishing the Blood.
Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae Dan Shen 100g Clears Heat, Cools and Nourishes the Blood, Dispels Blood Stasis, Invigorates the Blood.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra Chi Shao 70g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis Clears Heat and cools the Blood.
Rx. Rehmanniae Sheng Di Huang 70g Clears Heat, cools the Blood, Nourishes Yin and generates fluids.
With Shu Di Huang, for Heat symptoms due to Yin Deficiency and Devastated Blood.
Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata Shu Di Huang 70g Nourishes Jing and Blood, fills the Marrow and nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin.
With DAng Gui, for Blood Deficiency.
Hb. Ecliptae Mo Han Lian 70g Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin and cools the Blood.
With Nu Zhen Zi, for severe Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency with ascendant Yang.
With Sheng Di Huang, for Blood Heat.
Rx. Codonopsis Dang Shen 70g Tonifies the Middle Jiao, augments Qi,nourishes the Blood and promotes the generation of Body Fluids.
With Dang Gui and Shu Di Huang, for Qi and Blood Deficiency.
With Shu Di Huang and He Shou Wu, for Blood Deficiency.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 70g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood and disperses Cold.
With Shu Di Huang, for Heat symptoms due to Yin Deficiency and Devastated Blood.
Rx. Ophiopogonis Mai Men Dong 70g Nourishes Yin.
With Sheng Di Huang, for Yin Deficiency with Excess Heat.
Fr. Schisandrae Wu Wei Zi 70g Astringes Jing, Astringes leakage of Lung Qi, Generates fluids and Tonifies Qi, Tonifies the Kidneys.
Cx. Dictamni Bai Xian Pi 70g Clears Heat, resolves Fire-toxicity, expels Wind, clears Damp-Heat and stops itching.
Fr. Chaenomelis Mu Gua 70g Increases Qi and Blood circulation.
Fr. Ligustri Lucidi Nu Zhen Zi 70g Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin and clears Deficiency Heat.
With Mo Han Lian, strengthens Yin to blacken the hair..
Rx. et Rz. Notopterygii Qiang Huo 70g Releases the exterior and guides Qi to the Tai Yang and Du channels.

Formula Actions

  • Augment Qi
  • Nourish Yin and blood

Syndromes

  • Qi and Yin Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

  • A dark facial complexion
  • Lassitude
  • Dry mouth
  • Deficiency-type irritability
  • Prolonged illness
  • T: Pale
  • C: White or None
  • P: Deep and thready

Treats

  • Alopecia

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Grind into a powder and mix with honey to make 9g pills (approximately 120 pills). Take one pill twice a day, one in the morning and one in the evening. A course of treatment is three months.

Modifications

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