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 #7

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata Shu Di Huang 9-30g Nourishes Jing and Blood, fills the Marrow and Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin.
With Dang Gui, for Blood Deficiency.
With Dang Gui, Bai Shao and Chuan Xiong, for anemia.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 3-15g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood.
With Huang Qi, for many Blood Deficiency patterns.
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 Dang Gui, nourishes Yin and Blood.
With Dang Gui and Shu Di Huang, for dizziness, blurred vision, and dysmenorrhea due to Blood Deficiency or Stasis.
Fr. Cnidii She Chuang Zi 3-30g Dispels Wind, Disperses Cold, Dries Dampness, Strengthens Yang, Warms and tonifies the Kidneys.
Fr. Lycii Gou Qi Zi 5-18g Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidney Jing, Blood and Yin.
With Shu Di Huang, for Liver and Kidney Deficiency.
Rz. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong 3-10g Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of Qi and expels Wind.
With Dang Gui, harmonizes, nourishes and invigorates the Blood and disperses Blood Stasis.
Sm. Cuscutae Tu Si Zi 6-18g Strengthens Yang, nourishes Yin, astringes Jing and urine, benefits the marrow and tonifies the Kidneys and Liver.
Hb. Ecliptae Mo Han Lian 9-15g Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin and cools the Blood.
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.
Rx. Astragali Huang Qi 9-30g Tonifies Qi and Blood.
With Dang Gui, for Qi and Blood Deficiency.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 3-9g Regulates Qi and helps prevent Stagnation from tonic herbs.

Formula Actions

  • Tonifies the Blood
  • Moistens Dryness
  • Dispels Wind

Syndromes

  • Blood Deficiency Generates Wind

Clinical Manifestations

  • Alopecia
  • Chronic eczema with thick, dry, dark flaky skin
  • Anemia
  • Itching
  • Swelling
  • Abscesses
  • Ulceration

Treats

  • Alopecia

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

Mentioned in 1 other entry

Conditions (1)

Alppecia, Baldness, Hair Loss

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