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 #8

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Extremitas Radicis Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui Wei 3-15g Invigorates and harmonizes the Blood.
With Tao Ren and Hong Hua, for symptoms associated with Blood Stasis.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra Chi Shao 4.5-15g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, clears Heat and cools the Blood.
Rz. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong 3-10g Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of Qi, expels Wind and alleviates pain.
With Tao Ren and Hong Hua, for headache from Blood Stagnation.
Sm. Persicae Tao Ren 4-10g Breaks up Blood Stasis and invigorates Blood circulation.
With Hong Hua, invigorates the Blood for all types of Blood Stagnation.
Flos Carthami Hong Hua 3-10g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and opens the channels.
Cacumen Platycladi Ce Bai Ye 3-18g Cools the Blood and promotes hair growth.
Rx. Angelicae Dahuricae Bai Zhi 3-10g Expels Wind.
Bul. Allii Cong Bai 2-10g Releases the exterior and induces sweating.
Fr. Jujube Da Zao 3-12g Moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs
Rz. Zingiberis Sheng Jiang 1-10g Releases the Exterior, induces perspiration, disperses Cold, adjusts the Ying and Wei and reduces the toxicity of other herbs.
With Da Zao, nourishes the Blood, prevents injury from harsh Blood movers and assists the movement of Qi.

Formula Actions

  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Disperses Wind

Syndromes

  • Blood Stagnation Generates Wind

Clinical Manifestations

  • Sudden patches of hair loss
  • Dizziness
  • Vertigo
  • Tinnitus
  • Blurred vision
  • Sensation of Heat rushing to the head
  • Insomnia
  • Dream disturbed sleep
  • Numbness
  • Twitching and spasms in the extremities
  • Trembling tongue
  • Light-headedness
  • Headache or a stabbing pain in the scalp precedes alopecia
  • May persist to develop into complete baldness
  • Frequent nightmares
  • Difficulty falling asleep
  • Restlessness with a feverish sensation
  • Grinding of the teeth
  • T: Dark red or Stasis marks
  • C: Little
  • P: Deep and choppy

Treats

  • Alopecia

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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