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 Topical #3

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Cx. Dictamni Bai Xian Pi 4-16g Clears Damp-Heat, Clears Heat, Dries Dampness, Expels Wind, Resolves Fire-toxicity, Stops itching.
Cacumen Platycladi Ce Bai Ye 3-18g Cools the Blood, promotes the healing of burns and generates flesh topically, and promotes hair growth.
Rz. Zingiberis recens Sheng Jiang 1-10g Releases the Exterior, induces perspiration and disperses Cold
Fr. Crataegi Shan Zha 8-16g Transforms Blood Stasis and invigorates Blood circulation.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 3-15g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold, reduces swelling, expels pus and generates flesh.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Resolves Fire-toxicity
  • Expels Wind
  • Dries Dampness
  • Clears Damp-Heat
  • Stops itching
  • Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood
  • Disperses Cold
  • Promotes hair growth

Syndromes

  • Hair loss due to various causes

Clinical Manifestations

  • Hair loss

Treats

  • Alopecia

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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