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 #6

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rz. Drynariae Gu Sui Bu 30g Stimulates hair growth topically.
Cx. Lycii Di Gu Pi 30g Cools the Blood and drains Yin Deficiency Fire.
Cacumen Platycladi Ce Bai Ye 30g Promotes hair growth.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 30g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood and disperses Cold. Reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain topically.
Camphora Zhang Nao 2g Expels Wind and Dampness and kills parasites topically (add after filtration).

Formula Actions

  • Promotes hair growth
  • Cools the Blood
  • Drains Yin Deficiency Fire
  • Expels Wind and Dampness

Syndromes

  • Alopecia due to Heart and Kidney Yin Deficiency (Topical)

Clinical Manifestations

  • The hair falls out in patches
  • The eyebrows may be affected
  • Dizziness
  • Tinnitus
  • Insomnia
  • Dream disturbed sleep
  • Dysphoria
  • Five sole Heat
  • Palpitations
  • Forgetfulness
  • T: Red and dry
  • C: Little or None
  • P: Thready and rapid

Treats

  • Alopecia

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Soak in 500ml of white wine with frequent mixing. After half a month, filtrate and add 2g Camphora Zhang Nao. Apply to the affected area two to three times daily.

Modifications

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