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.)

Atopic Dermatitis #1

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rz. Atractylodis Cang Zhu 5g Strongly dries Dampness, tonifies the Spleen, induces sweating and expels Wind-Dampness.
With Hua Shi, for infantile diarrhea from Damp-Heat.
With Bai Zhu, for musculoskeletal disorders of the arms and shoulders due to Phlegm Stagnation.
Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae Bai Zhu 5g Strengthens the Spleen, dries Dampness, promotes water metabolism and stabilizes the Exterior.
With Cang Zhu, for Damp Cold Painful Obstruction.
With Fu Ling, for Strengthens the Spleen and resolves Dampness.
Poria Fu Ling 10g Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness, strengthens the Spleen, harmonizes the Middle Jiao and transforms Phlegm.
With Ze Xie, facilitates the removal of water and leaches out Dampness.
Rz. Alismatis Ze Xie 5g Promotes urination and leaches out Dampness.
Rx. Scutellariae Huang Qin 5g Clears Heat, Detoxifies, Drains Fire, Dries Dampness.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 5g Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
With Bai Zhu, for Anorexia and other symptoms of Damp Obstruction due to Spleen Deficiency.
With Cang Zhu and Fu Ling, for a thick white tongue coat with no desire to drink.
Fr, Hordei Germinatus Mai Ya 10g Reduces Food Stagnation, improves digestion and strengthens the Stomach.
Rx. Dictamni Bai Xian Pi 10g Clears Damp-Heat, Clears Heat, Dries Dampness, Expels Wind, Resolves Fire-toxicity, Stops itching.
Talcum Hua Shi 10g Promotes urination, drains Heat from the Urinary Bladder and expels Damp-Heat.

Formula Actions

  • Strengthens the Spleen
  • Removes Damp-Heat
  • Reduces itching

Syndromes

  • Infantile Damp-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Common in heavyset babies with a tendency to obesity
  • Rash usually appears on the face, scalp and neck, and can also spread to other areas.
  • Lesions are red with blisters and fluid
  • Lichens may also merging
  • Sometimes the layers are simplified Below are scabs
  • Itching is strong and disturbing for the baby
  • Sometimes urination is a little shorter than normal
  • Dark yellow urine
  • T: Red
  • C: Thin, yellow and sometimes greasy,
  • P: Rolling

Treats

  • Atopic dermatitis

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.