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.)

Autism #1

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Ginseng Ren Shen 6g Tonifies Heart Qi and calms the Spirit.
Rx. Ophiopogonis Mai Men Dong 6g Clears the Heart, Eliminates irritability, Generates Fluids, Nourishes Lung and Stomach Yin.
Rx. Acori Tatarinowii Shi Chang Pu 6g Opens the Orifices, vaporizes Phlegm, calms the Spirit and promotes Blood flow of Qi and Blood.
With Yuan Zhi, for forgetfulness and dulled senses.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 6g Tonifies, activates and harmonizes the Blood.
Rx. Polygalae Yuan Zhi 6g Calms the Spirit, Clears the channel joining the Heart and Kidney, Expels Phlegm, Opens the Orifices, Sedates the Heart.
Olibanum Ru Xiang 5g Activates the Blood and promotes the movement of Qi.
Rz. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong 3g Activates the Blood and promotes the movement of Qi.
With Dang Gui, harmonizes, nourishes and activates the Blood and disperses Blood Stasis.
Cinnabar* Zhu Sha 1.5g Sedates the Heart and calms the Spirit Expels Phlegm and sedates jitteriness.

Formula Actions

  • Tonifies Heart Qi
  • Nourishes Heart Yin and Blood
  • Activates Heart Blood
  • Removes Phlegm Obstructing the Orifices
  • Calms the Shen

Syndromes

  • Heart Qi, Blood and Yin Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

  • Shyness
  • Inattention
  • Depression
  • Mood swings
  • Obsessions
  • Palpitations
  • Irritability
  • Anxiety
  • Easily startled
  • Insomnia
  • Much dreaming
  • Poor memory
  • Dizziness
  • Pale face and lips
  • T: Pale
  • C: White
  • P: Thready and weak

Treats

  • Autism

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
  • *Cinnabar, Zhu Sha is no longer used due to its toxicity.
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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