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.)

Bai Zi Ren Wan - 柏子仁丸 - Arborvitae Seed Pill

English: Arborvitae Seed Pill
Also Known As: Biota Seed Pill
Biota and Cyathula Formula

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Hb. Lycopi Lucidi Ze Lan 30g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and regulates menstruation.
With Chuan Niu Xi, for back pain from Blood Stagnation due to traumatic injury.
Rx. Dipsaci Xu Duan 30g Calms the fetus, Prevents miscarriage, Promotes the movement of Blood, Stops uterine bleeding, Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys.
Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata Shu Di Huang 15g Nourishes the Blood, nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin, nourishes Jing and fills the Marrow.
Sm. Platycladi Bai Zi Ren 9g Nourishes the Heart, calms the Spirit and astringes Yin Deficiency sweat.
Rx. Cyathulae Chuan Niu Xi 9g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis,unblocks the menses, descends Blood and Fire and tonifies the Kidneys and Liver.
Hb. Selanginellae Involvens Juan Bai 9g Disperses Wind, Invigorates the Blood circulation, Regulates menstruation, Stops bleeding.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Empty-Heat
  • Regulates menstruation

Syndromes

  • Yin and Blood Deficiency.

Clinical Manifestations

  • Anxiety
  • Dull complexion
  • Fatigue
  • Nervousness
  • Red cheeks
  • T: Pale with a red tip
  • C: Little or none
  • P: Thready and Rapid

Treats

  • Amenorrhea
  • Infertility
  • Tuberculosis
  • Late menstruation
  • Irregular menstruation
  • Anemia with fever
  • Menstrual disorders
  • Fatigue

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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