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.)

Bone Spur #1

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 30g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold and stops pain due to Blood Stasis.
Rx. Clematidis Wei Ling Xian 12g Dispels Wind-Dampness, unblocks the channels, reduces Phlegm and pathogenic water and alleviates pain.
With Niu Xi, for Wind-Damp Bi causing joint pain (especially in the lower joints).
Fr. Chaenomelis Mu Gua 15g Harmonizes the Stomach, Increases Qi and Blood circulation, Relaxes the sinews, Transforms Dampness, Unblocks the channels.
Cx. Eucommiae Du Zhong 12g Tonifies the Kidneys and Liver, strengthens the sinews and bones and aids the smooth flow of Qi and Blood.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 12g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.
Rx. Achyranthis Bidentatae Niu Xi 12g Invigorates the Blood, expels Blood Stasis, nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin, strengthens the sinews and bones, benefits the joints and clears Damp-Heat in the Lower Jiao.
With Du Zhong, for low back and extremity pain and weakness due to Bi pain or Kidney Deficiency.
Caulis Spatholobi Ji Xue Teng 12g Invigorates and tonifies the Blood, invigorates the channels and relaxes the sinews.
Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae Bai Zhu 12g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, Dries Dampness, promotes water metabolism, stabilizes the Exterior and stops sweating.
With Fu Ling and Gan Cao, for Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency.
Poria Fu Ling 12g Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness, strengthens the Spleen and transforms Phlegm.
With Bai Zhu, strengthens the Spleen and resolves Dampness.

Formula Actions

  • Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood
  • Dispels Blood stasis
  • Dispels Wind-Dampness
  • Unblocks the channels
  • Relaxes the sinews
  • Increases Qi and Blood circulation
  • Dries Dampness

Syndromes

  • Wind-Dampness with Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Bone spur

Treats

  • Bone Spur

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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