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.)

Cva #2

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Liquid Styrax Pill Su He Xian Wan 1 bolus Warms and Aromatically Opens the Orifices, moves Qi, expels dirt, transforms turbidity, clears Phlegm. (Wait a bit before taking the remainder of the formula.)
Flos Carthami Hong Hua 9g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, opens the channels, unblocks menstruation and alleviates pain.
With Chuan Xiong, for chest and abdominal pain due to Qi and Blood Stasis.
With Tao Ren, invigorates the Blood for all types of Blood Stagnation such as dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, swollen painful sores and chest and abdominal pain.
Sm. Persicae Tao Ren 9g Breaks up Blood Stasis and invigorates Blood circulation.
Retinervus Fascicularis Citri Reticulatae Ju Luo 4.5g Disseminates the flow of Qi in the channels and collaterals, promotes the movement of Qi, and transforms Phlegm.
Rz. Acori Tatarinowii Shi Chang Pu 9g Opens the Orifices, vaporizes Phlegm, removes filth, calms the Spirit and disperses Wind.
With Yu Jin and Zhi Ban Xia, for disorientation, irritability, dizziness, and hearing problems due to Turbid Dampness Blocking the Orifices.
With Zhi Tian Nan Xing and Zhi Ban Xia, for Wind-Stroke from Phlegm Blocking the Heart Orifices with muddled consciousness and a stiff tongue with aphasia.
With Yu Jin, transforms Dampness, opens the Orifices, and awakens the brain to treat Warm-Damp febrile disease when Heat has entered the Pericardium or where turbid Dampness has blocked the clear Orifices, with loss of consciousness or confusion, tinnitus and forgetfulness.
Rz. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong 9g Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of Qi and alleviates pain.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra Chi Shao 9g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, relieves pain, clears Heat and cools the Blood.
With Tao Ren, for Blood Stasis induced menstrual disorders, especially those characterized by early period, excessive bleeding and thick purple clots.
Ginger-fried Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Jiang Ban Xia 9g Descends Qi and alleviates nausea, Dries Dampness, Transforms Phlegm.
Ram. Cinnamomi Gui Zhi 6g Warms the channels and collaterals to relieve pain, unblocks Yang, transforms Qi and thin mucus, assists Heart Yang, warms and facilitates the flow of Yang Qi in the chest, warms and facilitates the flow of Qi through the channels and collaterals and Blood through the vessels, warms the Middle and directs Turbid Yin downward.
With Chuan Xiong, expels Wind-Dampness, warms the channels and collaterals, facilitates joint movement and relieves the discomfort of painful obstruction.
Rx. Curcumae Yu Jin 9g Alleviates pain, Clears the Heart and Pericardium, Dispels Blood Stasis, Invigorates the Blood, Opens the Orifices, Regulates Qi flow.
Fr. Aurantii Immaturus Zhi Shi 9g Breaks up Stagnant Qi, Descends Qi, Reduces accumulation, Removes Stagnant Food, Transforms Phlegm, Unblocks the bowels.
Rz. Arisaematis Preparata Zhi Tian Nan Xing 9g Dries Dampness, expels Phlegm, disperses Wind-Phlegm in the channels, stops spasms and alleviates pain.
With Zhi Ban Xia, Ju Luo and Zhi Shi, for Phlegm-Dampness Obstruction that will not dissipate, with fainting from Wind-stroke, coughing with copious sputum, a cold upper back, a stifling sensation in the chest and a thick, gummy nasal discharge.
With Shi Chang Pu and Zhi Ban Xia, for Phlegm turbidity deranging the orifices of the head and veiling them leading to seizures and convulsions.

Formula Actions

  • Opens the Heart Orifices with Pungent Warming Herbs
  • Eliminates Phlegm
  • Subdues Wind

Syndromes

  • Phlegm Obstructs the Heart Orifice: Yin Obstruction

Clinical Manifestations

  • Sudden collapse with loss of consciousness
  • Lockjaw (trismus)
  • Eyes open
  • Both fists clenched
  • Retention of urine
  • Constipation
  • Stiffness and spasm of limbs
  • Pale face with bluish lips
  • Limbs cold, pale and still
  • Lying peacefully
  • Usual sequelae of C.V.A. such as:
    Hemiplegia
    Aphasia
    Facial paralysis
  • T: Pink
  • C: White and greasy
  • P: Deep, slippery and even

Treats

  • Cerebrovascular accident
  • Post-stroke sequelae
  • Stroke
  • Hemiplegia

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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