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.)

Candida #1

English:
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Cx. Dictamni Bai Xian Pi 4-16g Clears Damp-Heat and stops itching
Rx. Cynanchi Paniculati Xu Chang Qing 3-15g Resolves toxins and stops itching.
Hb. Epimedii Yin Yang Huo 3-15g Tonifies the Kidneys and strengthens Yang.
Rz. Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae Bei Xie 9-18g Resolves turbid Dampness in the Lower Jiao and Clears Damp-Heat.
Hb. Vaccariae Wang Bu Liu Xing 4-30g Promotes the movement of Blood and invigorates the channels.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Damp-Heat
  • Resolves toxins
  • Stops itching
  • Tonifies the Kidneys
  • Invigorates the Blood

Syndromes

  • Damp-Heat in the Lower Jiao

Clinical Manifestations

  • Skin lesions with profuse fluid discharge
  • Fever
  • Thirst
  • Dry mouth with no desire to drink
  • Anorexia
  • Body heavy
  • Limbs tired
  • Fullness in chest
  • Lump in epigastrium
  • Leukorrhagia with thick, yellowish, foul discharge
  • Frequent, scanty, reddish urination
  • T: Red
  • C: Yellow and greasy
  • P: Slippery and rapid

Treats

  • Candidiasis
  • Yeast infection

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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