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.)

Chou Dong Ling Chong Ji

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rz. Gastrodiae Tian Ma 3-10g Calms the Liver, Extinguishes Wind, Stops spasms and tremors, Subdues Rising Liver Yang and alleviates pain.
Ram. cum Uncis Uncariae Gou Teng 6-16g Extinguishes Wind, drains Liver Heat, pacifies Liver Yang and alleviates spasms.
With Tian Ma, calms the Liver and extinguishes Wind.
Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae Bai Zhu 3-15g Tonifies the Spleen and augments Qi.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao 5-30g Nourishes the Blood, astringes Yin, softens the Liver, calms Liver Yang and Liver Wind and alleviates pain.
With Gan Cao, regulates the relationship between the Liver and Spleen and nourishes the sinews.
With Long Gu and Mu Li, for spontaneous sweating and night sweats due to Yin Deficiency.
Rz. Acori Tatarinowii Shi Chang Pu 1.5-3g Opens the Orifices, vaporizes Phlegm, removes filth, calms the Spirit, disperses Wind, awakens the Spleen, promotes the movement of Qi and promotes Blood flow.
Fossilia Ossis Mastodi Long Gu 15-30g Settles anxiety, calms the Spirit, calms the Liver and anchors and preserves Floating Yang.
Concha Ostreae Mu Li 9-30g Heavily settles and calms the Spirit, calms the Liver, benefits Yin and anchors Floating Yang.
With Long Gu and Bai Shao, for anxiety, palpitations, insomnia, and dream disturbed sleep, headache, dizziness and tinnitus and other symptoms associated with Yin Deficiency with Yang Rising.
Bombyx Batryticatus Jiang Can 3-10g Extinguishes Wind, transforms Phlegm and stops spasms and convulsions.
Rx. Curcumae Yu Jin 3-15g Clears the Heart and Pericardium, Dispels Blood Stasis, Invigorates the Blood, Opens the Orifices, Regulates Qi flow.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 3-14g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, moderates spasms, alleviates pain and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herb.
With Bai Shao, moderates spasms and alleviates pain, for painful spasms of the leg or abdomen.

Formula Actions

  • Extinguishes Wind
  • Calms the Liver
  • Stops spasms and tremors
  • Tonifies the Spleen
  • Augments Qi
  • Opens the Orifices
  • Calms the Spirit
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Dispels Blood Stasis
  • Regulates Qi flow

Syndromes

  • Qi and Blood Deficiency Generate Wind

Clinical Manifestations

  • Tics
  • Spasms

Treats

  • Tourette syndrome

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

For a stronger effect:
+ Scorpio Quan Xie

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