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.)

Citrus And Cyperus Combination

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 3-9g Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
Fr. Aurantii Zhi Ke 3-10g Promotes the movement of Qi, reduces distention and pressure and resolves hardenings.
Rz. Cyperi Xiang Fu 6-14g Spreads and regulates Liver Qi, regulates menstruation and alleviates pain.
Rz. Sparganii San Leng 3-10g Forcefully breaks up Blood Stasis, regulates Qi, dissolves accumulations, regulates menstruation and alleviates pain.
Ram. Cinnamomi Gui Zhi 9-15g Warms the channels and collaterals to relieve pain and warms and facilitates the flow of Qi through the channels and collaterals and Blood through the vessels.
Fr. Alpiniae Oxyphyllae Yi Zhi Ren 3-10g Warms the Kidneys and Spleen and astringes Jing and urine.
Rx. Platycodi Jie Geng 3-10g Expels Phlegm.
Hb. Agastaches/ Pogostemonis Huo Xiang 3-10g Harmonizes the Middle Jiao and stops vomiting.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 3-6g Moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.

Formula Actions

  • Activates the Blood
  • Breaks up Stasis
  • Regulates Qi
  • Warms the abdomen

Syndromes

  • Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Hard enlarged masses
  • Fixed pain
  • A dark gray complexion
  • Emaciation
  • Lassitude
  • Anorexia
  • Fever (or feverish feeling)
  • Aversion to Cold
  • Amenorrhea
  • T: Purple
  • P: Choppy or Taut and smooth

Treats

  • Uterine fibroids
  • Amenorrhea

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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