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.)

Colitis #2

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Galla Chinensis Wu Bei Zi 15g Astringes Intestines, stops diarrhea and stops bleeding.
Hb. Portulacae Ma Chi Xian 60g Clears Damp-Heat, Clears Heat, Cools the Blood and stops bleeding, Resolves Fire toxicity.
Rx. Notoginseng San Qi 3g Stops bleeding, invigorates the Blood and transforms Blood Stasis.
Indigo Naturalis Qing Dai 3g Clears Heat, resolves Fire toxicity and cools the Blood.

Formula Actions

  • Stops diarrhea
  • Clears Heat
  • Resolves Fire toxicity
  • Stops bleeding
  • Invigorates the Blood

Syndromes

  • Chronic colitis

Clinical Manifestations

  • Passage of watery stool and pus
  • Abdominal pain or tenderness
  • Colic
  • Intermittent or irregular fever
  • May be hemorrhage
  • May be perforation

Treats

  • Colitis
  • Ulcerative colitis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Take 150cc as a tea every night before bed for one year.
  • Take as an enema two times per week for two months.

Modifications

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