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.)

Dan Zhi Juan Bi Tang - 丹栀蠲痺湯 - Moutan And Gardenia Remove Painful Obstruction Decoction

English: Moutan and Gardenia Remove Painful Obstruction Decoction
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Cx. Moutan Mu Dan Pi 6-12g Clears Heat, Cools and harmonizes the Blood, Dispels Blood Stasis, Drains pus, Invigorates the Blood, Reduces swelling.
Fr. Gardeniae Zhi Zi 3-12g Clears Heat, reduces Fire, eliminates irritability, resolves Dampness, drains Damp-Heat, cools the Blood, relieves toxicity, reduces swelling and invigorates the Blood.
With Mu Dan Pi, resolves Qi Level Stagnation leading to Heat and Heat in the Blood.
Rx. Stephaniae Tetrandrae Han Fang Ji 3-12g Alleviates pain, Expels Wind-Dampness, Promotes urination, Purges Damp-Heat, Reduces edema.
Sm. Armeniacae Xing Ren 3-10g Stops coughing, calms wheezing, moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels.
Sm. Coicis Yi Yi Ren 9-30g Clears Heat, expels pus and clears Damp-Heat.
Talcum Hua Shi 9-18g Drains Heat from the Urinary Bladder, Expels Damp-Heat and stops bleeding due to Heat, Promotes urination.
Fr. Forsythiae Lian Qiao 6-30g Clears Heat, especially in the Upper Jiao, relieves toxicity, reduces abscesses, dissipates clumps, clears Blood Heat and promotes urination.
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Zhi Ban Xia 3-15g Dissipates nodules, Dries Dampness, Reduces Stagnation, Transforms Phlegm.

Formula Actions

  • Reduces Fire
  • Removes Stagnation

Syndromes

  • Sore throat due to Stagnation of fire

Clinical Manifestations

  • Sore, swollen throat
  • Gradually worsens
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Shortness of breath
  • Swollen mucosa
  • Obstruction of the larynx
  • Great thirst
  • Constipation
  • T: Red
  • C: Yellow
  • P: Rapid and full

Treats

  • Sore throat

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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