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.)

Drastic Itching Decoction

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Cx. Dictamni Bai Xian Pi 30g Clears Heat, resolves Fire-toxicity, expels Wind, dries Dampness, clears Damp-Heat, stops itching and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Ku Shen, for Damp-Heat sores that itch.
With Ku Shen and Di Fu Zi, for itching with vaginal discharge.
Fr. Kochiae Di Fu Zi 30g Clears Damp-Heat, expels Dampness and stops itching.
With Ku Shen, for skin irritation and itchiness due to Damp-Heat.
Hb. Artemisiae Scopariae Yin Chen 30g Clears Heat, facilitates the resolution of Dampness and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Ku Shen and Di Fu Zi, externally or Internally for Damp-Heat rashes and sores.
Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae Dan Shen 30g Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Dispels Blood Stasis, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates the Blood, Reduces abscesses.
Rx. Sophorae Flavescentis Ku Shen 15g Clears Heat, Disperses Wind, Dries Dampness, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Kills parasites, Stops itching.
Rx. Stemonae Bai Bu 15g Moistens the Lungs, stops coughing and kills parasites.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Damp-Heat
  • Stops itching
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Damp-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Itching
  • Pain and fullness in ribs on both sides
  • Maybe pain in the right hypochondrium
  • Bitter taste in mouth
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting sour and bitter fluids
  • Anorexia
  • Maybe alternating chills and fever
  • Concentrated, dark urine
  • Abdominal distention
  • Yellow vaginal discharge with foul smell
  • Pruritis vulvae
  • Pain, swelling and burning sensations of testicles
  • T: Pink
  • C: Yellow and greasy or sticky
  • P: Wiry and rapid or Slippery and rapid

Treats

  • Drastic itching due to malignant lymphoma

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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