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.)

Dysentery #2

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao 10g Astringes Yin, softens the Liver and relieves pain.
Sm. Arecae Bing Lang 6g Drains downward, Reduces accumulations, Regulates Qi, Relieves nausea.
Fr. Crataegi Shan Zha 15g Reduces and guides out Food Stagnation, transforms accumulations and stops diarrhea.
Fr. Mume Wu Mei 10g Astringes Intestines, stops diarrhea and stops bleeding.
With Bing Lang, for abdominal pain.
Baked Rz. Zingiberis Recens Wei Jiang 9g Warms the Middle and stops vomiting.
Rx. Aucklandiae Mu Xiang 9g Promotes the movement of Qi, adjusts and regulates stagnant Qi in the Intestines, dispels Damp-Heat and alleviates pain.
With Bing Lang, for Qi Stagnation in the Stomach and Intestines.
With Bai Shao, for diarrhea with profuse pus and Blood.

Formula Actions

  • Warm the Center
  • Dispel Cold

Syndromes

  • Spleen Yang Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

  • Long-term diarrhea
  • Sallow complexion
  • Anorexia (maybe with vomiting)
  • Four limbs feel tired and heavy
  • Abdominal and epigastric distention after eating
  • Maybe acid regurgitation or vomiting
  • Loose stools or watery stools containing undigested food
  • Protracted dysentery
  • Pus and Blood in the stool
  • Shortness of breath
  • Pain in the abdomen and epigastrium with Cold sensations
  • The pain is relieved by warmth and pressure
  • Cold limbs
  • Feeling chilled
  • Mental fatigue
  • Maybe scanty urine with edema
  • Maybe clear, watery vaginal discharge
  • T: Pale
  • C: Thin and white
  • P: Deep and weak or Thready and wiry

Treats

  • Dysentery

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

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