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 #5

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Fr. Mume Wu Mei 15g Astringes the Intestines, stops diarrhea and stops bleeding.
Rz. Cyperi Xiang Fu 12g Spreads and regulates Liver Qi and alleviates pain.

Formula Actions

  • Astringes the Intestines
  • Circulates Qi
  • Stops bleeding
  • Stops diarrhea
  • Stops pain

Syndromes

  • Chronic Dysentery

Clinical Manifestations

  • Loose stools with mucus
  • The dysentery comes and goes or is persistent
  • Lassitude
  • Sallow complexion
  • Abdominal distention and pain
  • Tenesmus
  • Chilliness
  • Anorexia
  • T: Pale
  • C: Sticky and white
  • P: Deficient or Deep and thready or Thready, rapid and intermittent or Thready and weak

Treats

  • Dysentery

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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