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.)

Endometriosis #11

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 9g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, regulates the menses, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.
Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae Dan Shen 12g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, clears Heat, cools the Blood, reduces abscesses, nourishes the Blood and calms the Spirit.
With Dang Gui, for irregular menstruation.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra Chi Shao 9g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, relieves pain, clears Heat, cools the Blood and reduces swelling from sores and abscesses.
With Xiang Fu, for flank pain, abdominal pain and dysmenorrhea due to Qi and Blood Stagnation.
Rx. Cyathulae Chuan Niu Xi 9g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, unblocks the menses and tonifies the Kidneys and Liver.
Rz. Cyperi Xiang Fu 9g Spreads and regulates Liver Qi, regulates menstruation and alleviates pain.
With Dang Gui, tonifies the Blood and moves Qi, for premenstrual symptoms, menstrual pain and irregular menstruation.
Ram. Cinnamomi Gui Zhi 3g Warms the channels and collaterals to relieve pain and warms and facilitates the flow of Qi through the channels and collaterals and Blood through the vessels.
Sargassum Hai Zao 9g Reduces Phlegm and softens areas of hardness.
Concha Arecae Wa Leng Zi 9g Dissipates nodules, Dissolves Phlegm, Invigorates the Blood, Resolves Stagnation, Softens hardness.
Sm. Vaccariae Wang Bu Liu Xing 9g Promotes the movement of Blood, invigorates the channels, reduces swelling and drains abscesses.
With Dang Gui and Xiang Fu, for Blood Stasis leading to menstrual irregularities or amenorrhea.
With Wa Leng Zi, for amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, mobile and fixed abdominal masses and accumulations.
Spina Gleditsiae Zao Jiao Ci 12g Discharges pus, Draws out toxicity, Invigorates the Blood, Reduces swelling.
Resina Draconis Xue Jie 3g Alleviates pain, Dispels Blood Stasis, Generates flesh, Invigorates the Blood, Prevents decay, Protects the surface of ulcers.
Rz. Curcumae E Zhu 12g Alleviates pain, Dispels Blood Stasis, Dissolves accumulations, Invigorates Blood circulation, Regulates Qi.

Formula Actions

  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Breaks up Stasis
  • Warms Cold

Syndromes

  • Blood Stagnation due to Cold

Clinical Manifestations

  • A history of exposure to Cold, either cold temperatures, or the habitual consumption of cold foods, especially during menstruation.
  • Cold pain in the lower abdomen and pelvic region before, during or after menstruation
  • Heavy and/or irregular periods
  • Spotting between periods or before periods
  • Infertility
  • Difficulty conceiving
  • Pain during sexual intercourse
  • Painful bowel movements, especially during menstruation
  • Bleeding from the rectum during menstruation
  • Painful urination during menstruation
  • Fatigue
  • Tenderness and nodules in fornix and isthmus of the uterus
  • Abdominal swelling
  • Aversion to Cold
  • Cold limbs
  • Low back pain
  • Sometimes no symptoms at all
  • Abdominal tenderness
  • Pressure and pain before or during periods
  • A preference for warmth
  • Blood clots with periods
  • The pain relieved after the periods
  • Pale complexion
  • Nausea or vomiting with severe menstrual pain
  • Other symptoms may include:
    Headaches
    Low grade fevers
    Depression
    Hypoglycemia
    Anxiety
    Susceptibility to infections and allergies
  • T: Pale and purplish with spots
  • C: White
  • P: Wiry and tight

Treats

  • Endometriosis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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