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 #3

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Pollen Typhae Pu Huang 12g Invigorates Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and stops bleeding by astringing.
With Wu Ling Zhi, for Blood Stasis causing menstrual irregularity, dysmenorrhea and lochiostasis with chest and abdominal pain.
Faeces Trogopterori Wu Ling Zhi 12g Dispels Blood Stasis, Invigorates the Blood, Stops bleeding and alleviates pain.
Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae Dan Shen 12g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, clears Heat, soothes irritability, cools the Blood, reduces abscesses, nourishes the Blood and calms the Spirit.
With Ru Xiang, for Blood Stasis causing swelling and pain.
Rx. Achyranthis Bidentatae Niu Xi 12g Invigorates the Blood and expels Blood Stasis.
Olibanum Ru Xiang 3g Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of Qi and alleviates pain.
With Mo Yao, for Blood Stasis obstructing the channels with epigastric, flank abdominal and joint pain and abdominal pain during menstruation.
Myrrh Mo Yao 9g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, alleviates pain and reduces swelling.
Rx. Sparganii San Leng 9g Forcefully breaks up Blood Stasis, regulates Qi, regulates menstruation and alleviates pain.
With E Zhu, for Qi and Blood Stagnation with clumping and accumulation leading to pain with distending pain in the chest, epigastrium and abdomen, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, uterine myoma and ovarian cysts.
Rz. Curcumae E Zhu 9g Alleviates pain, Dispels Blood Stasis regulates Qi, Dissolves accumulations, Invigorates Blood circulation.
Herba Artemisiae Anomalae Liu Ji Nu 15g Dispels Blood Stasis, unblocks menstruation and alleviates pain.
Rx. Notoginseng San Qi 0.4g Invigorates the Blood, stops bleeding and transforms Blood Stasis.

Formula Actions

  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Dispels Stasis

Syndromes

  • Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Pain in the lower abdomen and pelvic region
  • Heavy and/or irregular periods
  • Spotting between periods or before periods
  • Infertility
  • Difficulty conceiving
  • Pain during sexual intercourse
  • Abdominal swelling
  • Painful bowel movements, especially during menstruation
  • Bleeding from the rectum during menstruation
  • Lower abdominal pain during menstruation
  • Low back pain
  • Painful urination during menstruation
  • Sometimes no symptoms at all
  • Other symptoms may include:
    Headaches
    Low grade fevers
    Depression
    Hypoglycemia
    Anxiety
    Susceptibility to infections and allergies
  • T: Purple or Purple spots
  • C: Normal
  • P: Choppy

Treats

  • Endometriosis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Use just before menstruation.

Modifications

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