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.)

Gastric Hyperacidity #1

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Fossilia Ossis Mastodi Long Gu 15-30g Calms the Liver and anchors and preserves Floating Yang.
Fr. Schisandrae Wu Wei Zi 3-9g Astringes Jing and stops diarrhea and spermatorrhea, Astringes the leakage of Lung Qi, Tonifies the Kidneys.
Concha Ostreae Mu Li 9-30g Absorbs acidity, Alleviates pain, Anchors Floating Yang, Benefits Yin, Calms the Liver.
Bul. Fritillariae Thunbergii Zhe Bei Mu 3-12g Clears Heat and transforms Phlegm.
Concha Arcae Wa Leng Zi 9-30g Absorbs acid and alleviates pain.

Formula Actions

  • Calms the Liver
  • Settles Yang
  • Astringes Fluids
  • Clears Heat
  • Transforms Phlegm
  • Absorbs acidity
  • Stops pain

Syndromes

  • Gastric Hyperacidity

Clinical Manifestations

  • Distention and fullness in the chest and epigastrium
  • Abdominal distention with occasional pain
  • Rotten smelling belching
  • Acid regurgitation
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Aversion to food
  • Maybe diarrhea
  • Dysentery
  • Maybe constipation
  • Anorexia
  • Bad breath
  • Intermittent fever
  • T: Pink
  • C: Yellow and greasy
  • P: Slippery

Treats

  • Gastric hyperacidity

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

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