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.)

Guan Ning Zhu She Yi

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae Dan Shen 3-15g Calms the Spirit, Clears Heat, Dispels Blood Stasis, Invigorates the Blood, Nourishes the Blood, Soothes irritability.
Rx. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong 3-10g Invigorates the Blood and promotes the movement of Qi.

Formula Actions

  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Dispels Blood Stasis
  • Clears Heat
  • Promotes the movement of Qi

Syndromes

  • Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Palpitations
  • Stabbing pain in the anterior region over heart
  • Suffocating sensation in chest
  • Maybe drawing pain down internal aspect of arm (especially left arm)
  • Pain (in chest and/or arm) tends to be severe and intermittent
  • In severe cases:
    Cold limbs
    Cyanosis of lips and nails
  • T: Dark red with purple spots or Purple body
  • C: Little
  • P: Minute (scarcely perceptible) and thready or Knotted

Treats

  • Coronary Heart disease
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Angina pectoris
  • Palpitations

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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