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.)

Gynecomastia #1

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Sm. Sinapis Bai Jie Zi 3-15g Warms the Lungs, regulates Qi, expels Phlegm, promotes Qi movement, dissipates nodules, unblocks the collaterals and alleviates pain.
Rz. Curcumae E Zhu 3-10g Alleviates pain, Dispels Blood Stasis, Dissolves accumulations, Invigorates Blood circulation, Regulates Qi.
Rz. Cyperi Xiang Fu 6-14g Spreads and regulates Liver Qi.
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Zhi Ban Xia 3-14g Dissipates nodules, Dries Dampness, Reduces Stagnation, Transforms Phlegm.
Sm. Persicae Tao Ren 4-10g Breaks up Blood Stasis, invigorates Blood circulation and drains abscesses.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao 5-30g Nourishes the Blood, softens the Liver, astringes Yin and adjusts the Ying and Wei.
 With Dang Gui, nourishes Yin and Blood
With Dang Gui and Shu Di Huang , for dizziness, blurred vision, and dysmenorrhea due to Blood Deficiency or Stasis.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 3-15g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold, stops pain due to Blood Stasis, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.
With Bai Shao, regulates and harmonizes Qi and Blood.
With Xiang Fu, tonifies Blood and moves Qi.
Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata Shu Di Huang 9-30g Nourishes the Blood, nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin, nourishes Jing and fills the Marrow.
With Dang Gui for Blood Deficiency marked by dizziness, palpitations and insomnia.
Fr. Corni Shan Zhu Yu 6-12g Stabilizes the Kidneys, astringes Jing and Body Fluids, tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin and strengthens Kidney Yang.
With Dang Gui and Shu Di Huang, for night sweats due to Yin Deficiency.
With Shu Di Huang, nourishes Kidney Yin and secures Jing, while restraining urination and sweating.

Formula Actions

  • Nourishes Yin and Blood
  • Moves Qi and Blood
  • Breaks up Blood Stasis
  • Transforms Phlegm
  • Dissipates nodules

Syndromes

  • Yin and Blood Deficiency with Qi, Blood and Phlegm Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • A benign enlargement of the male breast
  • Although it is usually bilateral, it can be unilateral
  • A rubbery or firm mass extending concentrically from the nipples

Treats

  • Gynecomastia

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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Conditions (1)

Gynecomastia

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