Hashimoto'S Thyroiditis #1

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rz. Cyperi	Xiang Fu	10g	Spreads and regulates Liver Qi. With Chai Hu, for Qi Stagnation and menstrual irregularity.
Rx. Aucklandiae	Mu Xiang	10g	Promotes the movement of Qi and alleviates pain.
Rz. Chuanxiong	Chuan Xiong	10g	Invigorates the Blood and promotes the movement of Qi. With Xiang Fu, for Qi Stagnation combined with Blood Stasis.
Rx. Curcumae	Yu Jin	15g	Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, regulates Qi flow and alleviates pain. With Chai Hu, for Liver Qi and Blood Stagnation with flank pain and distention, dysmenorrhea, and irregular menstruation.
Rx. Bupleuri	Chai Hu	10g	Spreads Liver Qi and relieves Stagnation.

Formula Actions

• Moves Qi
• Invigorates the Blood
• Dispels Blood Stasis

Syndromes

• Qi and Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

Facial color dark and dull Emaciation Sides and ribs distended on both sides (maybe with sharp pain) Enlargement of Liver and Spleen Suffocating sensation in chest Tendency to sigh Melancholy Depression Irritability

Inappropriate anger Irregular menses Dysmenorrhea Breast distention and pain before and during menses T: Dark purple (maybe purple spots on edge of tongue) C: Normal P: Wiry, choppy and slow

Treats

Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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