Hashimoto'S Thyroiditis #2

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rz. Cyperi	Xiang Fu	6-14g	Spreads and regulates Liver Qi. With Chai Hu, for Qi Stagnation. With Chai Hu and Bai Shao, for pain and distention in the chest and flanks. With Chuan Xiong, for Qi Stagnation combined with Blood Stasis.
Cx. Magnoliae Officinalis	Hou Po	3-10g	Promotes the movement of Qi in the Middle Jiao, resolves Stagnation, descends Rebellious Qi and reduces Phlegm. With Zhi Shi, for stagnant Qi failing to move.
Fr. Aurantii Immaturus	Zhi Shi	3-10g	Breaks up Stagnant Qi, reduces accumulation, descends Qi, transforms Phlegm, reduces distention and resolves hardenings. With Hou Po, for Distention, swelling and pain due to Food Stagnation and Qi Stagnation. With Bai Shao, for abdominal pain due to Qi and Blood Stagnation.
Rx. Bupleuri	Chai Hu	3-12g	Spreads Liver Qi, relieves Stagnation and resolves Phlegm and congestion. With Bai Shao, for Liver Blood Deficiency with Liver Qi Stagnation.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba	Bai Shao	5-30g	Alleviates pain, Calms Liver Yang and Liver Wind, Nourishes the Blood, Softens the Liver.
Rz. Chuanxiong	Chuan Xiong	3-10g	Invigorates the Blood and promotes the movement of Qi.

Formula Actions

• Moves Qi
• Invigorates the Blood
• Dispels 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

Notes

Modifications

For Yin Deficiency:	For Yang Deficiency:
+ Modified Pills of Six Ingredients with Rehmanniae Liu Wei Di Huang Wan modified	+ Kidney Qi Pills from the Golden Cabinet Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan