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.)

He Che Da Zao Wan #2

English: Placenta Great Fortifying Pill #2
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Placenta Hominis Zi He Che 1.5-5g Tonifies Liver and Kidneys, strengthens Jing, tonifies Qi and nourishes the Blood.
With Shu Di Huang, for chronic weakness and debility.
With Shu Di Huang and Dang Gui, for anemia.
Rx. Cyathulae Chuan Niu Xi 4.5-15g Dispels Blood Stasis, Invigorates the Blood, Strengthens the tendons and bones, Tonifies the Kidneys and Liver.
Hb. Cistanches Rou Cong Rong 6-21g Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens the Yang and benefits Jing and marrow.
With Du Zhong, for high blood pressure.
Rx. Asparagi Tian Men Dong 5-15g Nourishes the Kidney Yin,
Cx. Phellodendri Huang Bai 3-12g Drains Damp-Heat especially from the Lower Jiao and drains Kidney Fire.
With Du Zhong, Chuan Niu Xi and Dang Gui, for Bi syndrome with sore and weak low back and knees.
Fr. Schisandrae Wu Wei Zi 1.5-9g Astringes Jing, Calms and contains Heart Qi, Quiets the Spirit, Stops diarrhea and spermatorrhea, Tonifies Qi, Tonifies the Kidneys.
Hb. Cynomorii Suo Yang 4.5-16g Tonifies the Kidneys, benefits Jing and marrow, strengthens Yang, nourishes Liver Yin and Blood and strengthens sinews and bones.
With Rou Cong Rong, for impotence or infertility due to insufficiency of the Liver and Kidneys along with exhausted Jing and Blood.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 3-15g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold and stops pain due to Blood Stasis.
With Shu Di Huang, for Heat symptoms due to Yin Deficiency and Devastated Blood.
With Rou Cong Rong, for Blood Deficiency failing to supply the sinews of the Intestines, interfering with peristalsis.
Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata Shu Di Huang 9-30g Nourishes the Blood, nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin, nourishes Jing and Blood and fills the Marrow.
With Dang Gui, for Blood Deficiency marked by dizziness, palpitations, insomnia and menstrual dysfunction.
Fr. Lycii Gou Qi Zi 5-18g Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidney Blood and Yin.
With Shu Di Huang, for Liver and Kidney Deficiency.
Cx. Eucommiae Du Zhong 8-16g Tonifies the Kidneys and Liver, strengthens the sinews and bones, aids the smooth flow of Qi and Blood and lowers blood pressure.

Formula Actions

  • Nourishes the Blood
  • Calms the Shen

Syndromes

  • Heart Blood Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

  • Palpitations
  • Maybe arrhythmia
  • Pale nails
  • Pale lips
  • Pale inner surface of the eyelids
  • Restlessness
  • Insomnia
  • Poor memory
  • Vertigo
  • Numbness
  • T: Pale and dry and maybe thin
  • C: thin and white
  • P: Thin

Treats

  • Palpitations
  • Forgetfulness
  • Cardiac arrhythmia

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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