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.)

Hemiplegia #6

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Astragali Huang Qi 60g Tonifies Qi and Blood, tonifies Wei Qi, stabilizes the Exterior and relieves numbness and pain.
With Dang Gui, for Qi and Blood Deficiency.
Rz. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong 9g Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of Qi, expels Wind and alleviates pain.
With Dang Gui, for Wind-Damp Invasion blocking the Blood vessels causing pain, numbness and paralysis.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra Chi Shao 9g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and relieves pain, With Chuan Xiong, Dang Gui and Pu Huang, for Blood stasis.
With Huang Qi and Di Long, for hemiplegia with Deficiency.
Flos Carthami Hong Hua 9g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, opens the channels and alleviates pain.
With Chuan Xiong, for chest and abdominal pain due to Qi and Blood Stasis.
Pheretima Di Long 6g Drains Heat, settles convulsions, extinguishes Wind, unblocks and promotes movement in the channels and collaterals and stops spasms.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 9g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood.
With Huang Qi, for Qi and Blood Deficiency.
With Chuan Xiong, harmonizes, nourishes and invigorates the Blood and disperses Blood Stasis.
Hb. Siegesbeckiae Xi Xian Cao 15g Dispels Wind-Dampness, strengthens the sinews and unblocks the channels and collaterals.
Hirudo Shui Zhi 3g Breaks up and drives out Blood Stasis.
Pollen Typhae Pu Huang 9g Invigorates the Blood and dispels Blood Stasis.
Rz. Acori Tatarinowii Shi Chang Pu 9g Alleviates Wind-Damp Bi, Awakens the Spleen, Calms the Spirit, Disperses Wind, Harmonizes the Middle Jiao, Opens the Orifices, Promotes Blood flow, Promotes the movement of Qi, Reduces swelling, Removes filth, Transforms turbid Dampness, Vaporizes Phlegm.
Rx. Gentianae Macrophyllae Qin Jiao 9g Expels Wind-Dampness, opens the channels and soothes the sinews and collaterals.

Formula Actions

  • Releases the Exterior
  • Dispels Wind-Dampness
  • Resolves Phlegm
  • Tonifies Qi
  • Invigorates the Blood

Syndromes

  • Wind-Phlegm Obstructs the Channels and Collaterals with Qi Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

  • Hemiplegia
  • Numbness
  • Mild generalized body aches
  • Slight aversion to Wind
  • Chronic respiratory complaints
  • Fever that worsens in the afternoon
  • Dry skin
  • Loss of consciousness
  • The body and limbs are paralyzed and weak
  • T: Dark and purple
  • C: White and greasy
  • P: Slippery, relaxed and forceless

Treats

  • Post-stroke sequelae
  • Hemiplegia

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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