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.)

HUA HU SHENG JI SAN (TOPICAL)

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Olibanum Ru Xiang 15g Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of Qi, reduces swelling and generates flesh topically.
With Mo Yao, for chronic, ulcerated and non-healing sores.
Myrrh Mo Yao 15g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, alleviates pain,d reduces swelling, generates flesh and promotes healing.
With Ru Xiang, topically as a powder for skin lesions and ulcerations.
Endoconcha Sepiae Hai Piao Xiao 9g Restrains, holds in and stops bleeding, resolves Dampness and promotes healing.
Realgar Xiong Huang 9g Relieves toxicity and kills parasites topically.
With Peng Sha, for ulcerations of the mouth, tongue and throat.
Borax Peng Sha 30g Relieves toxicity, reduces swelling and prevents putrefication.
Borneolum Bing Pian 3g Alleviates itching, Alleviates pain, Clears Heat, Dissipates nodules.

Formula Actions

  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Reduces swelling from sores and abscesses
  • Removes toxicity
  • Alleviates pain

Syndromes

  • Blood Stagnation with Toxic Dampness

Clinical Manifestations

  • Persistent purple colored nodules
  • Arthralgia
  • Symptoms are worse in Cold weather
  • Edema of the legs (severe cases)
  • T: Pale
  • C: White and greasy
  • P: Deep and weak or Slow

Treats

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Spread petroleum jelly on a piece of gauze and cover with the above powdered herbs and apply to perforated lesions. Change the dressing once a day.

Modifications

   
       

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