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.)

Hyperthyroid #1

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Bupleuri Chai Hu 6g Resolves Shao Yang disorders and reduces fever, spreads Liver Qi and relieves Stagnation.
With Huang Qin, Ban Xia and Dang Shen, for Shao Yang Heat.
Rx. Scutellariae Huang Qin 9g Clears Lung Heat, Detoxifies and calms ascending Liver Yang, Drains Fire, Dries Dampness.
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Zhi Ban Xia 6g Descends Rebellious Qi, Dissipates nodules, Dries Dampness, Harmonizes the Stomach, Transforms Phlegm.
With Chen Pi, for epigastric and abdominal distention or pain due to disharmony of the Stomach Qi.
With Huang Qin, for Phlegm-Heat induced Rebellious Qi.
With Hou Po, for Phlegm-induced cough, vomiting, and epigastric and abdominal distention.
Rx. Codonopsis Dang Shen 15g Tonifies the Middle Jiao, tonifies Qi and generates Body Fluids.
Caul. Perillae Zi Su Geng 6g Promotes the flow of Qi,harmonizes the Middle Jiao and expands the chest and benefits the diaphragm.
Cx. Magnoliae Officinalis Hou Po 9g Transforms Dampness, promotes the movement of Qi and warms and invigorates the Spleen.
Sm. Raphani Lai Fu Zi 9g Reduces Food Stagnation, transforms accumulation and descends Qi.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 6g Dries Dampness, Regulates Qi, Relieves the diaphragm, Tonifies the Spleen adjusts the Middle.
Tub. Curcumae Yu Jin 9g Invigorates Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and regulates Qi flow.
With Chai Hu, for Liver Qi and Blood Stasis.
Fol. Ilicis Ku Ding Cha 6g Disperses Wind-Heat, clears head and eyes and controls fidgets and thirst.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 3g Moderates and harmonies the properties of the other herbs.

Formula Actions

  • Resolves the Shao Yang
  • Reduces fever
  • Spreads Liver Qi
  • Relieves Stagnation
  • Transforms Dampness
  • Resolves Phlegm
  • Tonifies Qi

Syndromes

  • Qi Deficiency with Qi and Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Facial complexion pale and sallow
  • Both cheeks slightly red
  • Dizziness
  • Dry eyes
  • Blurred vision
  • Spots before the eyes
  • Numbness of limbs
  • Flaccid paralysis (Wei Syndrome)
  • Weakness
  • Tinnitus
  • Deafness
  • Forgetfulness
  • Low back and knees sore and painful
  • Throat dry and painful
  • Five Sole Heat
  • Low-grade fever
  • Night sweats
  • Irritability
  • Insomnia
  • Stools difficult to pass
  • Constipation
  • Spermatorrhea
  • Irregular menses or Scanty menses or Amenorrhea
  • Vaginal discharge
  • Insomnia with much dreaming
  • Premature ejaculation
  • Palpitations
  • Legs weak
  • Tidal fever
  • Dry mouth
  • Urine short and red
  • T: Red
  • C: Little or None
  • P: Thready and rapid

Treats

  • Hyperthyroidism

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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