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 #2

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Pseudostellariae Tai Zi Shen 15g Strengthens the Spleen, tonifies Qi and generates Body Fluids.
With Wu Wei Zi, for neurasthenia.
Rx. Ophiopogonis Mai Men Dong 15g Clears the Heart, Eliminates irritability, Generates fluids, Moistens the Lungs, Nourishes Stomach Yin.
Fr. Schisandrae Wu Wei Zi 9g Astringes Lung Qi, tonifies Qi, nourishes Kidney Yin, astringes sweat, generates fluids, tonifies the Heart and calms the Spirit.
Fructus Lycii Gou Qi Zi 15g Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidneys, nourishes Blood and nourishes Yin.
Rx. Polygoni Multiflori He Shou Wu 15g Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys and nourishes Blood.
Rx. Dioscoreae Shan Yao 15g Nourishes Lung Yin and tonifies the Kidneys, Tonifies Lung Qi, Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach.
With Mai Men Dong and Wu Wei Zi, for Lung Deficiency with cough.
Concha Margaritaferae Zhen Zhu Mu 30g Anchors Yang, Calms the Liver, Calms the Spirit, Clears the Liver.
Rhizoma Polygonati Yu Zhu 15g Nourishes Yin, moistens Dryness, generate fluids and extinguishes Wind.
Rx. Cynanchi Bai Wei 9g Cools the Blood and clears Deficiency Heat.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra Chi Shao 9g Activates Blood, Clears Heat, Clears Liver Fire, Cools the Blood, Dispels Blood Stasis.
Radix Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 5g Moderates and harmonizes the effects of the other herbs.

Formula Actions

  • Nourishes Yin
  • Clears Heat from the Heart, Liver and Stomach.

Syndromes

  • Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiencies with Heart and Liver Deficiency Heat

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

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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