Hyperthyroid #7

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rx. Scrophulariae	Xuan Shen	7-30g	Clears Heat, cools the Blood, nourishes Yin, softens hardness, dissipates nodules, transforms Phlegm-Heat, drains Fire and relieves toxicity. With Mu Li and Zhe Bei Mu, for scrofula, goiter, and other nodules due to Phlegm.
Rz. Anemarrhenae	Zhi Mu	6-12g	Clears Heat, drains Fire, nourishes Yin, moistens Dryness, generates Fluids, clears Deficiency Fire and quenches thirst. With Zhe bei Mu, for cough due to Lung Heat or Yin Deficiency with expectoration of thick, yellow sputum. With Bie Jia, for steaming bone disorder.
Fr. Gardeniae	Zhi Zi	3-12g	Activates the Blood, Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Eliminates irritability, Reduces Fire, Reduces swelling, Relieves toxicity.
Spica Prunellae	Xia Ku Cao	6-18g	Clears Liver Fire, clears Hot Phlegm and dissipates nodules. With Zhe Bei Mu, cools and relieves toxicity to disperse and transform Phlegm and treat goiter, scrofula and swollen or inflamed lymph glands.
Carapax Trionycis	Bie Jia	9-30g	Nourishes Yin, anchors Yang, invigorates the Blood, softens hardness and dissipates nodules. With Chuan Niu Xi, Xuan Shen, Zhi Mu, Zhi Zi, Xia Ku Cao and Mu Li, for goiter.
Rx. Cyathulae	Chuan Niu Xi	4.5-15g	Descends Blood and Fire, Dispels Blood Stasis, Invigorates the Blood, Promotes urination, Tonifies the Kidneys and Liver.
Concha Ostreae	Mu Li	9-30g	Calms the Liver, benefits Yin, anchors Floating Yang, softens hardness and dissipates nodules. With Xuan Shen, Xia Ku Cao and Zhe Bei Mu, for scrofula and lymphadenoma.
Bul. Fritillariae Thunbergii	Zhe Bei Mu	3-12g	Clears Heat, transforms Phlegm and dissipates nodules. With Xuan Shen and Mu Li, for nodules without abscess.
Rx. Polygalae	Yuan Zhi	3-15g	Expels Phlegm, reduces abscesses and dissipates swellings.
Rx. Astragali	Huang Qi	9-30g	Expels toxins, Generates flesh, Promotes the discharge of pus, Promotes urination, Reduces edema, Tonifies Qi and Blood.
Rx. Saposhnikoviae	Fang Feng	3-10g	Expels Internal Wind and stops spasms.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae	Gan Cao	3-10g	Clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity, resolves Phlegm and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.

Formula Actions

• Clears Heat
• Cools the Blood
• Nourishes Yin
• Softens hardness
• Dissipates nodules
• Transforms Phlegm-Heat
• Calms the Liver
• Anchors Floating Yang
• Tonifies Qi

Syndromes

• Liver Fire with Phlegm and Underlying Qi and Yin Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

Low-grade fever Unilateral or bilateral swollen and bulging eyes, Fatigue Weight loss Perspiration Increased blood pressure Marked goiter which is soft without pain Possible nodulations Possible exophthalmos Emotional tension Severe, splitting headaches with dizziness Head distention Sudden tinnitus or deafness Flushed face Red, swollen, painful eyes Irritability Fidgeting Irascibility with violent angry outbursts

Impetuosity Dry mouth Bitter taste in mouth Thirst with profuse drinking Vomiting sour or bitter liquid Insomnia Restlessness Constipation or dry stools Maybe rib pain Aversion to heat Trembling hands Trembling tongue Palpitations Insomnia Aversion to Heat Profuse sweating Hungers easily with increased food intake T: Red or Red tip and edges

Treats

Hyperthyroidism

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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