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.)

Impotence #2

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata Shu Di Huang 9-30g Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin, nourishes Jing and Blood and fills the Marrow.
With Shan Zhu Yu, nourishes Kidney Yin and secures Jing, while restraining urination and sweating.
With Shan Zhu Yu and Shan Yao, for dizziness, weak and sore back, impotence, spermatorrhea and night sweats, due to Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency.
Rz. Dioscoreae Shan Yao 9-30g Tonifies Kidney Yin and astringes Jing.
Fr. Corni Shan Zhu Yu 6-12g Astringes Jing and Body Fluids, Stabilizes the Kidneys, Tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin andstrengthens Kidney Yang.
Fr. Lycii Gou Qi Zi 5-18g Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidney Blood and Yin, benefits Jing and brightens the eyes.
With Shu Di Huang, for Liver and Kidney Deficiency.
Sm. Zizyphi Spinosae Suan Zao Ren 9-18g Nourishes Heart Yin, tonifies Liver Blood and calms the Spirit.
Rx. Polygalae Yuan Zhi 3-15g Calms the Spirit, sedates the Heart and clears the channel joining the Heart and Kidney.
With Suan Zao Ren, balances the contrasting, introverted and dispersing, extroverted manifestations of Spirit to ensure the proper balance of openness and sobriety.
Rx. Acori Tatarinowii Shi Chang Pu 1.5-10g Opens the Orifices, vaporizes Phlegm, removes filth, calms the Spirit and disperses Wind.
Fossilia Ossis Mastodi Long Gu 15-30g Settles anxiety and calms the Spirit.

Formula Actions

  • Tonifies Kidney Yin and Yang
  • Improves mental function

Syndromes

  • Impotence due to fright

Clinical Manifestations

  • Insomnia
  • Dream-disturbed sleep
  • Depression
  • Weakness

Treats

  • Impotence

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

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