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.)

Jia Shi Jia Kang Fang - 师石甲亢方 - Master Shi'S Formula For Hyperthyroidism

English: Master Shi’s Formula for Hyperthyroidism
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Sm. Dioscoreae Bulbiferae Huang Yao Zi 3-15g Dissipates nodules and reduces masses.
With Hai Zao and Mu Li, for goiter.
Hb. Sargassii Hai Zao 4.5-15g Clears Heat, resolves Phlegm and softens Phlegm nodules.
Thallus Eckloniae Kun Bu 4.5-15 g Clears Heat, Reduces swelling, Resolves Phlegm, Softens Phlegm nodules.
With Hai Zao, for goiter and scrofula.
Pumex Fu Shi 6-15g Clears Heat from the Lungs, Dissipates Phlegm nodules, Expels Phlegm Heat, Softens hardness.
Concha Meretricis/Cyclinae Hai Ge Ke 3-16g Clears Heat., Descends Lung Qi, Dissipates nodules, Resolves Phlegm, Softens hardness.
With Hai Fu Shi, for Phlegm-Fire obstructing the Lungs causing cough and wheezing.
With Kun Bu and Hai Zao, for goiter and scrofula.
Concha Ostreae Mu Li 9-30g Softens hardness and dissipates nodules.
Rx. Rhapontici/Echinopsis Lou Lu 3-14g Clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity and reduces sores and swellings.
Rx. Aucklandiae Mu Xiang 1.5-10g Adjusts and regulates stagnant Qi in the Intestines, Alleviates pain by dispelling Heat and Dampness, Promotes the movement of Qi, Strengthens the Spleen.
Rz. Sparganii San Leng 3-10g Dispels Blood Stasis (strongly) regulates Qi, alleviates pain and dissolves accumulations.
Rz. Curcumae E Zhu 3-10g Alleviates pain, Dispels Blood Stasis, Dissolves accumulations, Invigorates Blood circulation, Regulates Qi.
With San Leng, for hepatosplenomegaly with distention, pain, and immobile, palpable epigastric, sub costal, and abdominal masses.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 3-9g Adjusts the Middle, Descends Qi, Dries Dampness, Regulates Qi, Tonifies the Spleen (improves its transportive functions), Transforms Phlegm.
Rx. et Rz. Rhei Da Huang 3-15g Activates Blood., Dispels Blood Stasis, Drains Heat, Purges accumulations, Reduces Fire toxicity.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Resolves Phlegm
  • Softens Phlegm nodules
  • Promotes the movement of Qi
  • Activates Blood
  • Dispels Blood Stasis
  • Reduces Fire toxicity

Syndromes

  • Phlegm and Blood Stasis

Clinical Manifestations

  • A hard nodular mass that is immovable and grows rapidly. Insomnia
  • The skin over the mass is dark and painful
  • A feeling of chest oppression
  • Anxiety
  • T: Swollen and purple
  • C: Sticky
  • P: Wiry

Treats

  • Goiter
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Scrofula

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

For Qi Stagnation giving rise to Fire:
+ Spica Prunella Xia Ku Cao
+ Cx. Moutan Mu Dan Pi
+ Rx. Scrophulariae Xuan Shen

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