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.)

Jian Quan Huang Ti Tang

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Dipsaci Xu Duan 6-21g Alleviates pain, Calms the fetus, Prevents miscarriage, Promotes the movement of Blood, Stops uterine bleeding, Strengthens the sinews and bones, Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys.
Hb. Taxilli Sang Ji Sheng 9-30g Tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin, nourishes the Blood and calms the womb.
Sm. Cuscutae Tu Si Zi 6-18g Astringes Jing and urine, Benefits the marrow, Calms the fetus, Nourishes Yin, Strengthens Yang, Tonifies the Kidneys and Liver.
Hb. Leonuri Yi Mu Cao 9-60g Dispels Stasis, Invigorates the Blood, Reduces masses, Regulates menstruation.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao 5-30g Nourishes the Blood, Regulates menstruation, Relieves pain, Softens the Liver.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra Chi Shao 4.5-15g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, relieves pain, clears Heat and cools the Blood.
With Zhi Xiang Fu, for flank pain, abdominal pain and dysmenorrhea due to Qi and Blood Stagnation.
With Bai Shao, for spasms and cramping pain associated with Blood Deficiency and Blood Stagnation.

With Rx. Scutellariae
Huang Qin 3-18g Clears Heat, dries Dampness and calms the fetus.
With Bai Shao, cools Heat and nourishes the Blood for calming the fetus which is disturbed by Heat.
Fasciculus Luffae Retinervus Si Gua Luo 6-15g Unblocks the channels and collaterals, dispels Wind and unblocks the channels and collaterals in the breast.
Processed Rz. Cyperi Zhi Xiang Fu 6-14g Dredges the Liver and alleviates pain.

Formula Actions

  • Supplements the Kidneys
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Opens the connecting vessels

Syndromes

  • Kidney Deficiency with Liver Qi Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Amenorrhea
  • Irregular menstruation
  • Hot flashes
  • Dizziness
  • Tinnitus
  • Night sweats
  • Perspiration
  • Nervousness
  • Muscular flaccidity
  • Fatigue
  • Mood swings
  • Cold feet
  • Lassitude
  • Frequent, clear urine
  • Irritability
  • Headache
  • Palpitations
  • Insomnia
  • Distention and pain in the sides or flanks
  • Suffocating sensation in the chest
  • Tendency to sigh
  • Melancholy
  • Depression
  • Irritability
  • Inappropriate anger
  • Irregular menses
  • Dysmenorrhea
  • Breast distention and pain before and during menses
  • T: Pink
  • C: Thin and white
  • P: Thready and rapid and/or Wiry

Treats

  • Luteal phase defect
  • Anovulation
  • Delayed ovulation
  • Irregular menstruation

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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