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.)

Jiang Huang Wan - 姜黄片 - Curcuma Longa Pill

English: Curcuma Longa Pill
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rz. Curcumae Longae Jiang Huang 16g Invigorates Blood, eliminates Blood Stasis, promotes the movement of Qi, expels Wind and opens the channels and collaterals to alleviate pain.
Rz. Polygoni Cuspidati Hu Zhang 14g Clears Heat, Dispels Blood Stasis, Invigorates the Blood, Resolves Dampness, Stops pain, Unblocks the channels.
Fr. Ligustri Lucidi Nu Zhen Zi 12g Nourishes and tonifies the Liver and Kidney Yin and clears Deficiency Heat.
Olibanum Ru Xiang 12g Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of Qi, relaxes the sinews, invigorates the channels and alleviates pain.
Rx. Scutellariae Huang Qin 10g Clears Heat and dries Dampness.
With Huang Lian, drains pathogenic Heat from the Upper and Middle Jiaos.
Spica Prunellae Xia Ku Cao 8g Clears Liver Fire.
Rz. Zingiberis Recens Sheng Jiang 8g Releases the Exterior, induces perspiration, disperses Cold and reduces the toxicity of other herbs.
With Gui Zhi, strongly induces sweating for treatment of External Wind-Cold with chills, fever, body aches and anhidrosis.
Ram. Cinnamomi Gui Zhi 8g Releases the exterior, assists the Yang, adjusts the Ying and Wei, releases the muscle layer and warms and facilitates the flow of Qi through the channels and collaterals and Blood through the vessels.
Fol. Camelliae Lu Cha 4g Descends Rebellious Stomach Qi, Harmonizes the Stomach, Relieves diarrhea and dispels Dampness.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 3g Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
With Sheng Jiang, for vomiting and hiccups due to Disharmony of the Stomach Qi.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 3g Moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.
Rz. Coptidis Huang Lian 2g Clears Heat and drains Dampness.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Drains Dampness
  • Invigorates Blood
  • Eliminates Blood Stasis
  • Promotes the movement of Qi
  • Expels Wind
  • Opens the channels and collaterals
  • Alleviates pain

Syndromes

  • Liver and Kidney Deficiency with Heat
  • Qi and Blood Deficiency with Heat
  • Wind-Cold-Damp Invasion with Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Hip pain

Treats

  • Hip internal rotation injuries
  • Hip pain

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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