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.)

Leprosy #1

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Sm. Torreyae Fei Zi 10-50g Kills parasites, reduces accumulations, moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels.
With Bian Xu, dislodges and expels pinworms.
Sm. Arecae Bing Lang 6-15g Drains downward, Kills parasites, Promotes urination, Reduces accumulations, Regulates Qi, Unblocks the bowels.
Fol. Pyrrosiae Shi Wei 6-16g Clears Damp-Heat, Clears Heat, Clears the Lungs, Cools the Blood, Expels Phlegm.
Rz. Alismatis Ze Xie 4.5-16g Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness and Drains Kidney Fire.
Fr. Forsythiae Lian Qiao 6-30g Clears Blood Heat, Clears Heat, Dissipates clumps, Promotes urination, Reduces abscesses, Relieves toxicity.
Sp. Prunellae Xia Ku Cao 6-18g Clears Liver Fire, clears Hot Phlegm and dissipates nodules.
Fr. Chaenomelis Mu Gua 2-12g Harmonizes the Stomach and transforms Dampness, Increases Qi and Blood circulation, Unblocks the channels.
Hb. Polygoni Avicularis Bian Xu 8-16g Drains Damp-Heat from the Urinary Bladder, Expels parasites, Promotes urination, Stops itching.
Rz. Atractylodis Cang Zhu 3-10g Strongly dries Dampness, tonifies the Spleen, induces sweating, expels Wind-Dampness and clears Dampness from the Lower Jiao.

Formula Actions

  • Kills parasites
  • Reduces accumulations
  • Moistens the Intestines
  • Unblocks the bowels
  • Clears Damp-Heat
  • Clears Heat
  • Cools the Blood
  • Stops itching

Syndromes

  • Parasites
  • Damp-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Disfiguring skin sores
  • Peripheral nerve damage
  • Progressive debilitation

Treats

  • Leprosy

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

For a stronger effect:
+ Agkistrodon/Bungarus Bai Hua She

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