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 #3

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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.
Sm. Arecae Bing Lang 6-15g Kills parasites, regulates Qi, reduces accumulations, drains downward, unblocks the bowels and promotes urination.
Fol. Pyrrosiae Shi Wei 6-16g Clears Damp-Heat, unblocks painful urinary dysfunction and clears stones.
Rz. Alismatis Ze Xie 4.5-16g Promotes urination and leaches out Dampness.
Fr. Forsythiae Lian Qiao 6-30g Clears Blood Heat and promotes urination, Clears Heat, Dissipates clumps, Reduces abscesses, Relieves toxicity.
Spica Prunellae Xia Ku Cao 6-18g Clears Hot Phlegm and dissipates nodules.
Rz. Atractylodis Cang Zhu 3-10g Strongly dries Dampness, tonifies the Spleen, induces sweating, expels Wind-Dampness and clears Dampness from the Lower Jiao.
Fr. Chaenomelis Mu Gua 2-12g Harmonizes the Stomach, nourishes the Liver and transforms Dampness
Hb. Polygoni Avicularis Bian Xu 8-16g Drains Damp-Heat from the Urinary Bladder, Expels parasites, Promotes urination, Stops itching, Unblocks painful urinary dysfunction.

Formula Actions

  • Clear Heat
  • Dry Dampness
  • Disperse Wind
  • Stop itching

Syndromes

  • Damp-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Disfiguring skin sores
  • Peripheral nerve damage
  • Progressive debilitation

Treats

  • Leprosy

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

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Modifications

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