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.)

Ling Yang Jiao San - 羚羊角散 - Antelope Horn Powder

English: Antelope Horn Powder
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Cornu Saigae Tataricae Ling Yang Jiao 1-5g Anchors the Yang, Calms the Liver, Clears the Liver, Drains Liver Heat, Improves vision.
With Du Huo, Fang Feng and Suan Zao Ren, for eclampsia due to Liver Yin Deficiency.
With Du Huo, Fang Feng and Fu Shen, for epilepsy.
Rx. Angelicae Pubescentis Du Huo 3-10g Wind-Dampness, alleviates pain, disperses Wind-Cold-Dampness and releases the exterior.
With Fang Feng, for numbness in the legs.
Rx. Saposhnikoviae Fang Feng 3-10g Expels Wind-Dampness and alleviates pain.
Dry-fried Sm. Zizyphi Spinosae Chao Suan Zao Ren 9-18g Nourishes the Heart, astringes the Liver and calms the Spirit.
Cx. Acanthopanacis Wu Jia Pi 4.5-15g Dispels Wind-Dampness, nourishes and warms the Liver and Kidneys and strengthens sinews and bones.
Dry-fried Sm. Coicis Yi Yi Ren 9-30g Expels Wind-Dampness, Relieves pain, Resolves Dampness, Strengthens the Spleen.
Wine-fried Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Jiu Chao Dang Gui 3-15g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels
With Chuan Xiong, harmonizes, nourishes and invigorates the Blood and disperses Blood Stasis.
Rz. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong 3-10g Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of Qi, expels Wind and alleviates pain.
Poria Pararadicis Fu Shen 3-9g Calms the Spirit, Leaches out Dampness, Promotes urination, Quiets the Heart, Soothes the nerves.
Sm. Armeniacae Xing Ren 3-10g Calms wheezing, Moistens the Intestines, Stops cough, Unblocks bowels.
Rx. Aucklandiae Mu Xiang 1.5-10g Adjusts and regulates stagnant Qi in the Intestines, Alleviates pain, Dispels Damp-Heat, Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen, Promotes the movement of Qi.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 1.5-6g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs
Rz. Zingiberis Recens Sheng Jiang 1.5-6g Releases the Exterior, induces perspiration, disperses Cold and reduces the toxicity of other herbs.

Formula Actions

  • Cools the Liver
  • Expels Wind

Syndromes

  • Wind-Heat Attacks the Liver channel
  • Fluid Accumulation Generating Fire

Clinical Manifestations

  • Hot tears appear on exposure to Wind
  • Red eyes
  • Eyes feel gritty
  • Dry mouth
  • Dry nose
  • Dizziness
  • Vertigo
  • Tinnitus
  • T: Red
  • C: Thin white
  • P: Wiry or Thready and rapid

Treats

  • Glaucoma
  • Eclampsia
  • Dizziness
  • Red eyes
  • LachrImation
  • Epilepsy
  • Vertigo
  • Tinnitus

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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