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.)

Liver Fire #1

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Pseudostellariae Tai Zi Shen 15g Strengthens the Spleen tonifies Qi and generates Body Fluids.
Tub. Ophiopogonis Mai Men Dong 15g Clears the Heart, Generates fluids, Moistens the Intestines, Moistens the Lung, Nourishes Stomach Yin.
Fr. Schisandrae Wu Wei Zi 9g Contains leakage of Lung Qi, Generates fluids, Nourishes Kidney Yin, Tonifies Qi, Tonifies the Heart.
Fr. Lycii Gou Qi Zi 15g Nourishes and Tonifies Liver and Kidneys, nourishes Blood and nourishes the Yin.
Rx. Polygoni Multiflori He Shou Wu 15g Tonifies Liver and Kidneys and nourishes the Blood.
Rx. Dioscoreae Shan Yao 15g Nourishes Lung Yin and tonifies the Kidneys, Tonifies Lung Qi, Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach..
Concha Margaritaferae Zhen Zhu Mu 30g Calms and clears the Liver, anchors the Yang and calms the Spirit.
Rz. Polygonati Yu Zhu 15g Nourishes the Yin, moistens Dryness and generate fluids.
Rx. Cynanchi Atrati Bai Wei 9g Cools the Blood, promotes urination and Clears Deficiency Heat.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra Chi Shao 9g Activates Blood, Clears Heat, Clears Liver Fire, Cools the Blood, Dispels Blood Stasis.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 5g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi and moderates and harmonizes the effects of the other herbs.

Formula Actions

  • Strengthens the Spleen
  • Tonifies Qi
  • Generates fluids
  • Nourishes Yin and Blood
  • Clears Liver Fire
  • Activates Blood
  • Clears Heat

Syndromes

  • Liver Fire

Clinical Manifestations

  • Severe, splitting headaches with dizziness Sudden tinnitus or deafness
  • Flushed face
  • Red, swollen, painful eyes
  • Irascibility with violent angry outbursts
  • Dry mouth
  • Bitter taste in mouth
  • Thirst
  • Vomiting sour or bitter liquid
  • Insomnia
  • Restlessness
  • Constipation or dry stools
  • Maybe nb pain
  • T: Red tip and edges
  • C: Thick, yellow, dry and rough
  • P: Wiry, Shi and rapid

Treats

  • Hyperthyroidism

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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