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.)

Mastitis #3 (Topical)

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rz. Arisaematis Tian Nan Xing Reduces swelling and alleviates pain (topically). Do not take internally.
Rz. Pinelliae Ban Xia Dissipates nodules, reduces Stagnation, treats sores, skin ulcerations and carbuncles and reduces swelling (topically). Do not take internally.
Bombyx Batryticatus Jiang Can Dissipates nodules, Eliminates toxins, Softens hardness, Transforms Phlegm.
Rx. Angelicae Dahuricae Bai Zhi Reduces swelling, eliminates toxins and expels pus.
Spina Gleditsiae Zai Jiao Zi Draws out toxicity, discharges pus, invigorates the Blood and reduces swelling.
With Bai Zhi, for un-ulcerated abscesses or those with difficulty discharging pus.
Rx. Aconiti Kusnezoffii Cao Wu Disperses Cold, scours out Wind, overcomes Dampness, stops pain, reduces swellings and treats abscesses and lesions (topically). Do not take internally.

Formula Actions

  • Reduces swelling
  • Alleviates pain
  • Dissipates nodules
  • Reduces Stagnation
  • Transforms Phlegm
  • Softens hardness
  • Eliminates toxins
  • Expels pus

Syndromes

  • Sores and abscess due to Toxic Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Acute infection of the breast
  • Chills and fever
  • Tachycardia
  • The breast is red hot
  • Distended, painful, swollen breast with lumps

Treats

  • Mastitis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
  • Do not take internally.
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Grind the above ingredients and mix with onion juice and honey. Form into a flat cake and apply to the affected area.

Modifications

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