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.)

MENORRHAGIA #1

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Rehmanniae Sheng Di Huang 9g Clears Heat, cools the Blood and nourishes Yin.
With E Jiao, for uterine hemorrhage due to Heat from Deficiency.
With Bai Shao, for Blood Deficiency Heat.
Rx. Scutellariae Huang Qin 9g Clears Heat, dries Dampness, drains Fire, detoxifies, cools the Blood and stops bleeding.
Cx. Phellodendri Huang Bai 9g Drains Damp-Heat especially from the Lower Jiao and drains Kidney Deficiency Heat.
Colla Corii Asini E Jiao 9g Tonifies and nourishes the Blood, stops bleeding and nourishes and moistens Yin.
Fr. Ligustri Lucidi Nu Zhen Zi 12g Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin and clears Deficiency Heat.
Hb. Leonuri Yi Mu Cao 15g Clears Heat, Dispels Stasis, Invigorates the Blood, Resolves toxicity and regulates menstruation.
Hb. Ecliptae Han Lian Cao 12g Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin, cools the Blood and stops bleeding.
With Nu Zhen Zi, for dizziness, blurred vision, and premature graying of the hair due to severe Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency with ascendant Yang.
With Sheng Di Huang, for hematemesis and hematuria due to Hot Blood.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao 9g Nourishes the Blood, astringes Yin and regulates menstruation.
Rz. Dioscoreae Shan Yao 9g Tonifies Kidney Yin and astringes Jing.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Cools the Blood
  • Nourishes Yin
  • Stops bleeding

Syndromes

  • Blood Heat due to Yin Deficiency with Fire Rising

Clinical Manifestations

  • Abnormal bursts of profuse, prolonged menstrual bleeding
  • Very heavy, bright-red, sticky-thick or purple Blood
  • The Blood feels warm
  • There may be clots
  • Early menstruation
  • Lower abdominal distension relieved when the Blood comes
  • Red face
  • Thirst with a desire for cold drinks
  • Agitation
  • Insomnia
  • General feeling of Heat
  • Heartburn
  • Dark yellow urine
  • Constipation
  • T: Red
  • C: Thin and yellow
  • P: Thready and rapid

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Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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