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.)

Neurodermatitis #1

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 10g Tonifies Invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.
With Shu Di Huang, for Heat symptoms due to Yin Deficiency and Devastated Blood.
With Chuan Xiong, harmonizes, nourishes and invigorates the Blood and disperses Blood Stasis.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra Chi Shao 10g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, clears Heat, cools the Blood, reduces swelling from sores and abscesses and relieves pain.
With Chuan Xiong and Dang Gui, for abscesses, boils.
Rz. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong 10g Invigorates the Blood and promotes the movement of Qi.
Rx. Achyranthis Bidentatae Niu Xi 10g Invigorates the Blood, expels Blood Stasis, nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin and descends Blood and Fire.
Rx. Rehmanniae Sheng Di Huang 30g Clears Heat, cools the Blood and nourishes Yin.
With Shu Di Huang, for Heat symptoms due to Yin Deficiency and Devastated Blood.
With Niu Xi, powerfully clears Deficiency Fire Blazing Upward.
Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata Shu Di Huang 30g Nourishes the Blood, nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin, nourishes Jing and fills the Marrow.
With Dang Gui, for Blood Deficiency.
Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae Dan Shen 30g Clears Heat, Dispels Blood Stasis, Invigorates the Blood, Soothes irritability and cools and nourishes the Blood.
Sm. Coicis Yi Yi Ren 30g Clears Heat, Expels pus and Clears Damp-Heat, Resolves Dampness, Strengthens the Spleen.
Cx. Dictamni Bai Xian Pi 15g Clears Damp-Heat, Clears Heat, Dries Dampness, Expels Wind, Resolves Fire-toxicity, Stops itching.

Formula Actions

  • Nourishes, cools and invigorates the Blood
  • Clears Heat
  • Nourishes Yin

Syndromes

  • Blood Heat with Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Neurodermatitis
  • Itching
  • Pale complexion Pale lips
  • Blurred or failing vision
  • Spots before eyes
  • Dizziness
  • Dry eyes
  • Pale nail beds
  • Irritability
  • Frightens easily
  • Insomnia with much dreaming
  • Tinnitus
  • Numbness of limbs
  • Pain
  • Tremor, spasms or involuntary movements (chorea)
  • Involuntary shaking of head
  • Light menses or amenorrhea
  • Late menses
  • Tic or tremor of hands and feet
  • Maybe trismus
  • T: Pale
  • C: Little
  • P: Thready and wiry or Thready and choppy

Treats

  • Neurodermatitis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
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Modifications

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