Nodular Vasculitis #1

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rx. Astragali	Huang Qi	9-30g	Tonifies Qi and Blood, strengthens the Spleen, raises the Yang Qi of the Spleen and Stomach and relieves numbness and pain.
Cx. Cinnamomi	Rou Gui	1.5-5g	Warms the Kidneys, Spleen and Heart, strengthens the Yang and Ming Men Fire, disperses deep Cold, warms the channels, unblocks the channels and vessels, alleviates pain and assists the generation of Qi and Blood.
Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae	Dan Shen	3-15g	Invigorates, cools and nourishes the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, clears Heat, soothes irritability and calms the Spirit.
Caul. Spatholobi	Ji Xue Teng	9-20g	Invigorates and tonifies the Blood, invigorates the channels and relaxes the sinews.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra	Chi Shao	4.5-15g	Brightens the eyes, Clears Heat, Clears Liver Fire, Dispels Blood Stasis, Invigorates and cools the Blood, Relieves pain.
Sp. Prunellae	Xia Ku Cao	6-18g	Brightens the eyes, Clears Hot Phlegm, Clears Liver Fire, Dissipates nodules.
Rz. Chuanxiong	Chuan Xiong	3-10g	Invigorates the Blood and promotes the movement of Qi.
Rx. Scrophulariae	Xuan Shen	7-30g	Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Nourishes Yin and Relieves toxicity.
Sm. Coicis	Yi Yi Ren	9-30g	Strengthens the Spleen, resolves Dampness, expels Wind-Dampness, relieves pain and Clears Damp-Heat.
Per. Citri Reticulatae	Chen Pi	3-9g	Adjusts the Middle, Dries Dampness, Regulates Qi, Relieves the diaphragm, Transforms Phlegm.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae	Gan Cao	3-6g	Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.

Formula Actions

• Clears Heat
• Cools the Blood
• Invigorates the Blood
• Relieves Dampness
• Tonifies Qi and Blood

Syndromes

• Qi and Blood Deficiency with Blood Heat and/or Damp-Heat Leading to Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

Chronic inflammatory nodules of the legs Mainly affects women aged 30 to 60 Men are less often affected The nodules or lumps are usually found on the backs of the lower legs but they may also occur on the thighs and arms One or both legs may be involved Lesions range in size from small bumps to large plaques

They may be more easily seen than felt Aching legs Red-purple discoloration Cool skin Varicose veins There can be acute inflammation or ulceration Nodules may continue to erupt at irregular intervals over months or years

Treats

Nodular vasculitis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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