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.)

Pcos #6

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata Shu Di Huang 12g Nourishes the Blood, nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin and nourishes Jing and Blood and fills the Marrow.
With Dang Gui, for Blood Deficiency marked by dizziness, palpitations, insomnia and menstrual dysfunction.
Rz. Dioscoreae Shan Yao 12g Tonifies Kidney Yin and astringes Jing.
Rz. Polygonati Huang Jing 12g Tonifies the Kidneys and strengthens Jing.
With Dang Gui, for Kidney Jing and Blood Deficiency.
Hb. Epimedii Yin Yang Huo 12g Dispels Wind-Cold-Dampness, Strengthens Yang, Tonifies the Kidneys, Warms and unblocks the flow of Yang Qi.
Fr. Psoraliae Bu Gu Zhi 12g Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang, stabilizes Jing.
Squama Manitis Chuan Shan Jia 9g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, reduces swelling and promotes the discharge of pus.
With Zao Jiao ci, for suppurative, inflamed skin lesions that have pustulated but remain closed.
Spina Gleditsiae Zao Jiao Zi 12g Discharges pus, Draws out toxicity, Invigorates the Blood, Reduces swelling.
Bul. Fritillariae Cirrhosae Chuan Bei Mu 12g Clears Heat, transforms Phlegm and dissipates nodules.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 12g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold, stops pain due to Blood Stasis, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.
Sm. Persicae Tao Ren 12g Breaks up Blood Stasis, invigorates Blood circulation and drains abscesses.

Formula Actions

  • Tonifies the Kidneys
  • Warms Yang
  • Nourishes and Invigorates the Blood
  • Breaks up Blood Stasis
  • Reduces swelling
  • Expels pus

Syndromes

  • Kidney Yang Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

  • Delayed menstruation
  • Scanty and light-colored menses
  • Gradual amenorrhea
  • Occasional irregular menstruation
  • Ovarian cysts
  • Lumbago: low back feels cold, weak and aching
  • Feeling chilled
  • Aversion to cold
  • Cold limbs
  • General debility
  • Pale face
  • Urinary frequency with abundant, clear urine or
  • Oliguria with edema
  • Maybe nocturia
  • Lassitude
  • Withdrawn, subdued behavior
  • Knees feel cold and aching
  • Dizziness
  • Tinnitus
  • Impotence
  • Premature ejaculation
  • Low libido
  • Female infertility ("uterus cold and infertile")
  • Maybe anorexia
  • Maybe loose stools
  • Maybe chronic diarrhea or "cock crow" diarrhea
  • T: Pale and swollen
  • C: Thin and white
  • P: Deep and thready - maybe slow

Treats

  • Polycystic ovary syndrome

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

For signs of Cold: For Liver Qi Stagnation:
+ 9g Rx. Aconiti Lateralis Preparata Zhi Fu Zi - Spina Gleditsiae Zao Jiao Ci
- Bul. Fritillariae Cirrhosae Chuan Bei Mu
+ 3g Cx. Cinnamomi Rou Gui
+ 9g Cx, Moutan Mu Dan Pi
+ 12g Fr. Gardeniae Zhi Zi
+ 6g Rx Bupleuri Chai Hu
+ 6g Per. Citri Reticulatae Viride Qing Pi

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