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 #9

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae Dan Shen 3-15g Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Dispels Blood Stasis, Invigorates and nourishes the Blood, Reduces abscesses, Soothes irritability.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao 5-30g Astringes Yin, Nourishes the Blood, Regulates menstruation, Relieves pain, Softens the Liver.
Hb. Lycopi Lucidi Ze Lan 3-15g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and regulates menstruation.
Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata Shu Di Huang 9-30g Nourishes the Blood and nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin.
Fr. Lycii Gou Qi Zi 5-18g Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidney Blood and Yin.
Sm. Persicae Tao Ren 4-10g Breaks up Blood Stasis, invigorates Blood circulation and drains abscesses.
Flos Carthami Hong Hua 3-10g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, opens the channels, unblocks menstruation and alleviates pain.
With Tao Ren, invigorates the Blood for all types of Blood Stagnation such as dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, swollen painful sores and chest and abdominal pain.
Sm. Coicis Yi Yi Ren 9-30g Expels Wind-Dampness, Relieves pain, Resolves Dampness, Strengthens the Spleen.
Rz. Cyperi Xiang Fu 6-14g Spreads and regulates Liver Qi, regulates menstruation and alleviates pain.

Formula Actions

  • Nourishes Kidney Yin
  • Clears Deficiency Heat
  • Moves Qi and Blood

Syndromes

  • Kidney Kidney Yin Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

  • Dry mouth and tongue
  • Lower back and knee pain
  • Urinary difficulty
  • Weakness of the lower back, knees and extremities
  • Steaming bones
  • Light-headedness
  • Vertigo
  • Tinnitus
  • Diminished hearing
  • Five sole heat
  • Chronic dry, sore throat
  • Toothache
  • Wasting and thirsting disorder (Xiao Ke)
  • Dizziness
  • Muscular weakness
  • Irritability
  • Hot flashes
  • Night sweats
  • Thirst
  • Insomnia
  • Dry skin
  • Deafness
  • Spontaneous and nocturnal emissions
  • Tidal fevers
  • Loose teeth
  • Dripping urine
  • Swollen gums, painful and light red in color
  • Numbness and weakness at the waist and knees
  • Heel pain
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Pain at midline and in lower back
  • Sore throat
  • T: Red
  • C: Little or None
  • P: Thready and rapid

Treats

  • Polycystic ovary syndrome

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

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Modifications

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