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.)

Pertussis #1

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Fr. Perillae Zi Su Zi 9g Stops cough and wheezing., descends Qi and dissolves Phlegm.
With Ting Li Zi, for accumulation of Phlegm and thin mucus leading to Lung Qi Stagnation and blockage with cough and wheezing which is worse when lying down, edema of the tissues of the face and head, stifling fullness and discomfort in the chest and reduction in the flow of urine.
Sm. Lepidii/Descurainiae Ting Li Zi 9g Drains the Lungs, reduces Phlegm and calms wheezing.
With Da Zao, for cough with excessive sputum, wheezing, and chest pain due to Phlegm preventing the descent of Lung Qi.
Fr. Schisandrae Wu Wei Zi 6g Astringes leakage of Lung Qi.
Lapis Chloriti Qing Meng Shi 6g Descends Qi and reduces Phlegm.
Rx. Platycodi Jie Geng 9g Opens the Lungs, spreads Lung Qi and expels Phlegm.
Fr. Aurantii Immaturus Zhi Shi 6g Breaks up Stagnant Qi, Descends Qi, Reduces accumulation, Transforms Phlegm.
Fr. Trichosanthis Gua Lou 12g Clears Heat, Moistens Dryness and expands the chest, Transforms Hot Phlegm.
Fr. Jujube Da Zao 10g Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach, augments Qi and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.

Formula Actions

  • Stops cough and wheezing
  • Clears Heat
  • Descends Qi
  • Dissolves Phlegm

Syndromes

  • Retention of Phlegm Fire

Clinical Manifestations

  • Paroxysmal gasping coughs with a strong barking sound
  • Thick, difficult to expectorate sputum
  • Noisy inhalation
  • Red eyes
  • Occasional Blood in the sputum
  • Vomiting of mucus
  • T: Red
  • C: Sticky
  • P: Rapid, slippery and forceful

Treats

  • Pertussis
  • Whooping cough

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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