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.)

Prostatitis #1

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Ram. Cinnamomi Gui Zhi 12g Warms the channels and collaterals to relieve pain, unblocks Yang, transforms the Qi and thin mucus, warms and facilitates the flow of Qi through the channels and collaterals and Blood through the vessels,warms the Middle and directs turbid Yin downward.
With Bai Shao, warms and tonifies the Middle Jiao.
With Zhi Fu Zi, for chills and painful extremities due to Yang Deficiency with Wind-Cold-Damp Bi and backache due to Wind-Cold Damp Bi.
With Fu Ling, unblocks the Yang and facilitates the removal of congested fluids associated with Yang Deficiency edema.
With Tao Ren and Mu Dan Pi, for lower abdominal masses.
With Tao Ren, Mu Dan Pi and Fu Ling, for Cold Invasion and Blood Stasis.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao 12g Nourishes the Blood, astringes Yin, softens the Liver and relieves pain.
Fr. Foeniculi Xiao Hui Xiang 12g Alleviates pain, Expels Cold, Harmonizes the Stomach, Regulates Qi, Warms the Liver and Kidneys.
Rx. Linderae Wu Yao 12g Alleviates pain, Disperses Cold, Promotes movement of Qi, Warms the Kidneys.
Sm. Litchi Li Zhi He 12g Disperses Cold and Stagnation, regulates Qi and stops pain.
Poria Fu Ling 9g Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness, strengthens the Spleen and transforms Phlegm.
With Gui Zhi, warms and transforms fluids, unblocks Yang and promotes urination.
With Zhi Fu Zi and Sheng Jiang, for edema due to Spleen and Kidney Yang Deficiency.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra Chi Shao 9g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, relieves pain, clears Heat, cools the Blood and reduces swelling from sores and abscesses.
With Tao Ren, for Blood Stasis.
With Bai Shao, for Spasms and cramping pain associated with Blood Deficiency and Blood Stagnation.
With Mu Dan Pi, for Blood Stasis disorders.
Cx. Moutan Mu Dan Pi 9g Clears Heat, cools and harmonizes the Blood, invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, drains pus and reduces swelling.
With Gui Zhi, for chest and abdominal pain due to Blood Stagnation.
With Chi Shao, for Blood Stasis disorders.
With Tao Ren and Gui Zhi, for abdominal pain due to Blood Stasis.
With Tao Ren, Gui Zhi, Chi shao and Fu Ling, for severe pain, Heat, masses, lumps and tumors due to Blood Stasis.
Sm. Persicae Tao Ren 9g Breaks up Blood Stasis, invigorates Blood circulation and drains abscesses.
Rz. Zingiberis Recens Sheng Jiang 3g Reduces the toxicity of other herbs and seafood.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Preparata Zhi Gan Cao 3g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.
Rx. Aconiti Lateralis Preparata Zhi Fu Zi 3g Warms Ming Men Fire, assists Heart, Kidney and Spleen Yang, disperses Cold and Dampness, warms the channels and stops pain.
With Fu Ling, for Lower body edema and dysuria.

Formula Actions

  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Dispels Stasis
  • Promotes the circulation of Qi
  • Warms the Cold
  • Alleviates pain

Syndromes

  • Qi and Blood Stagnation due to Cold

Clinical Manifestations

  • Pain with a cool sensation in the perineum, scrotum and lower abdomen
  • Frequent, urgent painful , dribbling urination
  • A milky white discharge from the urethra
  • Aversion to Cold
  • Normal or loose stools
  • T: Pale purple
  • C: Thin and white
  • P: Wiry and rough

Treats

  • Prostatitis

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.