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.)

Qi Wu Jiang Xia Tang - 七物降下汤 - Seven-Substance Decoction For Directing Downward

English: Seven-Substance Decoction for Directing Downward
Also Known As: Dang Gui and Gambir Combination
Dang Gui and Uncaria Combination

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Ram. cum Uncis Uncariae Gou Teng 4g Extinguishes Wind, alleviates spasms, drains Liver Heat and pacifies Liver Yang.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 3g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood.
With Huang Qi, for Qi and Blood Deficiency.
With Shu Di Huang, for Heat symptoms due to Yin Deficiency and Devastated Blood.
Rz. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong 3g Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of Qi, expels Wind and alleviates pain.
With Dang Gui, harmonizes, nourishes and invigorates the Blood and disperses Blood Stasis.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao 3g Nourishes the Blood, astringes Yin, adjusts the Ying and Wei, calms Liver Yang and Liver Wind and alleviates pain.
With Dang Gui, nourishes Yin and Blood.
With Dang Gui and Shu Di Huang, for dizziness, blurred vision and dysmenorrhea due to Blood Deficiency or Stasis.
Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata Shu Di Huang 3g Nourishes the Blood and nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin.
With Dang Gui, for Blood Deficiency marked by dizziness, palpitations, insomnia and menstrual dysfunction.
With Dang Gui, Bai Shao and Chuan Xiong, for anemia.
Rx. Astragali Huang Qi 3g Tonifies Qi and Blood, strengthens the Spleen, raises the Yang Qi of the Spleen and Stomach and promotes urination.
Cx. Phellodendri Huang Bai 2g Drains Damp-Heat especially from the Lower Jiao and drains Kidney Fire.

Formula Actions

  • Tonifies the Blood
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Tonifies Qi
  • Extinguishes Internal Wind
  • Dispels Heat and Dampness

Syndromes

  • Qi and Blood Deficiency and Stagnation with Kidney Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

  • Headache
  • Heaviness in the head
  • Flushing
  • Neck tension
  • Sensitivity to Cold, especially in the lower body
  • Shoulder tension
  • Tinnitus
  • Urinary frequency
  • Dry skin
  • A tendency toward fatigue

Treats

  • Hypertension
  • Chronic nephritis
  • Arteriosclerosis
  • Dry skin

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.