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.)

Rettention Enema #7

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 10g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold and stops pain due to Blood Stasis. Reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain topically.
With Bai Shao, regulates and harmonizes Qi and Blood.
With Gan Cao, moderates spasms and relieves abdominal pain.
Colla Corii Asini E Jiao 10g Nourishes the Blood, stops bleeding, and nourishes and moistens Yin.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao 10g Nourishes the Blood and astringes Yin.
With Gan Cao, for abdominal pain due to disharmony between the Liver and Stomach.
With Dang Gui, nourishes Yin and Blood.
Rz. Bletillae Bai Ji 10g Astringes leakage of Blood, stops bleeding, reduces swelling, generates flesh and eliminates ulcers.
Olibanum Ru Xiang 5g Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of Qi, reduces swelling and generates flesh.
Myrrh Mo Yao 5g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, alleviates pain, reduces swelling, generates flesh and promotes healing.
With Ru Xiang, topically as a powder for skin lesions and ulcerations.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 5g Alleviates pain, Clears Heat, Harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs, Moderates spasms, Relieves Fire toxicity and moderates.

Formula Actions

  • Nourishes Yin and Blood
  • Repairs intestinal wall

Syndromes

  • Yin Deficiency with residual Damp-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Chronic diarrhea with small quantities of sticky mucus and Blood
  • Frequent urge to defecate, often in vain
  • Mild lower abdominal pain
  • Tenesmus
  • Anorexia
  • Nausea
  • Dry mouth and lips
  • Thirst, worse at night
  • Five sole Heat
  • Night sweats
  • Flushing
  • Weight loss
  • Emaciation
  • T: Red or Scarlet and dry
  • C: Peeled or Greasy
  • P: Thready and rapid

Treats

  • Dysentery

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Decoct and use as an enema.
  • May be used every few days until the symptoms subside.

Modifications

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