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.)

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Bupleuri Chai Hu 3-12g Spreads Liver Qi and relieves Stagnation.
Fr. Aurantii Immaturus Zhi Shi 12-30g Breaks up Stagnant Qi, reduces accumulation and descends Qi.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra Chi Shao 4.5-15g Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Dispels Blood Stasis, Invigorates the Blood, Relieves pain.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 3-6g Moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.
Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae Dan Shen 3-15g Clears Heat, Dispels Blood Stasis, Invigorates the Blood, Soothes irritability.
Fr. Sarcodactylis Fo Shou 3-10g Spreads and regulates Liver Qi.

Formula Actions

  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Regulates Qi
  • Breaks up Stagnation

Syndromes

  • Qi and Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Distended scrotum
  • Falling and painful testicles
  • Pain that is fixed, stabbing and /or severe or
  • Pains that move around
  • Distention
  • Depression
  • Irritability
  • Pan is worse with pressure
  • Dark complexion
  • Fixed, palpable masses
  • Bleeding with clots
  • Purple lips
  • Purple nails
  • Dry skin
  • Blue, dark or purplish discoloration of skin in small or large areas,
  • Varicose and spider veins
  • Cold hands and feet
  • Tendency to hemorrhage dark blood or clots
  • T: Purple, possible purple or red spots
    Red purple if there is Heat
    Blue purple if there is Cold
  • C: White
  • P: Choppy or Wiry and choppy

Treats

  • Sperm abnormality

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

For falling and painful testicles:
+ Sm. Vaccariae Wang Bu Liu Xing
+ Spina Gleditsiae Zao Jiao Ci
+ Sm. Citri Reticulatae Ju He
+ Fr. Liquidamberis Lu Lu Tong

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