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.)

San Bian Di Huang Tang - 散边地黄汤 - Scatter The Inclined Rehmannia Decoction

English: Scatter the Inclined Rehmannia Decoction
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata Shu Di Huang 15-30g Nourishes Jing and Blood, fills the Marrow and nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin.
With Shan Zhu Yu, nourishes Kidney Yin and secures Jing, while restraining urination and sweating.
With Shan Yao and Shan Zhu Yu, for dizziness, a weak and sore low back, night sweats, impotence and spermatorrhea due to Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao 15-30g Nourishes the Blood, calms Liver Yang and Liver Wind and alleviates pain.
Fr. Corni Shan Zhu Yu 10-30g Stabilizes the Kidneys, astringes Jing and Body Fluids, tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin andstrengthens Kidney Yang.
With Shu Di Huang, Shan Yao and Gou Qi Zi, for True Yin Deficiency.
Rz. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong 10-15g Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of Qi and alleviates pain.
Rz. Dioscoreae Shan Yao 10-15g Tonifies Kidney Yin and astringes Jing.
With Shan Zhu Yu and Shu Di Huang, for Kidney Deficiency with spermatorrhea and night sweats.
Rx. Angelicae Dahuricae Bai Zhi 6-12g Expels Wind, eliminates Dampness, dispels Cold and alleviates pain.
With Chuan Xiong, for headaches.
Rz. Cyperi Xiang Fu 6-12g Spreads and regulates Liver Qi.
With Chuan Xiong, for Qi Stagnation combined with Blood Stasis.
Sm. Sinapis Bai Jie Zi 6-12g Dissipates nodules, Expels Phlegm and alleviates pain, Promotes Qi movement, Unblocks the collaterals.
Cx. Moutan Mu Dan Pi 6-12g Clears Heat, cools and harmonizes the Blood, clears Deficiency Fire, invigorates the Blood and dispels Blood Stasis.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 3-10g Moderates spasms, alleviates pain, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.
With Bai Shao, moderates spasms and alleviates pain, for painful spasms of the leg or abdomen.

Formula Actions

  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Transforms Stasis
  • Dredges the Liver
  • Tonifies the Spleen
  • Nourishes the Kidneys
  • Tonifies Jing
  • Fills the Marrow

Syndromes

  • Complex post-concussion syndrome

Clinical Manifestations

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Irritability
  • Palpitations
  • Fear
  • Agitation
  • Unsteadiness
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Tinnitus
  • Deafness
  • Memory loss
  • Lack of concentration
  • Irritability
  • Worry

Treats

  • Post-concussion syndrome

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

For more severe headaches: For dizziness:
+ 9g Flos Carthami Hong Hua + 9g Rz. Gastrodiae Tian Ma
+ 9g Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae Dan Shen + 9g Ram. cum Uncis Uncariae Gou Teng
+ 9g Rx. Paeoniae Rubra Chi Shao + 9g Flos Chrysanthemi Ju Hua
For insomnia:
For vomiting: + 15g Sm. Zizyphi Spinosae Suan Zao Ren
+ 9g Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi
+ 9g Cx. Albizziae He Huan Pi
+ 9g Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Zhi Ban Xia + 9g Poria Pararadicis Fu Shen
+ 9g Succinum Hu Po
With Qi and Blood Deficiency: For severe Liver and Kidney Deficiency:
+ 15g Rx. Pseudostellariae Tai Zi Shen + 9g Fr. Lycii Gou Qi Zi
+ 9g Sm. Juglandis Hu Tao Ren
+ 15g Rx. Astragali Huang Qi + 9g Cx. Eucommiae Du Zhong
+9g Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui + 9g Colla Corii Asini E Jiao
+ 9g Colla Plastri Testudinis Gui Ban Jiao

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