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.)

Scleroderma #4

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Curculiginis Xian Mao 3-10g Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang, expels Cold and eliminates Dampness.
Hb. Epimedii Yin Yang Huo 3-15g Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang, increases the libido, dispels Wind-Cold-Dampness and warms and unblocks the flow of Yang Qi.
With Xian Mao, for chills, impotence with cold sperm, cold extremities and infertility.
Sm. Cuscutae Tu Si Zi 6-18g Strengthens Yang, nourishes Yin, astringes Jing and urine, benefits the marrow and tonifies the Kidneys, Spleen and Liver.
Rx. Cynomorii Suo Yang 4.5-16g Benefits Jing and marrow, Moistens the Intestines, Nourishes Liver Yin and Blood, Nourishes the Blood, Strengthens the sinews and bones, Strengthens Yang, Tonifies the Kidneys, Unblocks the bowels.
Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae Bai Zhu 3-15g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, dries Dampness and promotes water metabolism.
Rx. Codonopsis Dang Shen 6-14g Tonifies the Middle Jiao,augments Qi and tonifies the Lungs.
With Bai Zhu, for Spleen Qi Deficiency with anorexia, loose stools and vomiting.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 6-14g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.
With Dang Shen, for anorexia, fatigue and loose stools due to Spleen Deficiency.
Rz. Smilacis Glabrae Tu Fu Ling 15-60g Clears Damp-Heat from the skin, and relieves toxicity.
Cornu Saigae Tataricae Ling Yang Jiao 1-5g Calms the Liver, anchors Yang, drains Heat and clears Fire toxicity.

Formula Actions

  • Tonifies Yang
  • Tonifies Qi
  • Clears Heat

Syndromes

  • Qi and Yang Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

  • Scleroderma
  • Fatigue
  • Loose stools
  • Anorexia
  • Dizziness
  • Pale face
  • Weak voice
  • Reluctance to speak
  • Sweating with little or no exertion
  • Chills
  • Cold limbs
  • Inability to get warm
  • Profuse clear urine
  • Lassitude
  • T: Pale
  • C: White
  • P: Empty or Slow, deep and weak

Treats

  • Primary scleroderma

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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