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.)

Sheng Di Yin Hua Tang - 生地银花痰 - Fresh Rehmannia And Lonicera Decoction

English: Fresh Rehmannia and Lonicera Decoction
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Rehmanniae Sheng Di Huang 30g Clears Heat, cools the Blood, nourishes Yin, and generates fluids.
With Xuan Shen, for Excess or Deficiency Heat patterns.
Flos Lonicerae Jin Yin Hua 25g Clears Heat, resolves Fire toxicity and vents and disperses External Wind-Heat.
Rx. Scrophulariae Xuan Shen 15g Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Drains Fire and relieves toxicity, Nourishes Yin.
Hb. Violae Zi Hua Di Ding 15g Clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity and clears hot sores internally and externally.
Fol. Isatidis Da Qing Ye 15g Clears Heat, resolves Fire toxicity, cools the Blood and dissipates maculae.
With Jin Yin Hua, for Toxic Heat sores, erysipelas, mumps or sore throat.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra Chi Shao 10g Clears Heat and cools and invigorates the Blood, Dispels Blood Stasis, Reduces swelling from sores and abscesses, Relieves pain.
Periostracum Cicadae Chan Tui 3g Clears Heat, Disperses Wind, Relieves itching, Vents rashes.

Formula Actions

  • Cools the Blood
  • Purges Fire

Syndromes

  • Blood Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Allergy to lacquer
  • Rash affects:
    Face
    Head
    Neck
    Wrist
    Back of the hand
    Fingers
  • Red papules
  • Large vesicles with ulcerations and suppuration
  • Face and eyelids puffy
  • May not be able to open the eyes
  • Redness
  • Heat
  • Swelling
  • Pain
  • Aversion to Cold
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Constipation
  • Mental confusion
  • Insomnia

Treats

  • Lacquer dermatitis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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