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 Fa Ding - 生发酊 - Generating Hair Tincture (Topical)

English: Generating Hair Tincture
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Polygoni Multiflori He Shou Wu 200g Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, nourishes the Blood, nourishes Jing and expels Wind from the skin by nourishing the Blood.
Fr. Psoraleae Bu Gu Zhi 200g Stabilizes Jing, Strengthens Yang, Tonifies the Kidneys.
Rz. Zingiberis Gan Jiang 100g Warms the channels.
Flos Carthami Hong Hua 100g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and opens the channels.
Rz. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong 100g Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of Qi and expels Wind.
Cx. Cinnamomi Rou Gui 100g Disperses deep Cold, warms the channels, unblocks the channels and vessels and assists the generation of Qi and Blood.
Fr. Cnidii She Chuang Zi 100g Dries Dampness, kills parasites and stops itching topically.

Formula Actions

  • Dries Dampness topically
  • Stops itching
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Warms the channels
  • Tonifies the Kidneys

Syndromes

  • Alopecia topically

Clinical Manifestations

  • Hair loss

Treats

  • Alopecia

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Cut up and crush the ingredients then soak for ten days in 3000ml of a 75 percent alcohol solution. Filter off the liquid and apply to the affected area twice a day.

Modifications

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