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.)

Shi Wei Xiao Yang Tang

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Astragali Huang Qi 9-30g Tonifies Qi and Blood, strengthens the Spleen, raises the Yang Qi of the Spleen and Stomach, promotes the discharge of pus, generates flesh and expels toxins.
With Bai Zhu, for Spleen Qi Deficiency with weakness, lassitude and loose stools.
With Dang Gui, for Qi and Blood Deficiency with chronic non-healing sores, numbness, painful obstruction and paresthesias.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 3-15g Tonifies, Invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold, moistens the Intestines, unblocks the bowels, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra Chi Shao 4.5-15g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and relieves pain.
Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae Dan Shen 3-15g Invigorates the Blood and dispels Blood Stasis.
Rz. Atractylodes Macrocephalae Bai Zhu 3-15g Tonifies the Spleen and augments Qi.
Fr. Citri Sarcodactylis Fo Shou 3-10g Dries Dampness and strengthens the Spleen, Harmonizes the Stomach, Spreads and regulates Liver Qi.
Fr. Amomi Sha Ren 1.5-7g Promotes the movement of Qi, aromatically transforms Dampness and strengthens the Spleen.
Hb. Taraxaci Pu Gong Ying 9-30g Reduces abscesses, dissipates nodules and relieves Fire toxicity.
Rz. Corydalis Yan Hu Suo 3-12g Invigorates the Blood, circulates Qi and stops pain.
Rz. Smilacis Glabrae Tu Fu Ling 15-60g Relieves toxicity, eliminates Dampness and Clears Damp-Heat from the skin.

Formula Actions

  • Strengthens the Spleen
  • Nourishes Qi
  • Activates Qi and Blood circulation

Syndromes

  • Spleen Qi Deficiency with Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Peptic, gastric or duodenal ulcer

Treats

  • Peptic, gastric and duodenal ulcers

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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