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.)

Shoulder Periarthritis #2

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Hb. Hedyotis Diffusae Bai Hua She She Cao 15-60g Clears Heat, strongly relieves Fire toxin and promotes urination.
Zaocys Wu Shao She 3-12g Strongly unblocks the channels, extinguishes Wind and dispels Wind from the sinews, strengthens tendons and bones.
Rx. Clematidis Wei Ling Xian 3-16g Dispels Wind-Dampness, unblocks the channels and alleviates pain.
Rz. Gastrodiae Tian Ma 3-10g Extinguishes Wind, calms the Liver, stops spasms and tremors, subdues Rising Liver Yang, alleviates pain and Disperses Wind-Damp Bi.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 1.5-14g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi,moderates spasms, alleviates pain and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.
Rx. Aconiti Preparata Zhi Chuan Wu 1.5-9g Disperses Cold, Expels Wind-Dampness, Warms and activates the channels and
Stops pain
Rx. Aconiti Kusnezoffii Zhi Cao Wu 1.5-8g Disperses Cold, Overcomes Dampness, Scours out Wind, Stops pain.

Formula Actions

  • Dispels Wind-Dampness
  • Unblocks the channels
  • Alleviates pain
  • Disperses Cold

Syndromes

  • Wind-Cold damp Bi

Clinical Manifestations

  • Chronic pain, weakness and numbness (especially in the lower extremities) due to Windstroke
  • Muscle spasms
  • Cramps
  • Heaviness and pain in the lower back and legs
  • Fixed or migrating pain in the bones in the bones and joints with reduced range of motion
  • Long-term numbness or paralysis in the hands and feet
  • T: Normal
  • C: White and moist

Treats

  • Scapulohumeral perarthritis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

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