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.)

Si Miao Tang - 四妙汤 - Mysterious Four Decoction

English: Mysterious Four Decoction
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Astragali Huang Qi 15g Tonifies Qi and Blood, promotes the discharge of pus, generates flesh and expels toxins.
With Dang Gui, for Qi and Blood Deficiency with chronic non-healing sores.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 9g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.
With Huang Qi, for ulcerated abscesses with insufficient drainage or which drain a clear thin discharge.
With Jin Yin Hua, reduces obstruction and toxicity for swollen, painful sores and necrosis of surrounding tissue.
Flos Lonicerae Jin Yin Hua 12g Clears Heat and resolves Fire toxicity.
With Zhi Gan Cao, for toxic swellings and sores.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Preparata Zhi Gan Cao 6g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.

Formula Actions

  • Regulates Qi and Blood
  • Clears Toxic Heat

Syndromes

  • Toxic Heat
  • Mastitis: Rupture Stage with discharge of pus

Clinical Manifestations

  • Discharge of pus from the breast
  • Gradual return of normal body temperature
  • Disappearance of swelling and pain
  • Gradual healing of the superficial lesions
  • T: Pink
  • C: Thin and yellow
  • P: Rapid or Weak

Treats

  • Mastitis
  • Bladder cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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