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.)

Stye #1

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Sm. Plantaginis Che Qian Zi
4-15g Clears Damp-Heat, Clears Liver Heat, Clears the eyes, Promotes urination.
Rz. Atractylodis Cang Zhu 3-10g Strongly dries Dampness, tonifies the Spleen, induces sweating, expels Wind-Dampness and improves vision.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 3-9g Dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
With Bi Zhu, for anorexia and other symptoms of Damp Obstruction due to Spleen Deficiency.
Hb. Agastaches/ Pogostemonis Huo Xiang 3-10g Aromatically transforms Dampness, releases the exterior and transforms turbidity.
Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae Bai Zhu 3-15g Dries Dampness and promotes water metabolism.

Formula Actions

  • Promotes urination
  • Clears Damp-Heat
  • Clears the eyes
  • Induces sweating
  • Expels Wind-Dampness
  • Improves vision

Syndromes

  • Stye due to Wind-Damp-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Pain, redness and tenderness on the lid
  • Lacrimation
  • Photophobia
  • The sensation of a foreign body within the eye

Treats

  • Stye

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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