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.)

Tian Xian Teng San - 天仙藤 散 - Caulis Aristolochiae Debilis Powder

English: Caulis Aristolochiae Debilis Powder
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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Caulis Aristolochiae Debilis Tian Xian Teng 3-9g Invigorates the Blood, Regulates Qi, Stops pain, Transforms Dampness.
Rz. Cyperi Xiang Fu 6-14g Spreads and regulates Liver Qi, regulates menstruation and alleviates pain.
With Zi Su Ye, for nasal congestion, epigastric and abdominal distention and discomfort associated with externally contracted disorders.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 3-9g Regulates Qi, descends Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
With Sheng Jiang, for vomiting and hiccups due to Cold-Dampness Obstructing the Middle.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 1.5-14g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.
Rx. Linderae Wu Yao 3-10g Promotes movement of Qi, Warms the Kidneys, disperses Cold and alleviates pain.
With Xiang Fu, unblocks Qi in both the Qi and Blood levels, releases constraint from the Liver and Gallbladder, descends Qi in the chest and abdomen and warms Qi which has been slowed by pathogenic Cold.
Rz. Zingiberis Recens Sheng Jiang 1-10g Releases the Exterior, induces perspiration, disperses Cold, warms the Middle, stops vomiting and normalizes the flow of Qi at the center.
Fr. Chaenomelis Mu Gua 2-12g Harmonizes the Stomach, transforms Dampness, increases Qi and Blood circulation and unblocks the channels.
Fol. Perillae Zi Su Ye 3-10g Releases the Exterior, disperses Cold, promotes the movement of Spleen and Stomach Qi, calms the fetus and alleviates morning sickness.
With Xiang Fu and Chen Pi, for Wind-Cold with Qi Stagnation and chest congestion.

Formula Actions

  • Calms the fetus
  • Eliminates edema due to Qi Stagnation

Syndromes

  • Edema during pregnancy due to Qi Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Edema during pregnancy

Treats

  • Edema during pregnancy

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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