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.)

Toxic Fire #1

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Hb. Andrographitis Chuan Xin Lian 6-20g Clears Heat, dries Dampness and resolves Fire toxicity.
Rz. Coptidis Huang Lian 1.5-10g Clears Heat, Drains Dampness, Drains Fire, Resolves Fire toxicity.
Flos Lonicerae Jin Yin Hua 6-20g Clears Heat, resolves Fire toxicity and clears Damp-Heat from the Lower Jiao.
Fol. Isatidis Da Qing Ye 9-30g Clears Heat, resolves Fire toxicity, cools the Blood and dissipates maculae.
With Jin Yin Hua, for Toxic Heat sores, erysipelas, mumps, or sore throat.
Rx. Scutellariae Barbatae Ban Zhi Lian 9-30g Clears Heat, Invigorates the Blood, Promotes urination, Reduces edema, Reduces swellings, Resolves Fire toxins.
Rz. Smilacis Glabrae Tu Fu Ling 15-60g Relieves toxicity, eliminates Dampness and benefits the joints.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Toxic Fire

Syndromes

  • Toxic Fire

Clinical Manifestations

  • Pain
  • Swelling in the joints
  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Severe muscle aches
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Hemorrhages
  • Jaundice
  • Kidney and Liver dysfunction
  • T: Red
  • C: Slimy or greasy yellow
  • P: Floating and rapid

Treats

  • Lyme disease
  • Leptospirosis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

For continually removing the toxins from the joints: For maximizing the immune system:
+ Rx. Dipsaci Xu Duan + Ganoderma Ling Zhi
+ Rx Astragali Huang Qi

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