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.)

Wen Shen Zu Yang Zhong Yao

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Hb. Epimedii Yin Yang Huo 3-15g Dispels Wind-Cold-Dampness, Increases the libido, Strengthens Yang, Tonifies the Kidneys, Warms and unblocks the flow of Yang Qi.
Sm Cuscutae Tu Si Zi 6-18g Astringes diarrhea, Astringes Jing and urine, Benefits the marrow, Nourishes Yin, Strengthens Yang, Tonifies the Kidneys and Liver.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 3-15g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, reduces swelling, expels pus and disperses Cold.

Formula Actions

  • Tonifies Kidney Yang
  • Nourishes the Blood

Syndromes

  • Cold with edema

Clinical Manifestations

  • Lymph adenoid goiter
  • Fatigue
  • Cold hands and feet
  • Obesity
  • Puffy edema
  • Pale face
  • Loose stools
  • Fear of cold
  • T: Thick, pale with teeth marks
  • C: Thin white
  • P: Weak or Soggy

Treats

  • Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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