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.)

Xiao Er Hua Si Tang

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rz. Atractylodis Cang Zhu 9g Strongly dries Dampness, tonifies the Spleen, induces sweating and expels Wind-Dampness.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 6g Adjusts the Middle, Regulates Qi, Relieves the diaphragm and dries Dampness.
Poria Fu Ling 9g Harmonizes the Middle Jiao, Leaches out Dampness, Promotes urination, Strengthens the Spleen.
Rz. Alismatis Ze Xie 9g Promotes urination and leaches out Dampness.
With Fu Ling, facilitates the removal of water and leaches out Dampness to treat stagnant water and Dampness leading to edema, jaundice, diarrhea, Milky Lin, and scanty, difficult urination with abdominal distention.
Parched Fr. Hordei Germinatus Mai Ya 9g Reduces Food Stagnation, improves digestion and strengthens the Stomach.
Talcum Hua Shi 15g Promotes urination and expels Damp-Heat.
Fr. Kochiae Di Fu Zi 10g Clears Damp-Heat, promotes urination, expels Dampness, stops itching and clears Wind-Heat affecting the eyes and head.
Periostracum Cicadae Chan Tui 9g Clears Heat, Disperses Wind, Relieves itching, Vents rashes.
Rx. Saposhnikoviae Fang Feng 9g Releases the Exterior and expels External Wind.
With Cang Zhu, for Wind-Cold-Dampness with chills, anhidrosis, headache, heavy head, lethargy, heavy limbs and stifling fullness in the chest and abdomen.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 6g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.

Formula Actions

  • Expels External Wind
  • Relieves the Exterior
  • Clears Heat and Dampness from the Stomach and Intestines

Syndromes

  • Damp-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Papular urticaria
  • Mainly appears on the limbs in various sizes
  • Erosion
  • Exudate
  • Scabs
  • Rupture of the vesicles
  • Intense itching
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Dry stools
  • Excessive or frequent defecation
  • T: Swollen or Red
  • C: Yellow and sticky
  • P: Floating and rapid

Treats

  • Papular urticaria

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

For severe Dampness: For intense Heat:
+ 15g Hb. Plantaginis Che Qian Cao + 9g Rx. Rehmanniae Sheng Di Huang
+ 9g Exocarpium Benincasae Dong Gua Pi + Gypsum Fibrosum Shi Gao
For secondary infections:
+ 15g Flos Lonicerae Jin Yin Hua
+ 9g Fr. Forsythiae Lian Qiao

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