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.)

Xu Shi Zhi Jian Fang - Master Xu 'S Formula For Hypothyroidism

English: Master Xu's Formula for Hypothyroidism
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Concha Ostreae Mu Li 30g Calms the Liver, benefits the Yin and anchors Floating Yang.
Rx. Codonopsis Dang Shen 12g Tonifies the Middle Jiao, augments Qi and nourishes the Blood.
With Bai Zhu, for Spleen Qi Deficiency with anorexia, loose stools and vomiting.
With Dang Gui, Bai Shao, Zhi Gan Cao and Fu Ling, for Qi and Blood Deficiencies.
Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae Bai Zhu 12g Tonifies the Spleen and augments Qi.
With Fu Ling and Zhi Gan Cao, for Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiencies.
Rx. Achyranthis Bidentatae Niu Xi 12g Invigorates the Blood, expels Blood Stasis and nourishes the Liver and Kidney Yin.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao 12g Nourishes the Blood.
With Dang Gui, nourishes Yin and Blood.
Fr. Chaenomelis Mu Gua 12g Increases Qi and Blood circulation, harmonizes the Stomach and transforms Dampness.
With Bai Shao and Dang Gui, for Blood Deficiency causing muscle spasms.
Poriae Fu Ling 12g Strengthens the Spleen, harmonizes the Middle Jiao, promotes urination and leaches out Dampness.
With Bai Zhu, strengthens the Spleen and resolves Dampness.
Tub. Curcumae Yu Jin 12g Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Dispels Blood Stasis, Invigorates Blood, Regulates Qi flow.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 9g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood.
With Bao Shao, Regulates and harmonizes Qi and Blood and treats Blood Deficiency Heat.
Flos Carthami Hong Hua 6g Invigorates the Blood and dispels Blood Stasis.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Preparata Zhi Gan Cao 3g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.
With Dang Shen, for anorexia, fatigue and loose stools due to Spleen Deficiency.
With Dang shen and Fu Ling, strengthens the Spleen and augments Qi

Formula Actions

  • Tonifies Qi
  • Nourishes Blood

Syndromes

  • Qi and Blood Deficiencies

Clinical Manifestations

  • Tiredness
  • Weakness
  • Aversion to speaking
  • Slowness
  • Palpitations
  • Sallow complexion
  • Loose stools
  • Dry skin
  • Amenorrhea
  • Cold Limbs
  • T: Pale
  • P: Weak or Choppy

Treats

  • Hypothyroidism
  • Goiter

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

Mentioned in 2 other entries

Conditions (2)

GoiterHypothyroidism

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