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.)

Xuan Bi Kai Yin Cha - 宣痺闿喑茶 - Open Up Blockage And Eliminate Aphonia Tea

English: Open Up Blockage and Eliminate Aphonia Tea
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Pineapple Peel Feng Li Yi 6g No Information
Flos Mume Bai Hua Mei 6g Regulates the Stomach to resolve Phlegm, and counteract toxicity.
Flos Rosae Chinensis Yue Ji Hua 6g Invigorates the Blood, Reduces swellings, Regulates menstruation, Regulates Qi.
Sm. Oroxyli Mu Hu Die 6g Moistens the Lungs, relieves cough and clears the voice.
Fresh Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 6g Clears Heat, Harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs, Moistens the Lungs, Relieves Fire toxicity and moderates, Resolves Phlegm.
Ginseng Rootlets Shen Xu 3g Tonifies Qi and nourishes the Body Fluids.
Fr. Citri Reticulatae Retinervus Ju Luo 3g Disseminates the flow in the channels and collaterals, promotes the movement of Qi and transforms Phlegm, for Phlegm Stagnation in the channels and collaterals with cough and chest and flank pain.
Green Tea Lu Cha 3g Descends Rebellious Stomach Qi, Harmonizes the Stomach, Promotes diuresis, Relieves diarrhea, Removes stagnant Food, Removes toxin.

Formula Actions

  • Transforms Phlegm
  • Scatters knotting
  • Activates Blood
  • Eliminates Blood Stasis

Syndromes

  • Phlegm and Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Hoarseness of the voice
  • Daily worsening of the hoarseness which continues unabated
  • Talking takes a great effort
  • Sensation of an abnormal object in the pharynx
  • Dry cough with scanty phlegm which causes the patient to attempt clear his throat frequently
  • Vocal cords are dark red swollen and appear like a stick with an uneven, rough surface covered by a sticky exudate
  • Throat is dark red and swollen
  • The glottis cannot be properly opened or closed and a fissure is visible
  • Chest, abdominal and epigastric discomfort and distention
  • Dry throat, which is alleviated by drinking small amounts of fluids
  • No desire for large amounts of fluids
  • T: Dark, or with petechiae
  • C: Normal
  • P: Choppy

Treats

  • Chronic laryngitis
  • Hoarseness

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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