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.)

Yi Qi Yang Yin Zhong Yao

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Codonopsis Dang Shen 6-14g Tonifies the Middle Jiao and augments Qi.
With Mai Men Dong and Wu Wei Zi, for injury to Qi and fluids with shortness of breath and thirst.
Rx. Ophiopogonis Mai Men Dong 6-15g Moistens the Lungs, nourishes Yin. nourishes Stomach Yin and generates fluids.
Fr. Schisandrae Wu Wei Zi 1.5-9g Astringes Jing, Astringes leakage of Lung Qi, Astringes sweat, Generates fluids, Tonifies Qi, Tonifies the Kidneys.

Formula Actions

  • Tonifies Qi
  • Nourishes Yin

Syndromes

  • Qi and Yin Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

  • Neck enlargement
  • Exophthalmia
  • Lassitude
  • Fatigue
  • Shortness of breath
  • Dizziness
  • Tinnitus
  • Palpitations
  • Emaciation
  • Lack of strength
  • Dry, rough eyes
  • Possible distended feeling in eyes
  • A pale, lusterless face
  • Possible malar flush
  • Restless
  • Insomnia
  • Poor memory
  • Hand tremors
  • Dry, parched throat
  • Tasteless feeling in the mouth
  • Low back and knee soreness and
  • Weakness
  • Low grade fever
  • Five sole heat
  • Maybe profuse perspiration
  • Possible tremors of the hands and tongue
  • Scanty fluid intake
  • Abdominal distention after meal
  • Loose stools
  • T: Red
  • C: Thin or Peeled
  • P: Empty and rapid or Thready and rapid

Treats

  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Early-stage 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.