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.)

Yu Shi Wen Bu Fang

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata Shu Di Huang 9-30g Nourishes Jing and Blood, fills the Marrow and nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin.
Rz. Polygonati Huang Jing 6-30g Tonifies the Kidneys and strengthens Jing.
Hb. Epimedii Yin Yang Huo 3-15g Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang and increases the libido.
Fr. Psoraliae Bu Gu Zhi 3-9g Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang, stabilizes Jing and astringes urine.
Sm. Vaccariae Wang Bu Liu Xing 4-30g Drains abscesses, Invigorates the channels, Promotes the movement of Blood, Reduces swelling.
Concha Arcae Wa Leng Zi 9-30g Dissipates nodules, Dissolves Phlegm, Invigorates the Blood, Resolves Stagnation, Softens hardness.
Spina Gleditsiae Zao Jiao Ci 3-10g Discharges pus, Draws out toxicity, Invigorates the Blood, Reduces swelling.
? Bing Qiu Zi ? ?
Bul Fritillariae Thunbergii Zhe Bei Mu 3-12g Clears Heat, transforms Phlegm and dissipates nodules.

Formula Actions

  • Tonifies the Kidneys
  • Warms Yang
  • Resolves Phlegm

Syndromes

  • Kidney Yang Deficiency with Phlegm Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Delayed menstruation
  • Scanty and light-colored menses
  • Gradual amenorrhea
  • Occasional irregular menstruation
  • Infertility
  • Dizziness
  • Tinnitus
  • Aching and weak sensation in the loins and knees
  • A Cold sensation in the body
  • Cold limbs
  • Clear and profuse urine
  • Loose stools
  • Sexual frigidity
  • Obesity
  • Dizziness
  • Vertigo
  • Mental cloudiness
  • Heavy head
  • Heavy sensation in the body
  • Masses and lumps
  • T: Pale
  • C: Thin and white
  • P: Deep and thin

Treats

  • Polycystic ovary syndrome

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

For aversion to Cold: For Liver Qi Stagnation:
+ Rx. Aconiti Lateralis Preparata Zhi Fu Zi - Spina Gleditsiae Zao Jiao Ci
- ? Bing Qiu Zi
+ Cx. Cinnamomi Rou Gui - Bul Fritillariae Thunbergii Zhe Bei Mu
+ Cx. Moutan Mu Dan Pi
+ Dry-fried Fr. Gardeniae Chao Zhi Zi
+ Rx. Bupleuri Chai Hu
+ Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui
+ Per Citri Reticulatae Viride Qing Pi

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