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.)

Yun Fang Yi Hao

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Poria Fu Ling 9-18g Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness and strengthens the Spleen.
With Gui Zhi, warms and transforms fluids, unblocks Yang and promotes urination.
Fol. Photiniae Shi Nan Ye 6-12g Dispels Wind, dredges the channels and tonifies the Kidneys.
Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata Shu Di Huang 9-30g Nourishes Jing and Blood, fills the Marrow and nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin.
Ram. Cinnamomi Gui Zhi 9-15g Warms the channels and collaterals to relieve pain, unblocks Yang, transforms Qi and thin mucus and warms and facilitates the flow of Qi through the channels and collaterals and Blood through the vessels.
Rz. Curculiginis Xian Mao 3-10g Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang, expels Cold and eliminates Dampness.
With Yin Yang Huo, for chills and impotence with cold extremities and infertility.
Hb. Epimedii Yin Yang Huo 3-15g Dispels Wind-Cold-Dampness, Increases the libido, Strengthens Yang, Tonifies the Kidneys, Warms and unblocks the flow of Yang Qi.
Fr. Liquidamberis Lu Lu Tong 3-10g Promotes the movement of Qi and invigorates the Blood, opens the Middle Jiao and unblocks the channels.
Flos Caryophylli Ding Xiang 1-5g Warms the Kidneys and assists Yang.
Rx. Cyathulae Chuan Niu Xi 4.5-15g Dispels Blood Stasis, Invigorates the Blood, Strengthens the tendons and bones, Tonifies the Kidneys and Liver, Unblocks the menses.

Formula Actions

  • Tonifies the Kidneys
  • Warms Yang
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Promotes urination
  • Dispels Dampness

Syndromes

  • Kidney Yang Deficiency with Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • The origin of this pattern is either a constitutional weakness, or a history of surgical procedures
  • Pain in the lower abdomen and pelvic region
  • Heavy and/or irregular periods
  • Spotting between periods or before periods
  • Infertility
  • Difficulty conceiving
  • Pain during sexual intercourse
  • Abdominal swelling
  • Painful bowel movements, especially during menstruation
  • Bleeding from the rectum during menstruation
  • Lower abdominal pain during menstruation
  • Painful urination during menstruation
  • Low back pain
  • Sometimes no symptoms at all
  • Abdominal tenderness
  • A feeling of pressure and pain during or after periods
  • Soreness of the back, legs, and hips
  • Dizziness
  • Scanty periods or spotting
  • Blood clots with periods
  • Other symptoms may include:
    Headaches
    Low grade fevers
    Depression
    Hypoglycemia
    Anxiety
  • T: Pale or with spots
  • C: Thin and white
  • P: Deep, thin and choppy

Treats

  • Endometriosis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Take from the end of menstruation to ovulation.

Modifications

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