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.)

Zhen An Yi Feng

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 3-15g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold, stops pain due to Blood Stasis, reduces swelling, and alleviates pain.
With Bai Shao, regulates and harmonizes Qi and Blood.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao 5-30g Nourishes the Blood, astringes Yin, calms Liver Yang, softens the Liver and relieves pain.
With Dang Gui, nourishes Yin and Blood.
Rx. Ophiopogonis Mai Men Dong 6-15g Moistens the Lungs, Nourishes Stomach Yin and generates fluids, Nourishes Yin.
Rx. Scrophulariae Xuan Shen 7-30g Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Drains Fire, Relieves toxicity.
Rx. Achyranthes Bidentatae Niu Xi 6-16g Invigorates the Blood and expels Blood Stasis Nourishes the Liver and Kidney Yin Descends Blood and Fire
Hb. Dendrobii Shi Hu 6-20g Tonifies the Kidneys, augments Jing and brightens the eyes.
Very raw Flos Chrysanthemi Ju Hua 4.5-20g Disperses Wind, clears Heat, Calms the Liver, clears the eyes, Promotes the movement of Heart Qi and Blood and stimulates Blood circulation.
Fr. Tribulus Bai Ji Li 6-15g Anchors Yang, Brightens the eyes, Calms the Liver, Dispels Wind-Heat, Disperses Stagnation and clumping, Dredges Liver Qi.
Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae Dan Shen 3-15g Invigorates the Blood and dispels Blood Stasis.
With Dang Shen, for Blood Stasis.
Margarita Zhen Zhu 0.3-1g Clears the Liver and eliminates superficial visual obstructions.
Concha Haliotidis Shi Jue Ming 9-30g Improves the vision, causes superficial visual obstruction to recede, Drains Liver Fire, pacifies the Liver and anchors and sedates Liver Yang.
With Ju Hua, for eye redness, swelling, and pain due to Liver Yang Rising.

Formula Actions

  • Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood
  • Nourishes Yin
  • Clears Heat
  • Calms the Liver
  • Improves the vision

Syndromes

  • Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Vision loss
  • Restlessness,
  • Irritability
  • Depression or an unpleasant feeling
  • Dizziness
  • Swelling of the head
  • Rib and flank fullness
  • Sore mouth
  • Dry throat
  • Sleep well at night

Treats

  • Ischemic optic neuropathy

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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