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.)

Zhi Fei Jie He Ke Tan Xue Fang - 治肺结核咳炭血方 - Tuberculosis And Hemoptysis Formula

English: Tuberculosis and Hemoptysis Formula
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Stemonae Bai Bu 120g Moistens the Lungs and stops coughing.
With Chuan Bei Mu, for coughing and chest pain due to Phlegm Heat.
Rz. Bletillae Bai Ji 120g Astringes the leakage of Blood, stops bleeding nourishes the Lungs and resolves Phlegm.
With Bai Bu, for hemoptysis due to Lung Yin Deficiency.
With Chuan Bei Mu, for hematemesis and hemoptysis associated with Lung abscess and consumption.
With San Qi, for bleeding from injury to the Lung collaterals.
Bul. Fritillariae Cirrhosae Chuan Bei Mu 60g Clears Heat, transforms Phlegm, stops coughing and nourishes and moistens the Lungs.
Placenta Hominis Zi He Che 60g Tonifies Lung Qi and augments Kidney Jing.
Rx. Notoginseng San Qi 30g Stops bleeding and transforms Blood Stasis.
With Bai Ji, for hematemesis, hemoptysis, epistaxis and hematuria.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Transforms Phlegm
  • Stops coughing
  • Nourishes and moistens the Lungs
  • Astringes the leakage of Blood
  • Stops bleeding

Syndromes

  • Hemoptysis due to Lung Yin Deficiency with Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Severe, dry hacking cough
  • No sputum expectorated
  • Recurrent hemoptysis with frothy, fresh, red Blood
  • Chest pain when coughing
  • Afternoon or tidal fever
  • Night sweats
  • Malar flush (especially in afternoon)
  • Five Sole Heat
  • Warm, dry skin
  • Red lips
  • Dry mouth and throat
  • Itching in throat
  • Hoarse voice, low voice or loss of voice
  • Emaciation
  • Insomnia
  • Dream-disturbed sleep
  • Restlessness
  • Irritability
  • Easily angered
  • T: Scarlet or Crimson
  • C: None
  • P: Thready and rapid

Treats

  • Recurrent hemoptysis
  • Pulmonary tuberculosis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Grind the ingredient into a powder and take three times a day, one hour after eating.

Modifications

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