Zhu Sheng Teng Er Tang - Scute Combination

English:	Scute Combination
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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis	Dang Gui	9g	Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain. With Huang Qi, for Qi and Blood Deficiency and ulcerated abscesses with insufficient drainage or which drain a clear thin discharge. With Shu Di Huang, for Heat symptoms due to Yin Deficiency and Devastated Blood. With Bai Shao, for Blood Deficiency Heat. With Chai Hu and Bai Shao, for Liver Qi Stagnation and Blood Deficiency. With Chuan Xiong, harmonizes, nourishes and invigorates the Blood and disperses Blood Stasis.
Rz. Chuanxiong	Chuan Xiong	9g	Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of Qi and alleviates pain.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba	Bai Shao	9g	Nourishes the Blood, astringes Yin, calms Liver Yang and Liver Wind and alleviates pain. With Dang Gui and Shu Di Huang, for Blood Deficiency or Stasis. With Chai Hu, for flank pain due to Liver Qi Stagnation. With Dang Gui, nourishes Yin and Blood.
Rz. Anemarrhenae	Zhi Mu	9g	Nourishes Yin, moistens Dryness, generates Fluids, clears Deficiency Fire and quenches thirst. With Huang Bai, clears Heat and Drains Fire for Yin Deficiency Fire. With Huang Bai and Shu Di HUang, for Yin Deficiency with Empty Fire.
Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata	Shu Di Huang	9g	Nourishes the Blood and nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin. With Dang Gui, for Blood Deficiency. With Huang Bai and Zhi Mu, for Yin Deficiency Heat. With Dang Gui, Bai Shao and Chuan Xiong, for anemia.
Rx. Scutellariae	Huang Qi	9g	Tonifies Qi and Blood, promotes the discharge of pus, generates flesh and expels toxins. With Dang Gui, for Qi and Blood Deficiency with chronic non-healing sores.
Cx. Phellodendri	Huang Bai	9g	Drains Kidney Fire and relieves Fire toxicity.
Rx. Bupleuri	Chai Hu	9g	Spreads Liver Qi and relieves Stagnation. With Bai Shao, Dang Gui and Chuan Xiong, harmonizes the Blood.
Rx. Angelicae Dahuricae	Bai Zhi	9g	Reduces swelling, eliminates toxins and expels pus. With Chuan Xiong, for headache.
Cyperi	Xiang Fu	9g	Spreads and regulates Liver Qi and alleviates pain. With Chai Hu and Bai Shao, for pain and distention in the chest and flanks. With Chai Hu, for Qi Stagnation. With Dang Gui, tonifies the Blood and moves Qi. With Chuan Xiong, for Qi Stagnation combined with Blood Stasis.

Formula Actions

• Nourishes the Kidneys
• Nourishes Blood
• Activates Blood

Syndromes

• Kidney Yin Deficiency with Empty Fire Rising

Clinical Manifestations

Dizziness Tinnitus or deafness Poor memory Aching, soreness or weakness of the low back Spermatorrhea or Premature ejaculation Aching in the bones Aching in the leg and heel Dry mouth Thirst Night sweats

Five Sole Heat Malar flush Low grade fever in the afternoon Dry throat, maybe recurrent sore throat Dry stools and/or Constipation Urine short and red Heightened libido T: Red C: Little or None P: Thready and rapid

Treats

Otitis media Deafness Tinnitus Forgetfulness Spermatorrhea

Initial stage of drug-induced deafness Deafness in the elderly Low back pain Night sweats

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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