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Granules |
Powder |
Pills |
| Category: Treat Phlegm ⌕ |
| Subcategory: Wind Phlegm ⌕ Source: |
| Actions: Clear phlegm, open sensory orifices, clear heat, extinguish wind [3] |
| Diagnosis |
| Tongue: Pulse: Other: |
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| Indications: epilepsy, convulsions, seizures, mania, depression |
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| Description |
| Name Variations:Ding Xian Wan, 定痫丸, Arrest Seizures Pill, |
| Herb List: Tian Ma • Chuan Bei Mu • Zhi Ban Xia • Fu Ling • Fu Shen • Dan Nan Xing • Shi Chang Pu • Quan Xie • Jiang Can • Hu Po • Deng Xin Cao • Chen Pi • Yuan Zhi • Dan Shen • Mai Men Dong • Zhu Sha • Zhu Li • Gan Cao • Jiang Zhi |
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| Herbs |
Cat/Dosage |
Actions |
Attributes |
| Tao Ren • Peach Kernel • 桃仁 |
Invigorate Blood
3g |
Break up blood stasis • Invigorate blood • Treat abscess • Moisten intestines • Unblock bowels |
antithrombatic • anti-inflammatory • antitussive • antiallergic • antiparasitic |
| Hong Hua • Safflower Flower • 红花 |
Invigorate Blood
3g |
Invigorate blood • Unblock menses • Dispel blood stasis • Relieve painHong Hua is better at dispersing blood stagnation to open channels/collaterals and extremities pain • Tao Ren better for blood stagnation in the abs and for lung and intestine abscess |
antiplatelet • antithrombatic • heart stimulant • CNS suppressant • uterine stimulant • adaptogenic |
| Dang Gui Wei • Chinese Angelica • 当归 尾 |
Tonify Blood
6g |
Tonify blood • Move Blood and Qi • Regulate menses • Invigorate blood • Dispel cold • Unblock bowels • Reduce abscess swelling • Alleviate pain • Clear pus • Generate flesh • Moisten intestines Dang Gui Shen (body) - tonify blood • Quan Dang Gui - harmonize blood (tonify and invigorate) • Dang Gui Wei (tail) - invigorate blood • According to the Board Exams, this herb does not affect estrogen because it has not yet been determined in which way it does affect it. However, there are numerous research articles on Dang Gui and estrogen. |
phytoestrogen • antispasmodic • cholagogue • antibaterial • antiviral • antiobesity • anti-inflammatory • antifungal • mild laxative • immune system boost • volatile oil inhibits uterine contractions |
| Chuan Xiong • Szechuan Lovage • 川芎 |
Invigorate Blood
3g |
Relieve pain • Expel Wind • Invigorate blood • Moves qi • Guide herbs to Jue Yin JingDao Di: Si Chuan • Available as injections |
Anticoagulant • Antiplatelet • Analgesic • Antitussive • Anti-inflammatory • Hypotensive • Sedative |
| Chi Shao • Red Peony Root • 赤芍 |
Invigorate Blood
4.5g |
Clear heat • Cool blood • Invigorate blood • Dispel blood stasis • Clear liver fire |
antiplatelet • antithrombatic • antibiotic • CNS suppressant • sedative • antipyretic • antiseizure • antispasmodic |
| Huang Qi • Astragalus • 黄芪 |
Tonify Qi
120g |
Tonify Spleen and Lung Qi • Tonify Wei Qi • Tonify Qi to move blood • Raise Stomach Yang Qi • Improve urination • Relief Edema • Discharge pus • Generate flesh • Push Qi to the surfaceSheng - to dry damp • Chao - to tonify Spleen, stop sweating, calm fetus • Chao jiao - to stop diarrhea |
Antioxidant • Immune System Booster • Diuretic • Anti-aging • Hypoglycemic • Hypotensive • Hepatoprotective |
| Di Long • Earth Worm • 地龙 |
Extinguish Wind Stop Tremors
3g |
expel Wind, open channel, clear heat, stop wheezing, promote urination, lower blood pressure |
antipyretic, antiseizure, hypertensive, anti-asthmatic, uterine stimulant |
| Modifications |
For |
| + Ban Xia + Tian Zhu Huang |
Excessive sputum14 |
| + Fu Zi |
Cold/flu14 |
| + Dang Shen + Bai Zhu |
Stomach and spleen deficiency14 |
| + Dang Shen + Bai Zhu + Shan Zha |
Spleen deficiency 31 |
| + Zhi Zi +Caho Suan Zao Ren |
Insomnia and irritability14 |
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| Caution |
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ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Tao Ren: Pregnancy • Blood deficiency • Anticoagulant or anti antiplatelet drugs
Hong Hua: pregnancy • anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs
Dang Gui: Autoimmune disorder • Pregnancy • Blood thinner drugs (Wafarin) • Diarrhea • Yin deficiency with heat • Dampness abdominal distention
Chuan Xiong: Pregnancy • Blood thinners • Fire from yin deficiency • Dry tongue • Dry mouth • Fever • Profuse menstrual bleeding • Spleen deficiency • caution: LV yang xu since this herb tends to move Qi upward.
Chi Shao: Pregnancy • Incompatible with Li Lu • Deficiency cold • Antiplatelet and anticoagulant drugs
Di Long: Spleen and Stomach Deficiencies
Huang Qi: Autoimmune diseases • Exterior excess • Qi stagnation • Damp obstruction • Food stagnation • Yin deficiency |
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