HERB FORMULAS

HYPERTHYROID #4

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HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Spica Prunellae Xia Ku Cao 15g Clears the Liver, brightens the eyes, clears Heat and dissipates nodules.
With Chai Hu, for neck nodules due to Liver Qi Stagnation.
Rx. Scrophulariae Xuan Shen 15g Clears Heat, cools the Blood, nourishes Yin, softens hardness and dissipates nodules.
With Mu Li and Zhe Bei Mu, for scrofula, goiter, and other nodules due to Phlegm.
Rx. Rehmanniae Sheng Di Huang 12g Clears Heat, cools the Blood, nourishes Yin and generates fluids
Concha Ostreae Mu Li 12g Settles and calms the Spirit, benefits Yin, anchors Floating Yang, softens hardness and dissipates nodules.
Fossilia Ossis Mastodi Long Gu 12g Settles and calms the Spirit, calms the Liver, anchors and preserves Floating Yang and prevents leakage of fluids.
Rz. Pinelliae Preparata Zhi Ban Xia 12g Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm and descends Rebellious Qi.
With Chen Pi, for epigastric and abdominal distention or pain due to disharmony of the Stomach Qi.
With Zhe Bei Mu, for scrofula.
Bul. Fritillariae Thunbergii Zhe Bei Mu 12g Clears Heat, transforms Phlegm and dissipates nodules.
Poria Fu Ling 12g Promotes urination, resolves Dampness, strengthens the Spleen, harmonizes the Middle Jiao and transforms Phlegm.
With Ban Xia, expels Phlegm and stops nausea and vomiting.
With Ban Xia and Chen Pi, for nausea, vomiting, chest fullness and distention, and anorexia due to congested fluids.
Rx. Bupleuri Chai Hu 9g Resolves Shao Yang disorders, reduces fever, spreads Liver Qi and relieves Stagnation.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui Wei 9g Tonifies Blood, regulates menses, invigorates and harmonizes Blood and reduces swelling.
Rx. Scutellariae Huang Qin 9g Clears Lung Heat, dries Dampness, drains Fire, detoxifies and calms ascending Liver Yang.
With Xia Ku Cao, for dizziness and headache due to extreme rebellion of Liver Fire.
Fr. Gardeniae Zhi Zi 9g Clears Heat and reduces Fire.
Thallus Eckloniae Kun Bu 9g Resolves Phlegm, softens Phlegm nodules, clears Heat, promotes urination and reduces swelling.
With Hai Zao, for goiter and scrofula.
Hb. Sargassii Hai Zao 9g Clears Heat, resolves Phlegm and softens Phlegm nodules.
With Gan Cao, for goiter and scrofula.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 6g Regulates Qi, tonifies the Spleen, adjusts the Middle, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 6g Moderates and harmonizes the effects of the other herbs.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Clears the Liver
  • Drains Fire
  • Transforms Phlegm
  • Scatters nodulations

SYNDROMES

  • Liver Fire with Phlegm

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Marked goiter which is soft without pain
  • Possible nodulations
  • Possible exophthalmos
  • Emotional tension
  • Severe, splitting headaches with dizziness
  • Head distention
  • Sudden tinnitus or deafness
  • Flushed face
  • Red, swollen, painful eyes
  • Irritability
  • Impetuosity
  • Irascibility with violent angry outbursts
  • Dry mouth
  • Bitter taste in mouth
  • Thirst with profuse drinking
  • Vomiting sour or bitter liquid
  • Insomnia
  • Restlessness
  • Constipation or dry stools
  • Maybe rib pain
  • Aversion to heat
  • Trembling hands
  • Trembling tongue
  • Palpitations
  • Insomnia
  • Aversion to Heat
  • Profuse sweating
  • Hungers easily with increased food intake
  • T: Red or Red tip and edges
  • C: Thick, yellow, dry and rough
  • P: Wiry, Shi and rapid

TREATS

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

NOTES

MODIFICATIONS

For Stomach Heat with Spleen Deficiency: For Stomach Heat with Spleen Deficiency with Phlegm:
- Rx. Scutellariae Huang Qin - Rx. Scutellariae Huang Qin
- Fr. Gardeniae Zhi Zi - Fr. Gardeniae Zhi Zi
- Rx. Bupleuri Chai Hu - Rx. Bupleuri Chai Hu
- Rx. Rehmanniae Sheng Di Huang - Rx. Rehmanniae Sheng Di Huang
- Rx. Angelicae Sinensis (tails) Dang Gui Wei - Rx. Angelicae Sinensis (tails) Dang Gui Wei
+ 30g Gypsum Fibrosum Shi Gao + 30g Gypsum Fibrosum Shi Gao
+ 12gRz. Anemarrhenae Zhi Mu + 12gRz. Anemarrhenae Zhi Mu
+ 9g Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae Bai Zhu + 9g Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae Bai Zhu
+ 9g Rx. Codonopsis Dang Shen + 9g Rx. Codonopsis Dang Shen
+ 6g Rx. Aucklandiae Mu Xiang + 6g Rx. Aucklandiae Mu Xiang
For severe goiter:
 + 15g Rx. Scrophulariae Xuan Shen
+ 9g Rz. Dioscoreae Huang Yao Zi
For hand shaking and trembling:
+ 9g Rz. Sparganii San Leng + 15g Concha Haliotidis Shi Jue Ming
+ 9g Rz. Curcumae E Zhu + 9g Ram Uncariae cum Uncis Gou Teng
For insomnia, irritability, tension and impetuosity:
 + 9g Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao
+ 12g Cortex Albizzia He Huan Pi
For fatigue:
+ 12g Caul. Polygoni Multiflori Ye Jiao Teng + 20g Rx. Astragali Huang Qi
+ 12g Sm. Zizyphi Spinosae Suan Zao Ren
For increased appetite due to Stomach Heat:
For a sensation of throat obstruction:
 + 9g Rz. Anemarrhenae Zhi Mu
+ 12g Rz. Belamcandae She Gan
For loose stools due to Spleen Deficiency:
For thirst with profuse drinking:
 + 12g Rx. Codonopsis Dang Shen
+ 12g Tub. Ophiopogonis Mai Men Dong + 12g Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae Bai Zhu
+ 12g Rx. Trichosanthis Tian Hua Fen
For profuse sweating:
For pain and distention in the eyes:
 + 15g Sm Tritici Levis Fu Xiao Mai
+ 15g Rx. Angelicae Dahuricae Bai Zhi + 15g Fr. Schisandrae Wu Wei Zi
+ 15g Fr. Lycii Gou Qi Zi    
+ 9g Rz. Acori Tatarinowii Shi Chang Pu    
+ 9g Fr. Tribuli Bai Ji Li