HERB FORMULAS

NODULAR VASCULITIS #1

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HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Rx. Astragali Huang Qi 9-30g Tonifies Qi and Blood, strengthens the Spleen, raises the Yang Qi of the Spleen and Stomach and relieves numbness and pain.
Cx. Cinnamomi Rou Gui 1.5-5g Warms the Kidneys, Spleen and Heart, strengthens the Yang and Ming Men Fire, disperses deep Cold, warms the channels, unblocks the channels and vessels, alleviates pain and assists the generation of Qi and Blood.
Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae Dan Shen 3-15g Invigorates, cools and nourishes the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, clears Heat, soothes irritability and calms the Spirit.
Caul. Spatholobi Ji Xue Teng 9-20g Invigorates and tonifies the Blood, invigorates the channels and relaxes the sinews.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra Chi Shao 4.5-15g Invigorates and cools the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, relieves pain, clears Heat, clears Liver Fire and brightens the eyes.
Sp. Prunellae Xia Ku Cao 6-18g Clears Liver Fire, brightens the eyes, clears Hot Phlegm and dissipates nodules.
Rz. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong 3-10g Invigorates the Blood and promotes the movement of Qi.
Rx. Scrophulariae Xuan Shen 7-30g Clears Heat, cools the Blood, nourishes Yin and Relieves toxicity.
Sm. Coicis Yi Yi Ren 9-30g Strengthens the Spleen, resolves Dampness, expels Wind-Dampness, relieves pain and Clears Damp-Heat.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 3-9g Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 3-6g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Clears Heat
  • Cools the Blood
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Relieves Dampness
  • Tonifies Qi and Blood

SYNDROMES

  • Qi and Blood Deficiency with Blood Heat and/or Damp-Heat Leading to Blood Stagnation

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Chronic inflammatory nodules of the legs
  • Mainly affects women aged 30 to 60
  • Men are less often affected
  • The nodules or lumps are usually found on the backs of the lower legs but they may also occur on the thighs and arms
  • One or both legs may be involved
  • Lesions range in size from small bumps to large plaques
  • They may be more easily seen than felt
  • Aching legs
  • Red-purple discoloration
  • Cool skin
  • Varicose veins
  • There can be acute inflammation or ulceration
  • Nodules may continue to erupt at irregular intervals over months or years

TREATS

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

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