HERB FORMULAS

HOT FOOT SOAK #1 (TOPICAL)

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HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Hb. Siegesbeckiae Xi Xian Cao 100g Dispels Wind-Dampness, strengthens the sinews, unblocks the channels and collaterals, clears and transforms Damp-Heat and eliminates toxins.
Caulis Spatholobi Ji Xue Teng 60g Invigorates and tonifies the Blood, activates the channels and relaxes the sinews.
Caulis Lonicerae Ren Dong Teng 60g Clears Heat, resolves toxicity, dispels Wind-Dampness, soothes the sinews, unblocks the channels and clears Damp-Heat from the Lower Jiao.
Fol. Artemisiae Argyi Ai Ye 60g Warms the channels, disperses Cold, eliminates Dampness and alleviates pain .
Cx. Acanthopanacis Wu Jia Pi 30g Dispels Wind-Dampness, nourishes and warms the Liver and Kidneys, strengthens the sinews and bones, transforms Dampness and reduces swelling.
Caulis Impatientis Tou Gu Cao 30g Invigorates Blood circulation, breaks up Blood Stasis, reduces swelling, clears Heat, eliminates toxins, cools the Blood, relieves pain, drains Damp-Heat, dispels Wind and Dampness and relaxes the muscles and sinews.
Flos Carthami Hong Hua 20g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, opens the channels and alleviates pain.
Rx. Sophorae Flavescentis Ku Shen 20g Clears Heat, dries Dampness and disperses Wind.
Myrrh Mo Yao 20g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, alleviates pain and reduces swelling.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Clears Damp-Heat

SYNDROMES

  • Blood Stasis
  • Damp-Heat

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Pain that is fixed, stabbing and /or severe
  • Pain is worse with pressure
  • Dark complexion
  • Fixed, palpable masses
  • Bleeding with clots
  • Purple lips
  • Purple nails
  • Dry skin
  • Blue, dark or purplish discoloration of skin in small or large areas
  • Varicose and spider veins
  • Cold hands and feet
  • Tendency to hemorrhage dark blood or clots
  • T: Purple, possible purple or red spots
    Red purple if there is Heat
    Blue purple if there is Cold
  • C: White
  • P: Choppy or Wiry and choppy
  • Soreness, heaviness and lack of strength of the four extremities or of the two lower extremities
  • Possible progressive paralysis or atrophy
  • Insensitivity, numbness or tingling of the four extremities
  • Limb aching and pain
  • Burning Heat which is ameliorated by Cold
  • Generalized fever which is not easily alleviated
  • Possible deviation of the face, mouth and eyes
  • Poor appetite
  • Thirst with no desire to drink
  • Nausea/vomiting
  • Abnormal vaginal discharge
  • Red, hot, rough, painful urination
  • Loose stools
  • T: Red
  • C Slimy and yellow
  • P: Rapid or Slippery and rapid

TREATS

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

NOTES

  • Boil the ingredients twice. First in seven times more water than ingredients for 1.5 hours. Second in 5 times more water than ingredients for 1 hour. Combine the two batches which should result in 1 liter of liquid. Bottle and reserve for use. Use 30ml each time in 3 liters of hot water, soaking both feet for 30 minutes four times a day.

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