HERB FORMULAS

RU YONG YAN FANG JIA JIAN -  乳痈验方加減 - MODIFIED BREAST WELLING ABSCESS EXPERIENTIAL FORMULA

English: Modified Breast Welling Abscess Experiential Formula
Also Known As:

HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Hb. Taraxaci Pu Gong Ying 9-30g Reduces abscesses, dissipates nodules, relieves Fire toxicity and promotes lactation.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Viride Qing Pi 3-10g Spreads Liver Qi, breaks up Stagnant Qi, dissipates accumulations and transforms Phlegm.
With Xiang Fu, for pain and distention of the flanks due to Liver Qi Stagnation.
With Wang Bu Liu Xing, Chuan Shan Jian and Pu Gong Ying, for breast abscess.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 3-9g Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
With Qing Pi for flank pain and chest and abdominal distention due to Liver Qi Stagnation.
Squama Manitis Chuan Shan Jia 3-10g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, unblocks menstruation, promotes lactation, reduces swelling and promotes the discharge of pus.
With Wang Bu Liu Xing, for Insufficient lactation or lack of lactation.
With Pu Gong Ying, for inflammatory lesions of the skin that have not yet pustulated.
Bul. Fritillariae Cirrhosae Chuan Bei Mu 3-12g Clears Heat, transforms Phlegm and dissipates nodules.
Rx. Bupleuri Chai Hu 3-12g Spreads Liver Qi, relieves Stagnation and resolves Phlegm and congestion.
With Qing Pi, for intercostal pain due to Qi obstruction in the Liver channel.
With Gan Cao, for upper right quadrant pain.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 1.5-14g Clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity, resolves Phlegm and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.
With Pu Gong Ying, for abscesses or other toxic swellings.
Fr. Trichosanthis Gua Lou 9-30g Reduces abscesses, dissipates nodules and eliminates pus.
Rz. Cyperi Xiang Fu 6-14g Spreads and regulates Liver Qi, regulates menstruation and alleviates pain.
With Chai Hu, for Qi Stagnation and menstrual irregularity.
With Chai Hu, Wang Bu Liu Xing, Chuan Shan Jia and Qing Pi, for breast distention or breast nodules.
Rx. Platycodi Jie Geng 3-10g Expels pus and Phlegm.
With Gan Cao, for Lung abscess with expectoration of pus and pain in the chest and flanks.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 3-15g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold, regulates the menses, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.
With Xiang Fu, tonifies the Blood and moves Qi.
Rx. Rhapontici/Echinopsis Lou Lu 3-14g Clears Heat, resolves toxicity, drains abscesses and swellings, expels pus and promotes lactation.
With Gua Lou, promotes lactation due to Qi Stagnation transforming into Heat.
With Gua Lou, Chuan Bei Mu and Pu Gong Ying, for red, painful and swollen breasts.
With Wang Bu Liu Xing and Chuan Shan JIa, for insufficient milk production or obstruction of milk flow due to Heat.
Sm. Vaccariae Wang Bu Liu Xing 4-30g Promotes the movement of Blood, promotes lactation, invigorates the channels, reduces swelling and drains abscesses.
With Pu Gong Ying and Guan Lou, for breast abscess.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Move Qi
  • Open the breasts
  • Scatter nodulation
  • Clears Heat
  • Eliminates pus

SYNDROMES

  • Breast milk Accumulation with Heat brewing pus

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Postpartum swollen lumps in the breast
  • The lumps begin soft and gradually harden
  • Stagnant breast milk
  • Chest oppression
  • Vexation
  • Agitation
  • Localized redness, swelling, aching and pain
  • Fever
  • Thirst
  • Reddish urination
  • Dry stools
  • T: Red
  • C: Slimy and yellow
  • P: Deep, wiry and rapid

TREATS

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

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