Alopecia #14
- Medicinals
- 8
Composition
Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, nourishes the Blood and Jing and expels Wind from the skin by nourishing the Blood.
Nourishes and fortifies Liver and Kidney *Yin, nourishes Jing and Blood, extinguishes Wind and moistens and lubricates the Intestines and Lungs.*
Releases the Exterior, eliminates irritability, harmonizes the Middle Jiao and relieves stuffy sensations in the chest.
Tonifies Qi and Blood.
- Bai Zhu
Tonifies the Blood, nourishes and moistens *Yin, and moistens the Lungs and Large Intestine.*
- Bai ZhuRz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae3–15 g
Tonifies the Spleen, augments *Qi, dries Dampness, promotes water metabolism, stabilizes the Exterior and stops sweating.*
Tonifies and augments the Heart and Spleen, nourishes the Blood and calms the Spirit
Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach, augments *Qi, nourishes the Blood and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs*.
Actions
- Boosts Qi
- Enriches the Blood
Patterns treated
Depleted Qi and Blood
Manifestations
- Commonly seen in those of frail constitution, following a long illness, or after childbirth
- Shedding of the hair
- The shedding slowly worsens over time
- Bare patches that enlarge and multiply, particularly where friction is frequent, such as the back of the head.
- The scalp looks glossy and feels soft
- The hair turns gray earlier than expected
- Lips lacking color
- Short broken hairs dot the affected patch unevenly and can be rubbed loose
- A fluttering, pounding heartbeat
- Breathlessness
- A faint, feeble voice
- A woozy, unsteady feeling
- Excessive drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Tongue body
- Pale red in hue
- Coating
- A thin layer of white coating
- Pulse
- A pulse both thready and weak
Indications
- Hair loss
- Hair that grays before its time