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Bu Shen Hua Shi Tang補腎化湿汤

Strengthen the Kidneys and Transform Dampness Decoction

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Shu Di HuangRx. Rehmanniae Preparata9–30 g

    Nourishes Liver and Kidney *Yin, nourishes Jing and Blood and fills the Marrow*.

  • Tu Si ZiSm. Cuscutae6–18 g

    Strengthens Yang, nourishes Yin, tonifies the Kidneys and Liver, astringes Jing and urine and benefits the marrow.

    for blurred vision and spots before the eyes due to Kidney and Liver Deficiency.
  • Fu Pen ZiFr. Rubi2–12 g

    Tonifies and stabilizes the Kidneys, tonifies Yang and astringes Jing and urine

  • Xian MaoRz. Curculiginis3–10 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys and strengthens *Yang*.

  • Yin Yang HuoHb. Epimedii3–15 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang and increases the libido.

    for chills, impotence with cold sperm, cold extremities and infertility.
  • Xia Ku CaoSpica Prunellae6–18 g

    Clears Hot Phlegm and dissipates nodules.

    • Zhe Be Mu
    cools and relieves toxicity to disperse and transform Phlegm and treat goiter, scrofula and swollen or inflamed lymph glands.
  • Wang Bu Liu XingSm. Vaccariae4–30 g

    Promotes the movement of Blood and invigorates the channels.

  • Wa Leng ZiConcha Arcae9–30 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dissolves Phlegm, resolves Stagnation, softens hardness and dissipates nodules.

    • Zhe Bei Mu
    for scrofula due to Phlegm-Fire.
  • Kun BuThallus Eckloniae3–15 g

    Resolves Phlegm, softens Phlegm nodules, promotes urination and reduces swelling.

  • Zhe Bei MuBul. Fritillariae Thunbergii3–12 g

    Clears Heat, transforms Phlegm and stops coughing.

  • Che Qian ZiSm. Plantaginis4–15 g

    Promotes urination, clears Damp-Heat, clears Liver Heat, clears the Lungs, expels Phlegm and stops coughing.

Actions

  • Provides warmth to the Kidneys
  • Reinforces Yang
  • Brings about the transformation of Phlegm
  • Clears out Dampness

Patterns treated

Accumulation of Phlegm-Dampness

Manifestations

  • Infertility persisting over a long period
  • An extended history of Excess Phlegm
  • Menstrual periods that are irregular
  • A late-arriving menstrual cycle accompanied by sticky discharge, or
  • Absence of menstruation
  • Pain occurring at the midpoint of the cycle
  • Discharge from the vagina
  • Formation of adhesions
  • Excess body weight or obesity
  • An overall sensation of heaviness
  • A heavy feeling in all four limbs
  • Paleness of complexion
  • A puffy appearance
  • Lightheadedness
  • Diminished strength
  • Possibly swelling and edema affecting the lower limbs
  • Tightness in the chest
  • An irregular, pounding heartbeat
  • A stuffy sensation in the chest
  • Loss of appetite
  • A queasy, nauseated feeling
  • Abundant, sticky vaginal discharge
Tongue body
Fat-bodied
Coating
Thick, sticky and white in appearance
Pulse
Slippery, or Wiry combined with Slippery, or Slippery with a soft, thready character, or Thready with a retarded quality

Indications

The inability to conceive