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Cu Luan Bao Tang促卵胞汤

Promote Ovulation Decoction

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Shan YaoRz. Dioscoreae9–30 g

    Tonifies Kidney Yin and astringes *Jing*.

  • Shu Di HuangRx. Rehmanniae Preparata9–30 g

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

    for Blood Deficiency marked by dizziness, palpitations, insomnia and menstrual dysfunction.
  • He Shou WuRx. Polygoni Multiflori9–30 g

    Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, nourishes the Blood and nourishes *Jing*.

  • Tu Si ZiSm. Cuscutae6–18 g

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

  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis3–15 g

    Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, regulates the menses and disperses Cold.

  • Rou Cong RongHb. Cistanches6–21 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens *Yang,*

    benefits Jing and marrow and warms the Womb.

Actions

  • Strengthens the Kidneys
  • Replenishes the Chong and Ren channels
  • Encourages the development of follicles
  • Supports the process of ovulation

Patterns treated

Deficiency of the Kidneys

Manifestations

  • Absence of ovulation
  • Pain that stays in one place and is stabbing and/or intense
  • Pain that intensifies when pressure is applied
  • A darkened facial complexion
  • Masses that can be felt and do not move
  • Episodes of bleeding that include clots
  • Lips with a purplish color
  • Nails with a purplish color
  • Areas of skin, small or large, showing blue, dark, or purplish discoloration
  • Dryness of the skin
  • Enlarged, twisted veins and small web-like veins
  • Coldness of the hands and feet
  • A predisposition toward heavy bleeding of dark blood or clots
Tongue body
Pale together with swelling, or exhibiting redness, or purple, possibly bearing purple or red spots
Coating
White in color, or scant, or absent
Pulse
Deep and fine - possibly slow, or fine and quick, or exhibiting a Choppy quality, or taut and choppy

Indications

  • Anovulation attributed to endocrine dyscrasia
  • A diagnosis of Polycystic ovary syndrome

Modifications