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Infertility #17

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Shu Di HuangRx. Rehmanniae Preparata9–30 g

    Nourishes Jing and Blood and fills the Marrow.

    for Blood Deficiency marked by dizziness, palpitations, insomnia and menstrual dysfunction.
  • Shan Zhu YuFr. Corni6–12 g

    Stabilizes the Kidneys, astringes *Jing and Body Fluids, tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin, strengthens Kidney Yang,* stabilizes the menses and stops bleeding**.

    nourishes Kidney Yin and secures Jing, while restraining urination and sweating.
    for night sweats due to Yin Deficiency.
  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis3–15 g

    Tonifies the Blood and regulates the menses.

    for Heat symptoms due to Yin Deficiency and Devastated Blood.
  • Bai ShaoRx. Paeoniae Alba5–30 g

    Nourishes the Blood, regulates menstruation, astringes Yin, softens the Liver and relieves pain.

    nourishes Yin and Blood.
    for dizziness, blurred vision and dysmenorrhea due to Blood Deficiency or Stasis.
  • Zi He ChePlacenta Hominis1.5–5 g

    Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, strengthens *Jing, tonifies Qi and nourishes the Blood*.

    for chronic weakness and debility.
    for insufficient lactation due to Blood Deficiency and anemia.
    • Shu Di Huang, Dang Gui
    Bai Shao,* for Blood Deficiency.

Actions

  • Replenishes the Blood
  • Strengthens Jing

Patterns treated

A deficiency of both Jing and Blood

Manifestations

  • A complete absence of menstruation, or
  • A facial complexion with a sallow, yellowish tone
  • Menstruation that arrives behind schedule
  • A pronounced lack of energy
  • A lower back that feels heavy and sore
  • Sleep that is disrupted by dreaming
  • A generalized weakness throughout the body
  • Little desire for food or drink
  • A febrile, elevated temperature
  • Sweating that occurs during sleep
  • A tendency to forget
  • Pain arising in the teeth
  • A lightheaded, dizzy feeling
  • A ringing sound perceived in the ears
  • Swelling of the gums
  • A discharge from the vagina
  • Widespread pitting swelling that is most pronounced in the lower body
  • Urine resembling rice-water, passed without painful urination
  • A marked intolerance of cold
  • An inability to achieve or sustain an erection
  • A reduced interest in sexual activity
  • A wasted, markedly thin body
  • Teeth that have loosened
  • Signs of aging appearing earlier than expected
  • A cold sensation felt in the abdomen
  • A tendency to be startled easily
Tongue body
The tongue may be Pale, or Pale and thick
Coating
A coating with a smooth texture and a white color
Pulse
The pulse presents as Moderate and weak, or Deep and weak

Indications

An inability to conceive a child