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Infertiity #29

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis3–15 g

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

  • Chuan XiongRz. Chuanxiong3–10 g

    Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of *Qi and alleviates pain*.

  • Dan ShenRx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae3–15 g

    Invigorates the Blood and dispels Blood Stasis.

    for irregular menstruation.
  • Tao RenSm. Persicae4–10 g

    Breaks up Blood Stasis and invigorates Blood circulation.

  • Wang Bu Liu XingSm. Vaccariae4–30 g

    Promotes the movement of Blood, promotes lactation and invigorates the channels.

    for amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, mobile and fixed abdominal masses and accumulations.
  • Wa Leng ZiConcha Arcae9–30 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dissolves Phlegm and resolves Stagnation.

  • Mao Dong QingRx. Ilicis Pubescentis15–120 g

    Invigorates the Blood and unblocks the channels and collaterals.

  • Lu Lu TongFr. Liquidamberis3–10 g

    Promotes the movement of Qi, invigorates the Blood, opens the Middle Jiao and unblocks the channels.

  • Zao Jiao CiSpina Gleditsiae3–10 g

    Draws out toxicity, discharges pus, invigorates the Blood and reduces swelling.

  • Hai ZaoSargassum6–16 g

    Reduces Phlegm.

  • Xue JieSanguis Draconis0.3–0.6 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and alleviates pain.

  • Chai HuRx. Bupleuri3–12 g

    Spreads Liver Qi and relieves Stagnation.

  • Mu XiangRx. Aucklandiae1.5–10 g

    Promotes the movement of Qi and alleviates pain.

Actions

  • Activates the circulation of the Blood
  • Harmonizes the flow of Qi
  • Diminishes Phlegm

Patterns treated

Stagnation of both Liver Qi and Blood

Manifestations

  • A dull, darkened complexion
  • Wasting of the body
  • Bilateral distention of the flanks and ribs, at times with stabbing pain
  • An enlarged Liver and Spleen
  • A sense of suffocation in the chest
  • An inclination to sigh
  • A melancholic disposition
  • Low spirits
  • Being easily irritated
  • Anger disproportionate to the situation
  • An irregular menstrual cycle
  • Painful menstruation
  • An inability to conceive
  • Blocked fallopian tubes
  • Breast distention and pain occurring both before and throughout menstruation
Tongue body
Dark purple in color, at times with purple spots along the tongue's edge
Pulse
Presenting as Wiry, Choppy, and Slow all at once

Indications

An inability to become pregnant