Infertility # 31
- Medicinals
- 5
Composition
Dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
Dries Dampness, tonifies the Spleen and clears Dampness from the Lower *Jiao.*
for chest, epigastric and abdominal pain, distention and discomfort due to Dampness and Qi Obstruction.Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness and strengthens the Spleen.
for Phlegm, thin mucus and turbid Dampness.Spreads and regulates Liver *Qi, regulates menstruation and alleviates pain*.
for indigestion, pain and distention in the flanks and abdomen, nausea, vomiting and acid regurgitation.Invigorates the Blood and promotes the movement of *Qi*.
for Qi Stagnation combined with Blood Stasis.
Actions
- Removes Dampness
- Dispels Qi Stagnation
- Activates the Blood
- Disperses Phlegm
- Brings order to the menstrual cycle
Patterns treated
Phlegm and Dampness accumulated in the Lower Jiao
Manifestations
- Infertility persisting over a long time
- A lengthy history of Phlegm Excess
- An irregular menstrual cycle
- A late menstrual cycle accompanied by sticky discharge, or
- Absence of menstruation
- Pain occurring mid-cycle
- Discharge from the vagina
- Tissue adhesions
- Being obese or carrying excess weight
- An overall sense of heaviness
- A heavy sensation in all four limbs
- Paleness of the complexion
- A puffy appearance
- A sense of dizziness
- Diminished strength
- The lower limbs possibly swollen with edema
- Tightness in the chest
- Heart palpitations
- A stuffy sensation in the chest
- Loss of appetite
- A feeling of nausea
- Abundant, sticky vaginal discharge
- Tongue body
- An enlarged tongue body
- Coating
- A coating that is thick, sticky, and white in color
- Pulse
- Slippery on its own, or Wiry combined with Slippery, or Slippery together with Soft and Thready, or Thready combined with Retarded
Indications
An inability to conceive