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Infertility #32

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Shan ZhaFr. Crataegi8–16 g

    Reduces, guides out Food Stagnation, transforms accumulations, transforms Blood Stasis, invigorates Blood circulation and dissipates clumps.

    • Zhi Ke
    for epigastric and abdominal distention.
  • Xian MaoRz. Curculiginis3–10 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang, expels Cold and eliminates Dampness.

    for cold extremities and infertility.
  • Yin Yang HuoHb. Epimedii3–15 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang and increases the libido.

  • Tu Si ZiSm. Cuscutae6–18 g

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

  • Fu Pen ZiFr. Rubi2–12 g

    Tonifies and stabilizes the Kidneys and astringes Jing and urine.

  • Zhi Tian Nan XingRz. Arisaematis Preparatum3–10 g

    Dries Dampness and expels Phlegm.

  • Zhi Ban XiaRz. Pinelliae Preparatum3–15 g

    Dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.

  • Fu LingPoria9–18 g

    Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness and strengthens the Spleen.

    • Bai Zhu
    strengthens the Spleen and resolves Dampness.
    for Phlegm, thin mucus and turbid Dampness.
  • Zhi Xiang FuProcessed Rz. Cyperi6–14 g

    Spreads and regulates Liver *Qi, regulates menstruation and alleviates pain*.

  • Zhi KeFr. Aurantii3–10 g

    Promotes the movement of Qi, reduces distention and pressure and resolves hardenings.

  • Bai ZhuRz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae3–15 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, augments *Qi, dries Dampness and promotes water metabolism.*

  • Chuan XiongRz. Chuanxiong3–10 g

    Invigorates the Blood and promotes the movement of *Qi*.

    for Qi Stagnation combined with Blood Stasis.
  • Ze LanHb. Lycopi3–15 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, regulates menstruation, promotes urination and disperses swellings.

    for Pain due to dysmenorrhea and amenorrhea.

Actions

  • Clears out Dampness
  • Resolves Qi Stagnation
  • Enlivens the Blood
  • Breaks up Phlegm
  • Normalizes the menstrual cycle
  • Strengthens the Kidneys
  • Provides warmth to Yang

Patterns treated

Dampness and Phlegm settled in the Lower Jiao

Manifestations

  • Chronic, longstanding infertility
  • An extended history of Excess Phlegm
  • An unpredictable menstrual pattern
  • A menstrual cycle that runs late with sticky discharge, or
  • A missing menstrual period
  • Pain at mid-cycle
  • Vaginal secretions
  • Adhesion formation
  • Excess body weight or obesity
  • A pervasive sense of heaviness
  • The four limbs feeling heavy
  • Pallor of the complexion
  • A puffy look to the body
  • A dizzy sensation
  • Reduced physical strength
  • The lower limbs possibly edematous and swollen
  • A tight feeling in the chest
  • A pounding sensation in the heart
  • Chest stuffiness
  • A reduced desire to eat
  • Queasiness
  • A heavy, glutinous vaginal discharge
Tongue body
A body that appears enlarged
Coating
A coating thick in texture, white, and sticky
Pulse
Either Slippery alone, or Wiry paired with Slippery, or Slippery joined by Soft and Thready, or Thready paired with Retarded

Indications

An inability to become pregnant