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Infertility #40

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis3–15 g

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

  • Gua LouFr. Trichosanthis9–30 g

    Clears Lung Heat and transforms Hot Phlegm and regulates *Qi.*

  • Xiang FuRz. Cyperi6–14 g

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

    tonifies the Blood and moves Qi, for premenstrual symptoms, menstrual pain and irregular menstruation.
    for Qi Stagnation combined with Blood Stasis.
  • Suo Luo ZiSm. Aesculi3–10 g

    Regulates Qi, relieves the Middle Jiao, descends *Qi and stops epigastric pain*.

    for irregular menstruation and dysmenorrhea due to Qi and Blood Stasis.
  • Chuan XiongRz. Chuanxiong3–10 g

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

    for Blood Deficiency causing menstrual problems including dysmenorrhea, scanty menses and amenorrhea.
  • Xu DuanRx. Dipsaci6–21 g

    Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, strengthens the sinews and bones, stops uterine bleeding, calms the fetus, prevents miscarriage, promotes the movement of Blood and alleviates pain.

    tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, strengthens the lower back and secures the Chong and Ren channels to treat aching in the lower back and knees, weakness of the legs which makes walking difficult and especially threatened miscarriage due to instability of the Chong and Ren channels.
  • Du ZhongCx. Eucommiae8–16 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys and Liver, strengthens the sinews and bones, aids the smooth flow of Qi and Blood and calms the fetus.

    for a restless fetus or bleeding during pregnancy accompanied by lower back pain and a sense of dropping in the lower trunk.
    for low back pain.
  • Tu Si ZiSm. Cuscutae6–18 g

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

    enriches and tonifies the Kidneys and Liver, astringes Jing, nourishes Kidney Yin, brightens the eyes and encourages the movement of Primal Yang to treat spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation and lower back pain from Kidney Deficiency.
  • Shi Nan YeFol. Photiniae6–12 g

    Dispels Wind, dredges the channels and tonifies the Kidneys.

  • Yin Yang HuoHb. Epimedii3–15 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang, increases the libido, dispels Wind-Cold-Dampness and warms and unblocks the flow of *Yang Qi.*

  • Rou Cong RongHb. Cistanches6–21 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens *Yang,*

    benefits Jing and marrow and warms the Womb.

    for decreased sexual desire.
  • Ba Yue ZhaFr. Akebiae6–30 g

    Dredges the Liver, regulates Qi, controls pain and invigorates the Blood.

  • Gou Qi ZiFr. Lycii5–18 g

    Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidney Blood and Yin and benefits Jing.

Actions

  • Strengthens and warms Kidney Yang
  • Brings the Liver into balance

Patterns treated

Deficient Kidney Yang accompanied by stagnant Liver Qi

Manifestations

  • Difficulty achieving pregnancy
  • A feeling of tightness in the chest before the period
  • Irritability and restlessness in the days before menstruation
  • Breast swelling and aching before the menstrual period
  • Weakness and soreness of the lower back occurring during the period
  • Aching in the legs and feet during the menstrual period
  • Ringing in the ears occurring during menstruation
  • A reduced vaginal discharge following the period
  • Vaginal dryness after menstruation ends
  • A drop in sexual desire once the period has ended
  • Pulse is deficient and wiry in quality
Tongue body
Possibly dark in color
Coating
A white coating is present

Indications

An inability to conceive

Notes

Starting 3-5 days prior to the onset of the period, give 5 to 7 consecutive doses.