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Infertility #6

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Dang ShenRx. Codonopsis6–14 g

    Tonifies the Middle *Jiao, augments Qi* and nourishes the Blood.**

    for Spleen and Stomach Deficiency with fatigue, a sensation of fullness in the abdomen, dizziness, lethargy, shortness of breath, anorexia and loose stools or diarrhea.
    • Bai Zhu
    for Spleen Qi Deficiency with anorexia, loose stools and vomiting.
    for Qi and Blood Deficiency with dizziness, weakness and lassitude.
    • Bai Zhi, Zhi Gan Cao, Dang Gui
    Bai Shao, for Qi* and Blood Deficiency.
  • Bai ZhuRz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae3–15 g

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

    for Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency.
  • Tu Si ZiSm. Cuscutae6–18 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang, nourishes Yin, astringes Jing and urine and benefits the marrow.

    • Du Zhong, E
    nriches 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.
  • Fu LingPoria6 g

    Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness, strengthens the Spleen and transforms Phlegm.

    • Bai Zhu
    strengthens the Spleen and resolves Dampness.
  • Bai ShaoRx. Paeoniae Alba5–30 g

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

    nourishes Yin and Blood.
    for dizziness, blurred vision and dysmenorrhea due to Blood Deficiency or Stasis.
    • Zhi Gan Cao
    regulates the relationship between the Liver and Spleen and nourishes the sinews.
  • Chuan XiongRz. Chuanxiong3–10 g

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

    for Blood Deficiency causing menstrual problems including dysmenorrhea, scanty menses and amenorrhea.
    for Qi Stagnation combined with Blood Stasis.
  • Zhi Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae Preparata1.5–14 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, augments *Qi, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels*.

    for anorexia, fatigue and loose stools due to Spleen Deficiency.
    • Dang Shen, Fu Ling
    Bai Zhu, strengthens the Spleen and augments Qi*.
  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis3–15 g

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

    • Bai Shao
    regulates and harmonizes Qi and Blood.
    harmonizes, nourishes and invigorates the Blood and disperses Blood Stasis.
    • Bai Shao, Shu Di Huang
    Chuan Xiong,* for menstrual irregularity, amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea due to Blood Deficiency or Blood Stasis.
  • Shu Di HuangRx. Rehmanniae Preparata9–30 g

    Nourishes the Blood, nourishes Jing and Blood and fills the Marrow.

    for Blood Deficiency marked by dizziness, palpitations, insomnia and menstrual dysfunction.
    for menstrual irregularity, amenorrhea, and dysmenorrhea due to Blood Deficiency or Blood Stasis.
  • Du ZhongCx. Eucommiae8–16 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys and Liver, strengthens the sinews and bones, aids the smooth flow of Qi and Blood and tonifies Kidney Yang.

  • Lu Jiao ShuangCornu Cervi Pantotrichum Degelatinum3–5 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens and warms *Yang, regulates the Chong and Ren channels, stabilizes the Dai Channel, strengthens Jing and Blood and tonifies and nourishes Qi and Blood.*

    for infertility and thin vaginal discharge due to Kidney Deficiency Cold.
  • Chuan JiaoFr. Zanthoxyli2–7 g

    Warms the Middle Jiao, disperses Cold, dispels Dampness, relieves diarrhea and alleviates pain.

  • 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.
    • Shu Di Huang, Dang Gui
    Bai Shao,* for Blood Deficiency.
  • Dan ShenRx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae3–15 g

    Invigorates the Blood and dispels Blood Stasis.

    for irregular menstruation and retained lochia from Blood Stasis due to trauma.
  • 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 irregular menstruation and dysmenorrhea due to Qi and Blood Stasis.

Actions

  • Strengthens and warms Kidney Yang
  • Builds and enriches the Blood
  • Boosts Qi
  • Replenishes the Chong and Ren vessels
  • Nurtures and supports the uterus

Patterns treated

Deficient Kidney Yang

Manifestations

  • Infertility of long standing, or infertility presenting in an older woman
  • A history of delayed first menstruation may be present
  • Menstruation arriving late, with a diminished, pale flow, or
  • Menstrual periods occurring less often than normal
  • Menstrual cycles lacking a regular pattern
  • Menstrual flow that is either light or profuse
  • An extended interval between menstrual cycles
  • A dark, sparse discharge trailing the close of the period
  • Absence of menstruation
  • Diminished sexual desire
  • Soreness and weakness through the lower back and legs
  • Pain across the back
  • Cold extremities
  • A dark, sallow facial hue
  • A pale, lackluster complexion
  • Larger volumes of clear urine
  • Unformed, loose bowel movements
  • Lightheadedness
  • Exhaustion
  • Ringing in the ears
  • A general sensation of chilliness
  • Low mood
  • The arms and legs feel cold to the touch
  • Urinating more often than usual
  • Urination that is prolonged, with a thin stream or a dribble
  • An aching, sore back
  • Coldness and pain felt in the lower back and knees
  • Pronounced low back pain
  • A feeling of cold in the lower abdomen
Tongue body
Pale in color, enlarged and moist
Coating
A white coating is present
Pulse
Sunken and feeble, or fine and yielding, or sunken and fine, or sunken, fine and lacking in force, or sunken and slow-moving

Indications

The inability to conceive