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Infertility #9

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Bai ZhuRz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae3–15 g

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

  • Ba Ji TianRx. Morindae Officinalis6–15 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys and strengthens *Yang*.

  • Dang ShenRx. Codonopsis6–14 g

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

    • Bai Zhu
    for Spleen Qi Deficiency with anorexia, loose stools and vomiting.
  • 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.

  • 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.
    for low back pain from Kidney Deficiency.
  • Shan YaoRx. Dioscoreae9–30 g

    Tonifies Kidney Yin and astringes *Jing*.

    for Spleen and Kidney Deficiency with fatigue, weakness, anorexia and watery stools.
  • Qian ShiSm. Euryales8–30 g

    Stabilizes the Kidneys, astringes *Jing, expels Dampness and stops discharge*.

  • Rou GuiCx. Cinnamomi1.5–5 g

    Warms the Kidneys, Spleen and Heart and strengthens Yang and Ming Men Fire, alleviates pain and assists in the generation of Qi and Blood.

    for Deficiency of Ming Men Fire with impotence or infertility.
  • Zhi Fu ZiRx. Aconiti Lateralis Preparata1.5–15 g

    Warms Ming Men Fire and assists Heart, Kidney and Spleen *Yang*.

    powerfully tonifies Kidney Yang, for Kidney Yang Deficiency with lower back pain and weakness in the legs and knees.
  • Bu Gu ZhiFr. Psoraliae3–9 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang, stabilizes Jing and astringes urine.

Actions

  • Strengthens and warms Kidney Yang
  • Enriches and builds the Blood
  • Replenishes and boosts Qi
  • Enriches and supports the Chong and Ren channels
  • Provides nourishment to the uterus

Patterns treated

Insufficiency of Kidney Yang

Manifestations

  • Infertility of long duration, or infertility occurring in an older woman
  • A history of late onset of menses is possible
  • Late menstrual periods accompanied by scanty, pale flow, or
  • Menstrual cycles occurring less often than normal
  • Menstrual cycles lacking a regular pattern
  • Menstrual flow that is either light or profuse
  • A menstrual cycle that runs longer than usual
  • A light, dark-colored flow toward the close of the period
  • Absence of menstruation
  • Diminished sexual desire
  • Soreness and lack of strength in the lower back and legs
  • Aching in the back region
  • Extremities that feel cold
  • A dull, grayish facial hue
  • A pale, lackluster facial color
  • Copious, clear urination
  • Unformed, watery bowel movements
  • Lightheadedness
  • Lack of energy
  • Ringing in the ears
  • A general sensation of coldness
  • A low, depressed mood
  • Chilled extremities
  • Urinating more often than usual
  • Urination that is prolonged, producing a thin stream or dribbling flow
  • A sore, aching back
  • Coldness and pain affecting the lower back and knees
  • Pronounced lower back pain
  • A feeling of cold in the lower abdomen
Tongue body
Pale, enlarged and moist in appearance
Coating
A white coating
Pulse
Sunken and feeble, or fine and yielding, or sunken and thin, or sunken, thin and lacking force, or sunken and slow

Indications

Inability to conceive