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Luteal Phase Defect #1

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Nu Zhen ZiFr. Ligustri Lucidi4.5–18 g

    Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidney *Yin and clears Deficiency Heat.*

  • Mo Han LianHb. Ecliptae9–15 g

    Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidney *Yin*

    for dizziness, blurred vision, and premature graying of the hair due to severe Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency with ascendant Yang.
  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis3–15 g

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

    tonifies the Blood and moves Qi, for premenstrual symptoms, menstrual pain and irregular menstruation.
    for cold dysmenorrhea or postpartum abdominal pain.
  • Dan ShenRx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae3–15 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, clears Heat and soothes irritability.

  • Xiang FuRz. Cyperi6–14 g

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

  • Mu XiangRx. Aucklandiae1.5–10 g

    Promotes the movement of Qi, alleviates pain and strengthens the Spleen.

    for lower abdominal Coldness and pain.
  • Wu YaoRx. Linderae3–10 g

    Promotes the movement of Qi, alleviates pain, warms the Kidneys and disperses Cold.

    for menstrual pain.
    for Qi and Blood Stagnation with menstrual irregularity, pain in the lower abdomen and generalized pain and distention throughout the body.
  • Ze XieRz. Alismatis4.5–16 g

    Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness and drains Kidney Fire.

Actions

  • Tonifies the Kidneys
  • Regulates Qi
  • Balances the Blood

Patterns treated

Kidney Yin Deficiency accompanied by Liver Qi Stagnation

Manifestations

  • Menstruation that comes late or is irregular
  • Dark menstrual Blood, heavy or scant in amount, containing small clots
  • Breast distention and pain occurring before menstruation
  • The lower abdomen feeling distended and painful during menstruation
  • Pain in the low back
  • Vaginal discharge that is heavy in amount, either thick or thin
Tongue body
A Pale coloring
Coating
Thin in texture and white in color
Pulse
A Wiry quality

Indications

A diagnosis of luteal phase defect

Modifications