Skip to content
Neijing
pldeesfr

Knowledge baseFormulas

Luteal Phase Defect #2

Medicinals
8

Composition

  • Gui ZhiRam. Cinnamomi9–15 g

    Warms the channels and collaterals to relieve pain, unblocks Yang, transforms *Qi and warms and facilitates the flow of Qi through the channels and collaterals and Blood through the vessels.*

  • Hong HuaFlos Carthami3–10 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, opens the channels, unblocks menstruation and alleviates pain.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Brings Warmth to Yang
  • Encourages Qi and Blood to move freely through the channels

Patterns treated

Kidney Yang Deficiency accompanied by Liver Qi Stagnation

Manifestations

  • A delayed onset of first menstruation
  • A period that arrives late
  • Menstrual Blood that is scant and pale in color
  • Diminished sexual desire
  • The low back and knees feeling sore and weak
  • The sides or flanks feeling distended and painful
  • A feeling of suffocation in the chest
  • A frequent urge to sigh
  • A melancholic mood
  • A depressed state of mind
  • An irritable temperament
  • Anger that arises without good cause
  • Menstruation occurring irregularly
  • Painful menstruation
  • The breasts distended and painful both before and during menstruation
Tongue body
Presenting as Pale, or as Pink
Coating
Thin in texture and white in color
Pulse
Presenting as Deep and slow, or as Wiry

Indications

A diagnosis of luteal phase defect

Modifications