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Luteal Phase Defect #3

Medicinals
10

Composition

  • Yin Yang HuoHb. Epimedii3–15 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang and increases the libido.

    for chills, cold extremities and infertility.
  • Xian MaoRz. Curculiginis3–10 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens *Yang and expels Cold* .

    accentuates the effects of the herb.
  • 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, regulates the menses and disperses Cold.

    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.

    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*.

  • 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

    Warms the Kidneys, disperses Cold, promotes the movement of Qi and alleviates pain.

    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

  • Provides warming nourishment to the Kidneys
  • Corrects and smooths the circulation of Qi and Blood

Patterns treated

Deficiency of Kidney Yin and Yang, complicated by Qi and Blood Stagnation

Manifestations

  • Low back pain: a cold, weak, aching sensation in the lumbar region
  • A chilled sensation throughout the body
  • Dislike of cold environments
  • Cold sensation in the extremities
  • Overall bodily weakness
  • Facial pallor
  • Frequent urination producing copious, clear urine or
  • Reduced urine output accompanied by edema
  • Possible nighttime urination
  • A sense of being drained of energy
  • A reserved, subdued manner
  • An aching, cold sensation in the knees
  • Lightheadedness
  • Diminished sexual desire
  • Infertility in women (traditionally described as a "womb that is cold and unable to conceive")
  • Possible loss of appetite
  • Possibly long-standing diarrhea, or diarrhea striking at daybreak ("cock-crow" diarrhea)
  • Ringing in the ears or hearing loss
  • Weakened memory
  • A deep aching felt within the bones
  • Aching sensations in the legs and heels
  • Possible loose bowel movements
  • Pain that stays in one place, feels stabbing, and/or is severe, or
  • Pain that shifts from place to place
  • A feeling of bloating
  • A depressed mood
  • An irritable temperament
  • Discomfort that increases when pressure is applied
  • A darkened facial coloring
  • Masses that are stationary and can be felt
  • Bleeding accompanied by clots
  • A purplish tint to the lips
  • Purplish discoloration of the nails
  • Dryness of the skin
  • Skin discoloration - blue, dark, or purplish - covering small or large patches,
  • Enlarged varicose veins together with spider veins
  • A cold sensation in the hands and feet
  • A propensity to bleed dark blood or pass clots
Tongue body
Either a pale-red, swollen tongue, or a purple tongue possibly showing purple or red spotting
Coating
White, or scant, or absent entirely
Pulse
Deep and fine, possibly slow - or fine and rapid, or choppy, or wiry together with choppy

Indications

Deficient function of the luteal phase

Modifications