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Menopause #6

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Yin Yang HuoHb. Epimedii6 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang and increases the libido.

  • Xian MaoRz. Curculiginis6 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys and strengthens *Yang*.

    for menopausal hypertension.
  • Huang QiRx. Astragali6 g

    Tonifies Qi and Blood, strengthens the Spleen, raises the Yang Qi of the Spleen and Stomach, promotes urination and reduces edema.

    for Qi Deficiency with general debility, anorexia, fatigue, tired extremities and spontaneous sweating.
  • Dang ShenRx. Codonopsis6 g

    Tonifies the Middle Jiao, augments *Qi, nourishes the Blood and promotes the generation of Body Fluids*.

    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.
    for Lung and Spleen Qi Deficiency with fatigue, shortness of breath, diarrhea and anorexia.
  • Suan Zao RenSm. Zizyphi Spinosae4.5 g

    Nourishes Heart Yin, tonifies Liver Blood, calms the Spirit, astringes sweat and generates fluids.

  • Han Fang JiRx. Stephaniae Tetrandrae4.5 g

    Promotes urination and reduces edema especially in the lower body.

  • Fu LingPoria6 g

    Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness and strengthens the Spleen.

  • Lian Zi XinPlumula Nelumbinis6 g

    Drains Heart Fire and relieves irritability.

  • Xu DuanRx. Dipsaci6 g

    Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, stops uterine bleeding and promotes the movement of Blood.

  • He Huan PiCx. Albizziae6 g

    Calms the Spirit, relieves constraint, regulates Qi, alleviates pain, dissipates swellings and reduces abscesses.

Actions

  • Warms and strengthens Kidney Yang
  • Encourages urination
  • Eases tension in the Liver
  • Harmonizes the flow of Qi
  • Replenishes Yin
  • Consolidates Fluids
  • Settles the Mind

Patterns treated

A dual Deficiency of Kidney Yin and Yang

Manifestations

  • An increase in body weight
  • Retention of bodily fluids
  • A worn-down, tired state
  • Cold in the hands and feet
  • Intolerance of cold
  • Chilled limbs
  • Repeated hot flashes with sweating
  • Head pain
  • A light-headed feeling
  • A spinning sensation
  • Ringing heard in the ears
  • A parched mouth and throat at nighttime
  • Soreness across the lower back
  • An aching deep in the bones
  • A sense of being weakened
  • Heat felt in the palms, soles and chest
  • A reddening over the cheekbones
  • An irregular pattern of menstruation
  • Bleeding between menstrual periods
  • Sensations that shift between hot and cold
  • Weakened memory
  • Difficulty hearing clearly
  • Sweating that occurs during sleep
  • Exhaustion
  • A depressed state of mind
  • A mild degree of anxiousness
  • Copious, pale-colored urine
Tongue body
Pale, pink, or a shade of pale-pink
Coating
Thin, or lacking altogether
Pulse
Felt as deep and thready, as deep and weak, or as deep, thready and wiry

Indications

A menopausal syndrome presentation