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Nei Yi Fang Yi Hao

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis3–15 g

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

    for pain due to Blood Stasis in the extremities.
    tonifies the Blood and moves Qi, for premenstrual symptoms, menstrual pain and irregular menstruation.
  • Dan ShenRx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae3–15 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, nourishes the Blood and calms the Spirit.

    for irregular menstruation and retained lochia from Blood Stasis due to trauma.
  • Niu XiRx. Achyranthis Bidentatae6–16 g

    Invigorates the Blood, expels Blood Stasis and nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin.

  • Chi ShaoRx. Paeoniae Rubra4.5–15 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and relieves pain.

    • Chuan Xiong, Dang Gui
    Pu Huang,* for Blood-Stasis induced gynecological disorders such as immobile abdominal masses and amenorrhea with abdominal pain.
    for flank pain, abdominal pain and dysmenorrhea due to Qi and Blood Stagnation.
  • Xiang FuRz. Cyperi6–14 g

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

    for irregular menstruation and dysmenorrhea due to Qi and Blood Stasis.
  • Chuan XiongRz. Chuanxiong3–10 g

    Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of *Qi and alleviates pain*.

    for Qi Stagnation combined with Blood Stasis.
    for Blood Deficiency causing menstrual problems including dysmenorrhea, scanty menses and amenorrhea.
  • Gui ZhiRam. Cinnamomi9–15 g

    Warms the channels and collaterals to relieve pain and warms and facilitates the flow of Qi through the channels and collaterals and Blood through the vessels.

    expels Wind-Dampness, warms the channels and collaterals, facilitates joint movement and relieves the discomfort of painful obstruction.
    for irregular menstruation due to Yang Deficiency with Cold Stagnation.
  • Mo YaoMyrrh3–12 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, alleviates pain and reduces swelling.

  • Wu Ling ZhiFaeces Trogopterori3–10 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis,

    alleviates pain, transforms Stasis and stops bleeding.

  • Pu HuangPollen Typhae3–12 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and stops bleeding by astringing.

    for Blood Stasis causing menstrual irregularity, dysmenorrhea and lochiostasis with chest and abdominal pain.
  • Xue JieSanguis Draconis0.3–0.6 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, alleviates pain and stops bleeding.

Actions

  • Promotes the movement of Blood
  • Dissolves Stagnation
  • Warms the meridians
  • Opens the flow of Yang

Patterns treated

Kidney Yang Deficiency combined with Blood Stagnation

Manifestations

  • This pattern's root cause is either an innate constitutional weakness or a prior surgical history
  • Pain arising in the lower abdomen and pelvic area
  • Menstrual flow that is profuse and/or irregular
  • Light bleeding between periods, or just before menstruation begins
  • The inability to become pregnant
  • Struggling to achieve pregnancy
  • Pain arising during intercourse
  • Distension of the abdomen
  • Bowel movements causing pain, most notably around menstruation
  • Rectal bleeding that occurs with the menstrual period
  • Menstrual periods accompanied by pain in the lower abdomen
  • Pain on urination during the menstrual period
  • Lumbar pain
  • In certain cases, entirely symptom-free
  • The abdomen is tender to the touch
  • Pressure and pain experienced during or following menstrual periods
  • Aching soreness through the back, legs, and hips
  • A dizzy, lightheaded sensation
  • Sparse menstrual flow or light spotting
  • Clotting of blood during menstrual periods
  • Additional possible symptoms: headache, low-grade fever, depression, hypoglycemia, and anxiety
Tongue body
Pale-colored, or dotted with spots
Coating
Sparse, white in appearance
Pulse
Deep, thready, and rough

Indications

Endometrial tissue growing outside the uterus

Notes

Begin dosing prior to menstruation and continue through its course.