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Nu Ke Ba Zhen Wan女科八珍丸

Women's Precious Tea Pills

Also known asGynecological Eight Pearls Pills · Gynecology Eight Treasure Pills

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis9 g

    Tonifies, Invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold, stops pain due to Blood Stasis and regulates the menses.

    • Bai Shao
    regulates and harmonizes Qi and Blood.
    moderates spasms and relieves abdominal pain.
    harmonizes, nourishes and invigorates the Blood and disperses Blood Stasis.
  • Bai ShaoRx. Paeoniae Alba9 g

    Nourishes the Blood, regulates menstruation, Softens the Liver, relieves pain and calms Liver *Yang.*

    regulates the relationship between the Liver and Spleen and nourishes the sinews.
    nourishes Yin and Blood.
  • Dang ShenRx. Codonopsis9 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.
    • Bai Zhu
    for Spleen Qi Deficiency with anorexia, loose stools and vomiting.
    • Bai Zhu, Gan Cao, Dang Gui
    Bai Shao, for Qi* and Blood Deficiency.
  • Fu LingPoria9–18 g

    Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness, strengthens the Spleen and harmonizes the Middle *Jiao.*

    • Bai Zhu
    strengthens the Spleen and resolves Dampness.
  • Bai ZhuRz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae9 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, augments *Qi, dries Dampness and promotes water metabolism*.

    for Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency.
  • Chuan XiongRz. Chuanxiong6–9 g

    Invigorates the Blood and promotes the movement of *Qi.*

    for Blood Deficiency causing menstrual problems including dysmenorrhea, scanty menses, and amenorrhea.
  • Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae6–9 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, augments *Qi, moderates spasms, alleviates pain and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.*

    for anorexia, fatigue and loose stools due to Spleen Deficiency.
    • Dang Shen, Fu Ling
    Bai Shao, strengthens the Spleen and augments Qi*.
    • Bai Shao
    moderates spasms and alleviates pain, for painful spasms of the leg or abdomen.
  • Hua ShiTalcum9–18 g

    Promotes urination and drains Heat from the Urinary Bladder.

Actions

  • Builds up Qi and Blood
  • Harmonizes the Menstrual Cycle

Patterns treated

Deficient Qi and Blood

Manifestations

  • Tiredness
  • Lightheadedness
  • Anemic condition
  • Light menstrual flow
  • Palpitations of the heart
  • Dryness of the hair and skin
  • Nails that crack
  • Loss of appetite
  • Menstrual cycle irregularity
  • Menstruation accompanied by pain
  • Menstrual flow that is minimal or absent
  • Easily provoked temper
  • Pallid facial color
  • Weak memory or poor concentration
Tongue body
Pale in color
Coating
A thin, white layer
Pulse
Thin combined with frail, or Empty, or Deep combined with even, or Deep combined with retarded

Indications

  • Anemic states
  • Irregular menstrual cycles
  • Sparse menstrual flow
  • Convalescence following childbirth or sickness
  • Atrophy of the optic nerve
  • Diminished appetite
  • Exhaustion
  • Hair dryness
  • Painful periods
  • Absence of menstruation
  • Low blood sugar
  • PMS symptoms
  • Delayed wound healing
  • Tendency to forget
  • Heart pounding sensation

Modifications

Cautions

Should not be used in the early stage of an acute illness, for example a cold or the flu.

Notes

Administration should begin only once bleeding has stopped, and it should be avoided during menses.