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Pcos #4

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Shan YaoRz. Dioscoreae9–30 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, nourishes Stomach Yin,tonifies Kidney Yin and astringes *Jing*.

    for vaginal discharge due to Spleen Deficiency and Liver Qi Stagnation.
  • Shan Zhu YuFr. Corni6–12 g

    Stabilizes the Kidneys, astringes *Jing and Body Fluids, tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin, strengthens Kidney Yang,* stabilizes the menses and stops bleeding**.

  • Mu Dan PiCx. Moutan6–12 g

    Clears Heat, cools and harmonizes the Blood, clears Deficiency Fire, invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and clears Liver Fire.

    for residual Warm pathogen which has injured the Yin and Kidney Yin Deficiency with steaming bones.
  • 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 the Liver and Kidney *Yin.*

    Wit Nu Zhen Zi, for dizziness, blurred vision, and pre-mature graying of the hair due to severe Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency with ascendant Yang.

  • Gou Qi ZiFr. Lycii5–18 g

    Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidney Blood and *Yin and benefits Jing.***

    for hemoptysis due to Yin Deficiency.
  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis3–15 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 and treats Blood Deficiency Heat.
    tonifies the Blood and moves Qi, for premenstrual symptoms, menstrual pain and irregular menstruation.
  • Bai ShaoRx. Paeoniae Alba5–30 g

    Nourishes the Blood, regulates menstruation, softens the Liver and relieves pain.

    for flank pain due to Liver Qi Stagnation.
    nourishes Yin and Blood.
  • Chong Wei ZiFr. Leonuri3–15 g

    Invigorates the Blood and regulates the menses.

  • Mai Men DongRx. Ophiopogonis6–15 g

    Nourishes Lung and Stomach Yin and generates fluids.

    for hematemesis or epistaxis due to Yin Deficiency with Excess Heat.
  • Sheng Di HuangRx. Rehmanniae5–30 g

    Clears Heat, cools the Blood, nourishes Yin and generates fluids.

    • Bai Shao
    for Blood Deficiency Heat.
  • Xiang FuRz. Cyperi6–14 g

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

    for Qi Stagnation and menstrual irregularity.
  • Chai HuRx. Bupleuri3–12 g

    Spreads Liver Qi and relieves Stagnation.

    • Bai Shao
    for Liver Blood Deficiency with Liver Qi Stagnation and vertigo, dizziness, thoracic and costal pain, and menstrual irregularity due to Liver Qi Stagnation.
    • Bai Shao, Dang Gui, Mu Dan Pi
    Xiang Fu,* for irregular menstruation with pain and cramps.

Actions

  • Replenishes Kidney Yin
  • Builds up the Blood
  • Eases Liver Qi
  • Opens the Chong and Ren channels

Patterns treated

Deficiency of Kidney Yin and Blood, accompanied by Liver Qi Stagnation

Manifestations

  • Menstrual cycles that are irregular and lightly flowing, or
  • Complete cessation of menses
  • Marked premenstrual syndrome
  • A depressed mood
  • An agitated, restless state
  • Head pain, or
  • Feeling dizzy
  • Sleep disturbed by excessive dreaming
  • Sweating that occurs during sleep
  • Skin breakouts in the pattern of acne
  • Difficulty achieving pregnancy
Tongue body
Showing redness
Coating
A coating of minimal thickness
Pulse
Fine and taut in quality

Indications

Polycystic ovary syndrome, as diagnosed