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Pcos #5

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Tao RenSm. Persicae4–10 g

    Breaks up Blood Stasis and invigorates Blood circulation.

  • Dan ShenRx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae3–15 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, clears Heat, soothes irritability, nourishes the Blood and calms the Spirit.

    for irregular menstruation and retained lochia from Blood Stasis due to trauma.
  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis3–15 g

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

    tonifies the Blood and moves Qi, for premenstrual symptoms, menstrual pain and irregular menstruation.
  • Chuan XiongRz. Chuanxiong3–10 g

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

    for Qi Stagnation combined with Blood Stasis.
    for Blood Deficiency causing menstrual problems including dysmenorrhea, scanty menses, and amenorrhea.
  • Fu LingPoria9–18 g

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

  • Mu Dan PiCx. Moutan6–12 g

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

    • Chi Shao
    for irregular menstruation due to Heat and obstruction from Blood Deficiency.
  • Chi ShaoRx. Paeoniae Rubra4.5–15 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, relieves pain, clears Heat and cools the Blood.

    for Blood-Stasis induced gynecological disorders such as immobile abdominal masses and amenorrhea with abdominal pain.
    for Blood Stasis induced menstrual disorders, especially those characterized by early period, excessive bleeding, and thick purple clots.
    for flank pain, abdominal pain, and dysmenorrhea due to Qi and Blood Stagnation.
    for Blood Stasis disorders.
  • 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.
  • Zhi KeFr. Aurantii3–10 g

    Promotes the movement of Qi, reduces distention and pressure and resolves hardenings.

  • Chong Wei ZiFr. Leonuri3–15 g

    Invigorates the Blood and regulates the menses.

  • Zao Jiao CiSpina Gleditsiae3–10 g

    Draws out toxicity, discharges pus, invigorates the Blood and reduces swelling.

  • Xia Ku CaoSpica Prunellae6–18 g

    Clears Hot Phlegm.

    • Zhe Bei Mu
    cools and relieves toxicity to disperse and transform Phlegm and treat goiter, scrofula and swollen or inflamed lymph glands.
  • Hai ZaoSargassum6–16 g

    Reduces Phlegm, promotes urination and reduces edema.

  • Zhe Bei MuFr. Fritillariae Thunbergii3–12 g

    Clears Heat and transforms Phlegm.

Actions

  • Dispels Heat
  • Clears away Phlegm
  • Activates the Blood
  • Dissolves Blood Stasis.

Patterns treated

Stasis of Blood and Phlegm-Heat obstructing the Chong and Ren channels

Manifestations

  • A menstrual cycle so irregular it follows no discernible pattern
  • Light bleeding that includes clots, or
  • Absent periods, though occasional heavy flooding may occur
  • Difficulty achieving pregnancy
  • A distended, full feeling in the chest and breasts
  • A bloated feeling in the stomach
  • Cramp-like pain in the lower abdomen
  • Pronounced, severe breakouts of acne
  • Coarse, heavy hair growth on the body and face
  • A desire to drink
  • Infrequent, difficult bowel movements
  • Carrying excess weight
Tongue body
Deep red or purplish-red, with black spots scattered along its margin
Coating
A greasy coating, either white or yellow in color
Pulse
Taut, slippery, and rapid in rate

Indications

Polycystic ovary syndrome presenting clinically