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Sa #1

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Chai HuRx. Bupleuri3–12 g

    Spreads Liver Qi and relieves Stagnation.

  • Zhi ShiFr. Aurantii Immaturus12–30 g

    Breaks up Stagnant Qi, reduces accumulation and descends *Qi.*

  • Chi ShaoRx. Paeoniae Rubra4.5–15 g

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

  • Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae3–6 g

    Moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.

  • Dan ShenRx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae3–15 g

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

  • Fo ShouFr. Sarcodactylis3–10 g

    Spreads and regulates Liver Qi.

Actions

  • Activates the Blood
  • Regulates the flow of Qi
  • Disperses Stagnation

Patterns treated

Stagnation of Qi and Blood

Manifestations

  • Scrotal distention
  • Testicles that ache and feel as if sinking
  • Pain that is stationary, sharp, and/or intense, or
  • Pain that shifts location
  • A sense of distention
  • Depressed mood
  • Irritable temperament
  • Pain that worsens with pressure
  • Darkened complexion
  • Masses that are stationary and can be felt
  • Hemorrhage containing clots
  • Lips of a purple hue
  • Nails of a purple hue
  • Parched skin
  • Discoloration of the skin—blue, dark, or purplish—affecting either small or large areas
  • Both varicose and spider veins present
  • Coldness of the hands and feet
  • Predisposition to bleeding dark-colored blood or clots
Tongue body
Purple tongue, possibly with purple or red spots; a red-purple hue when Heat is present, a blue-purple hue when Cold is present
Coating
Coating that is white in color
Pulse
Choppy alone, or wiry combined with choppy

Indications

Abnormal sperm parameters

Modifications