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Yu Qi Si Wu Zhi Dai Tang

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis9 g

    Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood and disperses Cold.

    • Bai Shao, Chuan Xiong
    Shu Di Huang*, for menstrual irregularity, amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea due to Blood Deficiency or Blood Stasis.
    • Bai Shao
    regulates and harmonizes Qi and Blood.
    for Heat symptoms due to Yin Deficiency and Devastated Blood.
    moderates spasms and relieves abdominal pain.
    harmonizes, nourishes and invigorates the Blood and disperses Blood Stasis.
  • Chuan XiongRz. Chuanxiong6 g

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

    for Blood Deficiency causing menstrual problems including dysmenorrhea, scanty menses and amenorrhea.
  • Bai ShaoRx. Paeoniae Alba12 g

    Nourishes the Blood and regulates menstruation.

    for dizziness, blurred vision and dysmenorrhea due to Blood Deficiency or Stasis.
    for epigastric, hypochondriac or flank pain.
    nourishes Yin and Blood.
  • Shu Di HuangRx. Rehmanniae Preparata9 g

    Nourishes Jing and Blood, fills the Marrow and nourishes Liver and Kidney *Yin*.

    for Blood Deficiency marked by dizziness, palpitations, insomnia and menstrual dysfunction.
  • Ai YeHb. Artemisiae Argyi9 g

    Warms the channels, warms the womb, stops bleeding, disperses Cold and alleviates pain.

  • Niu XiRx. Achyranthis Bidentatae9 g

    Invigorates the Blood, expels Blood Stasis and clears Damp-Heat in the Lower *Jiao*.

  • Cang ZhuRz. Atractylodis9 g

    Strongly dries Dampness, tonifies the Spleen and clears Dampness from the Lower *Jiao*.

  • Fu LingPoria9 g

    Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness and strengthens the Spleen.

  • Yuan ZhiRx. Polygalae6 g

    Calms the Spirit, sedates the Heart and clears the channel joining the Heart and Kidney.

  • Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae6 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, augments *Qi, moderates spasms, alleviates pain, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.*

  • Di YuRx. Sanguisorbae15 g

    Cools the Blood and stops bleeding.

Actions

  • Restores Yang
  • Disperses Cold
  • Warms the menstrual flow
  • Fortifies against Exhaustion

Patterns treated

A deficiency in the Chong and Ren vessels

Manifestations

  • Vaginal discharge that is red or white
  • Coldness, distention and pain in the lower abdomen
  • An internal sensation of cold and distention within the vagina
  • Intermittent abdominal pain relieved by warm pressure
  • Menstruation that is irregular (typically prolonged and heavy, or scant with clots)
  • Menstruation that comes late, with a scant amount of pale Blood
  • Uterine bleeding that is light but continuous
  • Pain in the lumbar and sacral region that worsens after menstruation or with fatigue
  • Leukorrhea that is abundant, clear and watery
  • Possibly infertility
  • Possibly dark circles around the eyes
  • A pounding or racing heartbeat
  • Breathlessness
  • Breathing that is faint and weak
  • Soaked with sweat
  • A dizzy sensation
  • Symptoms that intensify with exertion or fatigue
  • Coldness in all four limbs, or
  • Limb temperature may shift suddenly from Cold to Hot
  • An inability to tolerate Cold
  • Abdominal pain associated with Cold
  • A face that is very pale
  • A bluish discoloration of the mouth and lips
  • A diminished appetite
  • Tiredness
  • A dull, stagnant complexion
  • Stomach discomfort
  • Stools that are loose
  • Possibly menstruation that arrives late
Tongue body
Pale and swollen, bearing teeth marks
Coating
White in color and greasy in texture
Pulse
Minute — indicating the verge of collapse — or Deep combined with Slow, or Wiry combined with Choppy

Indications

Discharge from the vagina

Modifications