HERB FORMULAS

CU HUANG TI TANG

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HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata Shu Di Huang 9-30g Nourishes Jing and Blood, fills the Marrow and nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin.
With Dang Gui, for Blood Deficiency marked by dizziness, palpitations, insomnia and menstrual dysfunction.
With Gui Ban, for dizziness, insomnia, tinnitus, forgetfulness, afternoon fevers and night sweats due Yin Deficiency with Yang Rising.
Plastrum Testudinis Gui Ban 9-45g Nourishes Yin, anchors Yang, benefits the Kidneys, strengthens the bones, nourishes the Blood, enriches Yin, stabilizes the Chong and Ren channels, cools the Blood and stops uterine bleeding.
Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae Bai Zhu 3-15g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, dries Dampness, promotes water metabolism and calms the fetus.
Rx. Dipsaci Xu Duan 6-21g Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, strengthens and reconnects the sinews and bones. stops uterine bleeding, calms the fetus, prevents miscarriage, promotes the movement of Blood and alleviates pain.
Hb. Cistanches Rou Cong Rong 6-21g Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang,
benefits Jing and marrow and warms the Womb.
Stir-fried Flos Sophorae Immaturus Huai Hua Mi 4.5-16g Cools the Blood and stops bleeding.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 3-15g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold and regulates the menses.
With Shu Di Huang, for Heat symptoms due to Yin Deficiency and Devastated Blood.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Supplements the Liver and Kidneys
  • Strengthens the Chong and Ren
  • Strengthens the corpus luteum

SYNDROMES

  • Kidney Deficiency with Insufficiency of the Chong and Ren

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Early or late periods
  • Scant Blood
  • No clots
  • Thin vaginal discharge
  • Late menarche
  • Delayed period
  • Scanty, light colored Blood
  • Lack of sexual desire
  • Low back and knee soreness and weakness
  • Delayed or irregular menstruation
  • Profuse or scanty dark Blood with small clots
  • Premenstrual breast distention and pain
  • Low back pain
  • Distention and pain in the lower abdomen during menstruation
  • Profuse thick or thin vaginal discharge
  • T: Pale or Red
  • C: Thin and white or Little or None
  • P: Wiry or Deep and slow or Thready and rapid

TREATS

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

NOTES

  • Take this formula from the 17th day to the 25th day of the cycle.

MODIFICATIONS

For Kidney Yin Deficiency: For Kidney Yang Deficiency:
+ Fr. Ligustri Lucidi Nu Zhen Zi + Rx. Astragali Huang Qi
+ Hb. Ecliptae Mo Han Lian + Rx. Morindae Officinalis Ba Ji Tian