HERB FORMULAS

QI GONG WAN - 起宫囊 - AROUSING THE UTERUS PILL

English: Arousing the Uterus Pill
Also Known As:

HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Zhi Ban Xia 6g Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, dissipates nodules and reduces Stagnation.
Rz. Atractylodis Cang Zhu 6g Strongly dries Dampness, tonifies the Spleen and clears Dampness from the Lower Jiao.
With Xiang Fu, for chest, epigastric and abdominal pain, distention and discomfort due to Dampness and Qi Obstruction.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 3g Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
With Zhi Ban Xia, for a stifling sensation in the chest and cough with excessive white, viscous sputum due to Phlegm-Damp Obstruction.
Poria Fu Ling 6g Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness, strengthens the Spleen,harmonizes the Middle Jiao and transforms Phlegm.
With Zhi Ban Xia, expels Phlegm and stops nausea and vomiting, hiccups, coughs with clear, profuse Phlegm and loose and watery stools.
With Zhi Ban Xia and Chen Pi, for nausea, vomiting, chest fullness and distention and anorexia due to congested fluids.
Rz. Cyperi Xiang Fu 6g Spreads and regulates Liver Qi, regulates menstruation and alleviates pain.
With Cang Zhu, for indigestion, pain and distention in the flanks and abdomen, nausea, vomiting, and acid regurgitation.
Massa Medicata Fermentata Shen Qu 6g Reduces Food Stagnation, promotes digestion, harmonizes the Stomach and moves Qi.
Rz. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong 4.5g Invigorates the Blood and promotes the movement of Qi.
With Xiang Fu, for Qi Stagnation combined with Blood Stasis.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Eliminates Dampness
  • Eliminates Qi Stagnation
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Eliminates Food Stagnation

SYNDROMES

  • Dampness in the Lower Jiao

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Irregular periods
  • Delayed menstrual cycle
  • Mid-cycle pain
  • Vaginal discharge
  • Long term infertility
  • Adhesions
  • Obesity
  • General feeling of heaviness
  • T: Normal
  • C: Sticky thick and white
  • P: Slippery

TREATS

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

NOTES

MODIFICATIONS

For excessive menses: For delayed or ceased menstruation:
- Rz. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong + 12g Dan Nan Xing
+ 15g Rx. Astragali Huang Qi + 3g Cx. Cinnamomi Rou Gui
+ 15g Rx. Dipsaci Xu Duan + 15g Rx. Achyranthis Bidentatae Niu Xi
For a stronger effect:
+ Rz. Acori Tatarinowii Shi Chang Pu For palpitations:
or + Rz. Acori Tatarinowii Shi Chang Pu
+ Rz. Acori Tatarinowii Shi Chang Pu + Rx. Polygalae Yuan Zhi
+ Thallus Eckloniae Kun Bu    
+ Sargassum Hai Zao    
or    
+ Colla Cervi Pantotrichum Lu Jiao Jiao    
   
+ Hb. Epimedii Yin Yang Huo