HERB FORMULAS

AN TAI YIN #2 - DANG GUI AND CUSCUTA FORMULA

English: Dang Gui and Cuscuta Formula
Also Known As:

HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Rx. Astragali Huang Qi 9g Tonifies Qi and Blood, strengthens the Spleen and raises the Yang Qi of the Spleen and Stomach.
With Bai Zhu, for Spleen Qi Deficiency with weakness, lassitude and loose stools.
With Dang Gui, for Blood Deficiency due to hemorrhage with fatigue, low grade fever, irritability, and thirst in patients with a weak pulse due to Qi and Blood Deficiencies.
Rx. Pseudostellariae Tai Zi Shen 6g Strengthens the Spleen and tonifies Qi.
Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae Bai Zhu 6g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi and calms the fetus.
With Huang Qin, for restless fetus with internal Heat and unstable pregnancy with Qi Deficiency and Interior Heat.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 4g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, regulates the menses, disperses Cold and stops pain due to Blood Stasis.
With Bai Shao, regulates and harmonizes Qi and Blood and treats Blood Deficiency Heat.
With Sang Ji Sheng and Du Zhong, for restless fetus due to Kidney Deficiency.
Rx. Rehmanniae Sheng Di Huang 6g Clears Heat and cools the Blood.
With Bai Shao, for Blood Deficiency Heat.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao 6g Nourishes the Blood and regulates menstruation.
With Huang Qin, cools Heat and nourishes the Blood for calming the fetus which is disturbed by Heat.
Hb. Taxilli Sang Ji Sheng 6g Nourishes the Blood and calms the womb.
Cx. Eucommiae Du Zhong 6g Tonifies the Kidneys and Liver, strengthens the sinews and bones, aids the smooth flow of Qi and Blood and calms the fetus.
Sm. Cuscutae Tu Si Zi 6g Strengthens Yang, nourishes Yin, astringes Jing and urine, benefits the marrow, tonifies the Kidneys and Liver and calms the fetus.
With Du Zhong, enriches and tonifies the Kidneys and Liver, astringes Jing, nourishes Kidney Yin , brightens the eyes and encourages the movement of Primal Yang to treat spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation and lower back pain from Kidney Deficiency.
Rx. Scutellariae Huang Qin 6g Clears Heat and calms the fetus.
With Bai Zhu and Dang Gui, for restless fetus due to Heat.
Rx. Boehmeriae Zhu Ma Gen 6g Cools the Blood, stops bleeding, calms the fetus and prevents spontaneous abortion.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Tonifies Qi and Blood
  • Strengthens the Spleen
  • Tonifies the Kidneys and Liver
  • Strengthens Yang
  • Nourishes Yin
  • Astringes Jing
  • Cools the Blood
  • Stops bleeding
  • Calms the fetus
  • Prevents spontaneous abortion

SYNDROMES

  • Kidney Deficiency
  • Kidney Yin and Yang Deficiencies With Blood Heat

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Threatened miscarriage in the early stages of pregnancy
  • Sore lower back
  • Scanty vaginal bleeding
  • Dizziness
  • Frequent urination
  • T: Pale
  • C: Normal
  • P: Weak and deep

TREATS

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

NOTES

MODIFICATIONS

For excessive vaginal bleeding: For severe abdominal pain:
+ Hb. Agrimoniae Xian He Cao + Rz. Cimicifugae Sheng Ma
+ Hb. Ecliptae Mo Han Lian + Rx. Astragali Huang Qi
+ Rx. Astragali Huang Qi