HERB FORMULAS

LUTEAL PHASE DEFECT #5

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HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Rx. Bupleuri Chai Hu 3-12g Spreads Liver Qi and relieves Stagnation.
With Bai Shao, for Liver Blood Deficiency with Liver Qi Stagnation.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra Chi Shao 4.5-15g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, relieves pain, clears Heat, cools the Blood and clears Liver Fire.
With Bai Shao, for spasms and cramping pain associated with Blood Deficiency and Blood Stagnation.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao 5-30g Nourishes the Blood, softens the Liver, regulates menstruation, astringes Yin and relieves pain.
With Chai Hu, for flank pain due to Liver Qi Stagnation.
Hb. Lycopi Ze Lan 3-15g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and regulates menstruation.
Hb. Leonuri Yi Mu Cao 9-60g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Stasis and regulates menstruation.
With Zi Lan, for disorders which include both Blood Stasis and accumulation of pathogenic water such as Blood separation (amenorrhea followed by generalized edema).
Rx. Artemisiae Anomalae Liu Ji Nu 6-15g Dispels Blood Stasis, unblocks menstruation and alleviates pain.
Caulis Spatholobi Ji Xue Teng 9-20g Invigorates and tonifies the Blood, activates the channels and relaxes the sinews.
Pollen Typhae Pu Huang 3-12g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and stops bleeding by astringing.
Rx. Dipsaci Xu Duan 6-21g Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, strengthens the sinews and bones, stops uterine bleeding, calms the fetus, prevents miscarriage, promotes the movement of Blood and alleviates pain.
Rx. Achyranthis Bidentatae Niu Xi 6-16g Invigorates the Blood, expels Blood Stasis, nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin, strengthens the sinews and bones and benefits the joints.
Fr. Ligustri Lucidi Nu Zhen Zi 4.5-18g Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin.
Hb. Ecliptae Mo Han Lian 9-15g Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin, cools the Blood and stops bleeding.
With Nu Zhen Zi, for dizziness, blurred vision, and premature graying of the hair due to severe Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency with ascendant Yang.
Rx. Polygoni Multiflori He Shou Wu 9-30g Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, nourishes the Blood and nourishes Jing.
Colla Corii Asini E Jiao 3-16g Tonifies and nourishes the Blood, stops bleeding and nourishes and moistens Yin.
With Pu Huang, to stop bleeding.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Supplements the Kidneys
  • Regulates the Liver
  • Nourishes the Blood
  • Invigorates the Blood

SYNDROMES

  • Kidney Deficiency with Qi and Blood Stagnation

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Anovulation
  • Scanty menstruation
  • Amenorrhea
  • 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
  • C: Thin and white
  • P: Wiry

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