HERB FORMULAS

MENORRHAGIA #2

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HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Rx. Ginseng Ren Shen 6g Powerfully tonifies Yuan Qi and tonifies Spleen and Stomach Qi.
With Shu Di Huang, for severe Qi and Blood Deficiency due to loss of Blood.
With Bai Zhu, tonifies the transformation and transportation functions of the Spleen.
With Huang Qi, for Qi Deficiency with general debility, anorexia and spontaneous sweat.
Rx. Astragali Huang Qi 15g 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 Sheng Ma, raises the Yang Qi of the Spleen, allowing turbid Yin to descend and be eliminated, treating chronic diarrhea, a dragging sensation in the abdomen, fatigue, shortness of breath, uterine bleeding and prolapses.
Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae Bai Zhu 12g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, dries Dampness and promotes water metabolism.
With Pao Jiang, for bleeding due to Deficiency of Spleen Yang with hemafecia or hematuria.
Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata Shu Di Huang 12g Nourishes Jing and Blood and fills the Marrow.
Rz. Cimicifugae Sheng Ma 9g Raises Yang and lifts sunken Qi.
With Bai Zhu, for Dai Channel spasms manifested as dragging sensations in the lower body, usually accompanied by vaginal discharge.
Rz. Dioscoreae Shan Yao 15g Tonifies the Spleen, nourishes Stomach Yin, tonifies Kidney Yin and astringes Jing.
Endoconcha Sepiae Hai Piao Xiao 9g Restrains, holds in and stops bleeding.
Rz. Zingiberis Preparata Pao Jiang 9g Stops bleeding associated with Deficiency Cold.
Hb. Leonuri Yi Mu Cao 15g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Stasis and regulates menstruation.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Tonifies Qi
  • Nourishes the Blood
  • Stops bleeding

SYNDROMES

  • Spleen Qi Deficiency

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Menorrhagia
  • Pale-red to normal Blood color
  • Thin and watery Blood with clots
  • Irregular menstruation
  • Sallow complexion
  • Fatigue
  • Anorexia
  • Abdominal and epigastric distention after eating
  • Four limbs feel tired and heavy
  • Maybe acid regurgitation or vomiting
  • Loose stools
  • Shortness of breath
  • May be much Blood due to Spleen Not Governing Blood
  • May be little Blood due to Spleen Qi Sinking
  • The Blood is pale-red in color and watery
  • An empty feeling in the lower abdomen

TREATS

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

NOTES

MODIFICATIONS

For aversion to Cold, cold limbs, and a weak low back and knees: For reddish menstrual Blood, dizziness, tinnitus and a weak low back and legs:
- Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata Shu Di Huang - Rz. Zingiberis Preparata Pao Jiang
- Rz. Dioscoreae Shan Yao - Rz. Cimicifugae Sheng Ma
- Endoconcha Sepiae Hai Piao Xiao - Rz. Dioscoreae Shan Yao
+ 9g Colla Cervi Cornus Lu Jiao Jiao - Endoconcha Sepiae Hai Piao Xiao
+ 9g Sm. Cuscutae Tu Si Zi + 9g Fr. Ligustri Lucidi Nu Zhen Zi
+9g Cx. Eucommiae Du Zhong + 9g Hb. Ecliptae Han Lian Cao
    + 9g Colla Cervi Cornus Lu Jiao Jiao