HERB FORMULAS

TAI YUAN YIN - 胎原饮 - FETUS ORIGINAL QI DECOCTION

English: Fetus Original Qi Decoction
Also Known As:

HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Rx. Ginseng Ren Shen 9g Tonifies Qi, calms the Spirit and prevents downward movement of the fetus.
With Shu Di Huang, for severe Qi and Blood Deficiencies due to loss of Blood.
With Bai Zhu, tonifies the transformation and transportation functions of the Spleen.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 6g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, regulates the menses, disperses Cold and stops pain due to Blood Stasis.
With Huang Qi, for Qi and Blood Deficiencies and pallor, debility, fatigue and/or low grade fever due to excessive blood loss.
With Bai Shao, Regulates and harmonizes Qi and Blood and treats Blood Deficiency Heat.
With Shu Di Huang, for Heat symptoms due to Yin Deficiency and Devastated Blood.
With Gan Cao, moderates spasms and relieves abdominal pain.
With Ren Shen, Bai Zhu, Bai Shao and Shu Di Huan, for general menstrual disorders with fatigue and weakness due to Qi and Blood Deficiencies.
Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata Shu Di Huang 6g Nourishes the Blood, nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin, nourishes Jing and Blood and fills the Marrow.
With Dang Gui, for Blood Deficiency marked by dizziness, palpitations, insomnia and menstrual dysfunction.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao 6g Nourishes the Blood and regulates menstruation.
With Dang Gui and Shu Di Huang, for dizziness, blurred vision, and dysmenorrhea due to Blood Deficiency or Stasis.
With Gan Cao, for abdominal pain due to disharmony between the Liver and Stomach.
With Dang Gui, nourishes Yin and Blood.
Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae Bai Zhu 6g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi and calms the fetus.
With Shu Di Huang , Dang Gui and Bai Shao, for unstable pregnancy with Blood Deficiency.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 3g Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle and helps prevent Stagnation from tonic herbs.
With Bai Zhu, for anorexia and other symptoms of Damp-Obstruction due to Spleen Deficiency.
Cx. Eucommiae Du Zhong 6g Tonifies the Kidneys and Liver, aids the smooth flow of Qi and Blood and calms the fetus.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 3g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.
With Ren Shen, relieves palpitations and anxiety .

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Tonifies Qi and Blood
  • Calms the fetus

SYNDROMES

  • Qi and Blood Deficiencies threatening miscarriage during the first trimester of pregnancy

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Threatened miscarriage during the first trimester of pregnancy or
  • Miscarriage after several months or premature delivery
  • Lassitude
  • Dizziness
  • Blurred vision
  • Palpitations
  • Insomnia
  • Anorexia
  • Loose stools
  • Tiredness
  • Weariness
  • Pale complexion
  • Weak limbs
  • Abdominal distention
  • Lumbar soreness
  • Frequent, clear urine
  • Clear, watery vaginal discharge
  • Scanty vaginal bleeding
  • Pale dilute blood
  • T: Pale
  • C: Thin and white
  • P: Weak in the Qi position

TREATS

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

NOTES

MODIFICATIONS

For raising Qi, nourishing and calming: For prevention without Heat or Cold signs:
+ Rx. Astragali Huang Qi + Poria Pararadicis Fu Shen
+ Colla Corii Asini E Jiao + Rx. Dipsaci Xu Duan
For a stronger effect:
+ Hb. Taxilli Sang Ji Sheng
+ Poria Fu Ling
For Qi Deficiency:
+ Terra Flava Usta Zao Xin Tu + Rx. Astragali Huang Qi
+ Rz. Dioscoreae Shan Yao + Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae Bai Zhu
For Cold:
+ Rz. Zingiberis Gan Jiang
For Heat:
    + Rx. Scutellariae Huang Qin