Fu Fang Di Hu Tang - 复方地胡湯 - Compound Pheretima And Polygonum Cuspidatum Decoction

English:	Compound Pheretima (Pheretima) and Polygonum Cuspidatum Decoction
Also Known As:	Bushy Knotweed Rhizome Combination

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rx. Astragali	Huang Qi	30g	Promotes urination, Reduces edema, Strengthens the Spleen, Tonifies Qi and Blood, Tonifies the Lungs.
Pheretima	Di Long	20g	Clears Heat, unblocks and promotes movement in the channels and collaterals and promotes urination.
Rz. Polygoni Cuspidatae	Hu Zhang	20g	Clears Heat, Dispels Blood Stasis, Disperses swelling, Drains Heat, Invigorates the Blood, Resolves Dampness, Transforms Phlegm.
Sm. Typhonii	Lai Fu Zi	20g	Descends Qi, Eliminates distention, Promotes digestion, Reduces Food Stagnation, Reduces Phlegm, Transforms accumulation, Treats hypertension.
Squama Manitis	Chuan Shan Jia	20g	Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and reduces swelling.
Caulis Akebiae	Mu Tong	15g	Promotes urination and unblocks blood vessels.
Sm. Plantaginis	Che Qian Zi	15g	Clears Damp-Heat, Clears Liver Heat, Clears the Lungs and expels Phlegm, Promotes urination.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae	Gan Cao	9g	Tonifies the Spleen and augments Qi and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.

Formula Actions

• Tonifies Qi
• Strengthens the Spleen
• Clears Damp-Heat
• Promotes urination
• Invigorates the Blood
• Breaks up Stasis

Syndromes

• Qi Deficiency with Damp-Heat and Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

Urinary frequency, pain and burning sensation in urination White mucous discharge from the urinary tract after bowel movement Pain in genital/groin/lower back areas Impotence

Premature ejaculation Insomnia Dreaminess Amnesia Dizziness Depression

Treats

Chronic prostatitis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

Modifications

For a stronger effect:
+ Hb. Hedyotis Diffusae	Bai Hua She She Cao
+ Sm. Vaccariae	Wang Bu Liu Xing
+ Hb. Plantaginis	Che Qian Cao