Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Infertility # 14

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Fr. Rubi Fu Pen Zi 2-12g Tonifies and stabilizes the Kidneys and astringes Jing and urine.
Fr. Lycii Gou Qi Zi 5-18g Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidney Blood and Yin and benefits Jing.
With Shu Di Huang, for Liver and Kidney Deficiency.
Stir-fried Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao 5-30g Nourishes the Blood and regulates menstruation Astringes Yin.
Rx. Polygoni Multiflori He Shou Wu 9-30g Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, nourishes the Blood and nourishes Jing.
Hb. Epimedii Yin Yang Huo 3-15g Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang and increases the libido.
Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata Shu Di Huang 9-30g Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin, nourishes Jing and Blood and fills the Marrow.
With Gui Ban, for dizziness, insomnia, tinnitus, forgetfulness, afternoon fevers and night sweats due Yin Deficiency with Yang Rising.
Rx. Rehmanniae Sheng Di Huang 5-30g Clears Heat, cools the Blood, nourishes Yin, and generates fluids.
With Shu Di HUang, for Heat symptoms due to Yin Deficiency and Devastated Blood.
Hb. Cynomorii Suo Yang 4.5-16g Tonifies the Kidneys, benefits Jing and marrow, strengthens Yang, nourishes Liver Yin and Blood and strengthens the sinews and bones.
With Shu Di Huang and Gui Ban, for soreness and weakness of the back and knees.
Plastrum Testudinis Preparata Zhi Gui Ban 9-45g Nourishes Yin, anchors Yang, benefits the Kidneys, nourishes the Blood, enriches Yin and stabilizes the Chong and Ren channels.
Rz. Acori Tatarinowii Shi Chang Pu 1.5-10g Awakens the Spleen, Harmonizes the Middle Jiao, Promotes Blood flow and reduces swelling, Promotes the movement of Qi, Transforms turbid Dampness.
Placenta Hominis Zi He Che 1.5-5g Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, strengthens Jing, tonifies Qi and nourishes the Blood.
With Shu Di Huang, for chronic weakness and debility.
Rx. Ophiopogonis Mai Men Dong 6-15g Nourishes Lung and Stomach Yin and generates Fluids.
With Sheng Di Huang, for hematemesis or epistaxis due to Yin Deficiency with Excess Heat.

Formula Actions

  • Nourishes the Kidney Yin
  • Generates Blood
  • Regulates the Chong and Ren channels
  • Supports the Liver
  • Augments Jing

Syndromes

  • Kidney Yin Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

  • Long-term infertility
  • Early menstruation
  • Possibly a history of late menarche
  • Irregular periods
  • Infrequent menstruation
  • Decreased menses with light colored Blood and no blood clots
  • Period either scanty or heavy
  • Prolonged menstrual cycle
  • Amenorrhea
  • Loss of libido
  • Emaciation
  • Dizziness
  • Night sweating
  • Blurred vision
  • Palpitations
  • Insomnia
  • Tinnitus
  • Hearing loss
  • A weak lower body
  • Five sole Heat or
  • Low-grade fever in the afternoon
  • Back soreness
  • Aches and weakness in the waist and legs
  • Dry mouth
  • Dry bowl movements
  • Dry vagina
  • Cold limbs
  • A dusky complexion
  • Dull-pale complexion
  • T: Red
  • C: Little or None
  • P: Thready and rapid or Floating and Empty

Treats

  • Infertility

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.