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 # 2

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Fr. Crataegi Shan Zha 6g Reduces and guides out Food Stagnation and transforms accumulations Transforms Blood Stasis invigorates Blood circulation and dissipates clumps
With Zhi Ke, for epigastric and abdominal distention.
Rz. Curculiginis Xian Mao 6g Eliminates Dampness, Expels Cold, Strengthens Yang, Tonifies the Kidneys.
Hb. Epimedii Yin Yang Huo 6g Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang, increases the libido, dispels Wind-Cold-Dampness and warms and unblocks the flow of Yang Qi.
With Xian Mao, for chills, impotence with Cold sperm, Cold extremities and infertility.
Sm. Cuscutae Tu Si Zi 6g Astringes Jing and urine, Benefits the marrow, Nourishes Yin, Strengthens Yang, Tonifies the Kidneys and Liver.
Fr. Rubi Fu Pen Zi 6g Tonifies and stabilizes the Kidneys, astringes Jing and urine and tonifies Yang.
Arisaemae cum Bile Dan Nan Xing 6g Calms Wind, Clears Heat, Dissolves Phlegm, Stops convulsions.
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Zhi Ban Xia 6g Dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
Poria Fu Ling 6g Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness, strengthens the Spleen and transforms Phlegm.
With Bai Zhu, strengthens the Spleen and resolves Dampness.
With Zhi Ban Xia, for Phlegm, thin mucus and turbid Dampness.
Rz. Cyperi Xiang Fu 6g Spreads and regulates Liver Qi, regulates menstruation and alleviates pain.
Fr. Aurantii Zhi Ke 6g Promotes the movement of Qi, Reduces distention and pressure, Removes stagnated food, Resolves hardenings.
Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae Bai Zhu 6g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, dries Dampness and promotes water metabolism.
Rx. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong 4.5g Invigorates the Blood and promotes the movement of Qi.
With Xiang Fu, for Qi Stagnation combined with Blood Stasis.
Hb. Lycopi Ze Lan 4.5g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, regulates menstruation, promotes urination and disperses swellings.
With Chuan Xiong, for pain due to trauma, dysmenorrhea, and amenorrhea.

Formula Actions

  • Resolves Cold Dampness
  • Tonifies Kidney Yang

Syndromes

  • Dampness in the Lower Jiao

Clinical Manifestations

  • Long term infertility
  • Irregular periods
  • Delayed cycle
  • Mid cycle pain
  • Vaginal discharge
  • Adhesions
  • Obesity
  • Feeling of heaviness
  • T: Fat
  • C: Sticky
  • P: Slippery

Treats

  • Infertility

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

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Modifications

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