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.)

Infertiity #29

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 3-15g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood and regulates the menses.
Rz. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong 3-10g Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of Qi and alleviates pain.
Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae Dan Shen 3-15g Invigorates the Blood and dispels Blood Stasis.
With Dang Gui, for irregular menstruation.
Sm. Persicae Tao Ren 4-10g Breaks up Blood Stasis and invigorates Blood circulation.
Sm. Vaccariae Wang Bu Liu Xing 4-30g Promotes the movement of Blood, promotes lactation and invigorates the channels.
With Wang Bu Liu Xing and Wa Leng Zi, for amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, mobile and fixed abdominal masses and accumulations.
Concha Arcae Wa Leng Zi 9-30g Invigorates the Blood, dissolves Phlegm and resolves Stagnation.
Rx. Ilicis Pubescentis Mao Dong Qing 15-120g Invigorates the Blood and unblocks the channels and collaterals.
Fr. Liquidamberis Lu Lu Tong 3-10g Invigorates the Blood, Opens the Middle Jiao and unblocks the channels, Promotes the movement of Qi.
Spina Gleditsiae Zao Jiao Ci 3-10g Discharges pus, Draws out toxicity, Invigorates the Blood, Reduces swelling.
Sargassum Hai Zao 6-16g Reduces Phlegm.
Sanguis Draconis Xue Jie 0.3-0.6g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and alleviates pain.
Rx. Bupleuri Chai Hu 3-12g Spreads Liver Qi and relieves Stagnation.
Rx. Aucklandiae Mu Xiang 1.5-10g Promotes the movement of Qi and alleviates pain.

Formula Actions

  • Invigorates Blood circulation
  • Regulates Qi
  • Reduces Phlegm

Syndromes

  • Liver Qi and Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Facial color dark and dull
  • Emaciation
  • Sides and ribs distended on both sides (maybe with sharp pain)
  • Enlargement of the Liver and Spleen
  • Suffocating sensation in chest
  • Tendency to sigh
  • Melancholy
  • Depression
  • Irritability
  • Inappropriate anger
  • Irregular menses
  • Dysmenorrhea
  • Infertility
  • Obstruction of the fallopian tubes
  • Breast distention and pain before and during menses
  • T: Dark purple (maybe purple spots on edge of tongue)
  • P: Wiry, choppy and slow

Treats

  • Infertility

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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