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 #33

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Hb. Epimedii Yin Yang Huo 3-15g Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang and increases the libido.
With Shan Yao, enhances its functions.
Rx. Morindae Officinalis Ba Ji Tian 6-15g Tonifies the Kidneys and strengthens Yang.
Cornu Cervi Pantotrichum Lu Rong 3-5g Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens and warms Yang, regulates the Chong and Ren channels, stabilizes the Dai Channel and tonifies and nourishes Qi and Blood.
Sm. Cuscutae Tu Si Zi 6-18g Strengthens Yang, nourishes Yin, astringes Jing and urine, benefits the marrow and benefits the Kidneys, Spleen and Liver.
Rx. Dioscoreae Shan Yao 9-30g Tonifies the Spleen, Tonifies Kidney Yin and astringes Jing.
Rz. Atractylodis Cang Zhu 3-10g Strongly dries Dampness, tonifies the Spleen and clears Dampness from the Lower Jiao.
With Xiang Fu, for chest, epigastric and abdominal pain, distention and discomfort due to Dampness and Qi Obstruction.
Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae Bai Zhu 3-15g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, dries Dampness and promotes water metabolism.
With Cang Zhu, for Damp Cold Painful Obstruction.
Sm. Sinapis Bai Jie Zi 3-15g Warms the Lungs, regulates Qi, expels Phlegm, promotes Qi movement, dissipates nodules, unblocks the collaterals and alleviates pain.
Rz. Cyperi Preparata Zhi Xiang Fu 6-14g Dredges the Liver and alleviates pain.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 3-15g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold and regulates the menses.
With Xiang Fu, tonifies the Blood and moves Qi, for premenstrual symptoms, menstrual pain and irregular menstruation.
Rz. Acori Tatarinowii Shi Chang Pu 1.5-10g Awakens the Spleen, Calms the Spirit, Disperses Wind, Harmonizes the Middle Jiao, Opens the Orifices, Promotes the movement of Qi, Removes filth, Transforms turbid Dampness, Vaporizes Phlegm.
Rz. Arisaematis Preparata Zhi Tian Nan Xing 3-10g Dries Dampness and expels Phlegm.
With Cang Zhu, for Wind-Damp painful obstruction.
Sargassum Hai Zao 6-16g Reduces Phlegm, promotes urination and reduces edema.
Hb. Leonuri Yi Mu Cao 9-60g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Stasis, regulates menstruation, promotes urination and reduces swelling and edema.
With Dang GUI, for Blood Stasis with infertility, irregular menstruation, lower abdominal pain and fullness and scanty menstruation.

Formula Actions

  • Eliminates Dampness
  • Eliminates Qi Stagnation
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Dissipates Phlegm
  • Removes obstructions from the Ren and Chong vessels
  • Nourishes the Chong meridian and reproductive organs
  • Regulates menstruation

Syndromes

  • Phlegm-Dampness with Kidney Qi Deficiency (including obesity and hirsuitism)

Clinical Manifestations

  • Long term infertility
  • A long history of Excess Phlegm
  • Irregular periods
  • Delayed menstrual cycle with sticky discharge or
  • Amenorrhea
  • Mid cycle pain
  • Vaginal discharge
  • Adhesions
  • Obesity or overweight
  • General feeling of heaviness
  • Heaviness i the four limbs
  • A pale complexion
  • Puffiness
  • Dizziness
  • Lack of strength
  • Possible swelling and edema of the lower limbs
  • Chest tightness
  • Palpitation
  • A feeling of stuffiness in the chest
  • Anorexia
  • Nausea
  • Copious viscid vaginal discharge
  • T: Fat
  • C: Sticky thick and white
  • P: Slippery or Wiry and

Treats

  • Infertility

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Take 9 grams per day from the 5th to the 11th day of the menstrual cycle.

Modifications

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