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 #37

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Zhi Ban Xia 3-15g Dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
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. Cyperi Xiang Fu 6-14g Spreads and regulates Liver Qi, regulates menstruation and alleviates pain.
With Cang Zhu, for indigestion, pain and distention in the flanks and abdomen, nausea, vomiting and acid regurgitation.
Massa Medicata Fermentata Shen Qu 6-16g Reduces Food Stagnation, promotes digestion, harmonizes the Stomach and moves Qi.
Poria Fu Ling 9-18g Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness and strengthens the Spleen.
With Zhi Ban Xia, for Phlegm, thin mucus and turbid Dampness.
With Chen Pi, and Zhi Ban Xia, for nausea, vomiting, chest fullness and distention and anorexia due to congested fluids.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 3-9g Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, descends Qi, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
With Zhi Ban Xia, for a stifling sensation in the chest and coughing with excessive white, viscous sputum due to Phlegm-Damp Obstruction.
With Cang Zhu and Fu Ling, for a thick white tongue coat with no desire to drink.
Rz. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong 3-10g Invigorates the Blood and promotes the movement of Qi.
With Xiang Fu, for Qi Stagnation combined with Blood Stasis.
Sargassum Hai Zao 6-16g Reduces Phlegm, softens areas of hardness, promotes urination and reduces edema.
With Kun Bu, for goiter and scrofula.
Thallus Eckloniae Kun Bu 3-15g Resolves Phlegm, softens Phlegm nodules, promotes urination and reduces swelling.
Rz. Acori Tatarinowii Shi Chang Pu 1.5-10g Awakens the Spleen, Harmonizes the Middle Jiao, Promotes the movement of Qi, Transforms turbid Dampness.

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

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

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Modifications

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