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 #41

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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 disperses Cold.
Rz. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong 3-10g Invigorates the Blood and promotes the movement of Qi.
With Dang Gui, for Blood Deficiency causing menstrual problems including dysmenorrhea, scanty menses and amenorrhea.
Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata Shu Di Huang 9-30g Nourishes Jing and Blood and fills the Marrow.
With Dang Gui, for Blood Deficiency marked by dizziness, palpitations, insomnia and menstrual dysfunction.
Rx. Morindae Officinalis Ba Ji Tian 6-15g Tonifies the Kidneys and strengthens Yang.
Sm. Trigonellae Hu Lu Ba 3-10g Warms the Kidneys, disperses Dampness and alleviates pain.
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Zhi Ban Xia 3-15g Dissipates nodules, Dries Dampness, Harmonizes the Stomach, Reduces Stagnation, Transforms Phlegm.
Rx. Curcumae Yu Jin 3-15g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, regulates Qi flow and alleviates pain.
Sm. Sinapis Bai Jie Zi 3-15g Warms the Lungs, regulates Qi, expels Phlegm, dissipates nodules, unblocks the collaterals and alleviates pain.
Massa Medicata Fermentata Shen Qu 6-16g Harmonizes the Stomach, Moves Qi, Promotes digestion, Reduces Food Stagnation.
Fr. Crataegi Shan Zha 8-16g Reduces and guides out Food Stagnation and transforms accumulations.
With Shen Qi, for general indigestion and Food Stagnation.
Rz. Arisaematis Preparatum Zhi Tian Nan Xing 3-10g Dries Dampness and expels Phlegm.
Spina Gleditsiae Zao Jiao Ci 3-10g Discharges pus, Draws out toxicity, Invigorates the Blood, Reduces swelling.

Formula Actions

  • Tonifies the Kidneys
  • Disperses Phlegm

Syndromes

  • Kidney Yang Deficiency With Phlegm-Dampness

Clinical Manifestations

  • Patients are typically obese
  • Chronic infertility or
  • A history of miscarriage with two years or more since last conceiving
  • Sallow, white facial complexion
  • Dizziness
  • The patients tend to be inactive and unmotivated
  • Drowsiness
  • A slimy mouth with excessive Phlegm
  • Chest oppression
  • Abdominal distention
  • Pasty, excessive white vaginal discharge
  • Late menstruation (may come only every 50 - 70 days)
    Scanty menstruation or
  • Amenorrhea
  • May be uterine myoma or
  • Fallopian tube blockage
  • May be anovulation
  • T: Normal
  • C: Slimy
  • P: Slippery

Treats

  • Infertility
  • Fallopian tube blockage

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