Irregular Menstruation #2

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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. With Bai Shao and Chai Hu, for dysmenorrhea from Liver Qi Stagnation and Blood Deficiency.
Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata	Shu Di Huang	9-30g	Nourishes the Blood and nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba	Bai Shao	5-30g	Nourishes the Blood, regulates menstruation, astringes Yin, softens the Liver and relieves pain. With Dang Gui and Shu Di Huang, for dizziness, blurred vision, and dysmenorrhea due to Blood Deficiency or Stasis. With Chai Hu, for flank pain and menstrual irregularity due to Liver Qi Stagnation. With Dang Gui, nourishes Yin and Blood.
Rx. Bupleuri	Chai Hu	3-12g	Spreads Liver Qi and relieves Stagnation.
Sm. Cuscutae	Tu Si Zi	6-18g	Astringes Jing and urine, Benefits the marrow, Nourishes Yin, Strengthens Yang, Tonifies the Kidneys and Liver.
Rz. Dioscoreae	Shan Yao	9-30g	Tonifies Kidney Yin. With Bai Shao and Chai Hu, for vaginal discharge due to Spleen Deficiency and Liver Qi Stagnation.
Poria	Fu Ling	9-18g	Harmonizes the Middle Jiao, Leaches out Dampness, Promotes urination, Strengthens the Spleen.
Rx. Schisandrae	Wu Wei Zi	1.5-9g	Tonifies the Kidneys and astringes Jing.

Formula Actions

• Enriches Yin
• Nourishes the essence of the Liver and Kidneys
• Enriches Blood

Syndromes

• Irregular menstruation due to Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

Irregular cycle Scanty, light red flow Dry eyes Diminished visual acuity Photophobia Tearing when exposed to Wind Painful eyes Blurred vision Lower back pain Weakness of the lower back, knees and extremities Light-headedness Vertigo Tinnitus Diminished hearing Five sole heat Chronic dry, sore throat Wasting and thirsting disorder Urinary incontinence Toothache

Decreased libido Dizziness Muscular weakness Dry skin Deafness Steaming bones Tidal fevers Loose teeth Dripping urine Thirst Dry tongue Numbness and weakness at the waist and knees Heel pain Knee pain Night sweats T: Red C: Little or None P: Thready and rapid

Treats

Irregular menstruation

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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