Luteal Phase Defect #2

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Ram. Cinnamomi	Gui Zhi	9-15g	Warms the channels and collaterals to relieve pain, unblocks Yang, transforms Qi and warms and facilitates the flow of Qi through the channels and collaterals and Blood through the vessels.
Flos Carthami	Hong Hua	3-10g	Dispels Blood Stasis, Invigorates the Blood, Opens the channels, Unblocks menstruation 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. With Wu Yao, for cold dysmenorrhea or postpartum abdominal pain.
Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae	Dan Shen	3-15g	Clears Heat, Dispels Blood Stasis, Invigorates the Blood, Soothes irritability.
Rz. Cyperi	Xiang Fu	6-14g	Spreads and regulates Liver Qi, regulates menstruation and alleviates pain.
Rx. Aucklandiae	Mu Xiang	1.5-10g	Promotes the movement of Qi, alleviates pain and strengthens the Spleen.
Rx. Linderae	Wu Yao	3-10g	Promotes the movement of Qi, alleviates pain, warms the Kidneys and disperses Cold. With Dang Gui and Xiang Fu, for menstrual pain. With Xiang Fu, for Qi and Blood Stagnation with menstrual irregularity, pain in the lower abdomen and generalized pain and distention throughout the body.
Rz. Alismatis	Ze Xie	4.5-16g	Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness and drains Kidney Fire.

Formula Actions

• Warms Yang
• Promotes the flow of Qi and Blood in the channels

Syndromes

• Kidney Yang Deficiency with Liver Qi Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

Late menarche Delayed period Scanty, light colored Blood Lack of sexual desire Low back and knee soreness and weakness Distention and pain in the sides or flanks Suffocating sensation in the chest Tendency to sigh Melancholy

Depression Irritability Inappropriate anger Irregular menses Dysmenorrhea Breast distention and pain before and during menses T: Pale or Pink C: Thin and white P: Deep and slow or Wiry

Treats

Luteal phase defect

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

Modifications

With Kidney Yin Deficiency:		With Kidney Yang Deficiency:
+ Fr. Ligustri Lucidi	Nu Zhen Zi	+ Cornu Cervi Pantotrichum	Lu Rong
+ Hb. Ecliptae	Mo Han Lian
With Kidney and Spleen Yang Deficiency:		+ Hb. Epimedii	Yin Yang Huo
+ Fr. Citri Sarcodactylis	Fo Shou	With Kidney Deficiency and Liver Qi Stagnation:
+ Rz. Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae	Bei Xie	+ Fr. Toosendan	Chuan Lian Zi
+ Rx. Curcumae	Yu Jin