Nei Yi Fang San Hao

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Poria	Fu Ling	9-18g	Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness and strengthens the Spleen. With Gui Zhi, warms and transforms fluids, unblocks Yang and promotes urination.
Ram. Cinnamomi	Gui Zhi	9-15g	Warms the channels and collaterals to relieve pain, unblocks Yang, transforms Qi and thin mucus and warms and facilitates the flow of Qi through the channels and collaterals and Blood through the vessels.
Sm. Persicae	Tao Ren	4-10g	Breaks up Blood Stasis and invigorates Blood circulation.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra	Chi Shao	4.5-15g	Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and relieves pain. With Tao Ren, for Blood Stasis induced menstrual disorders, especially those characterized by early period, excessive bleeding and thick purple clots.
Cx. Moutan	Mu Dan Pi	6-12g	Invigorates the Blood and dispels Blood Stasis. With Chi Shao, for Blood Stasis disorders. With Tao Ren and Gui Zhi, for amenorrhea and abdominal pain due to Blood Stasis.
Spina Gleditsiae	Zao Jiao Ci	3-10g	Discharges pus, Draws out toxicity, Invigorates the Blood, Reduces swelling.
Ram. Euonymi	Gui Jian Yu	3-9g	Breaks up Blood Stasis and unblocks menstruation.
Hb. Salviae Chinensis	Shi Jian Chuan	6-15g	Invigorates, cools and nourishes the Blood and calms the Shen.

Formula Actions

• Invigorates the Blood
• Breaks up Stagnation
• Warms the channels
• Unblocks Yang

Syndromes

• Kidney Yang Deficiency with Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

The origin of this pattern is either a constitutional weakness, or a history of surgical procedures Pain in the lower abdomen and pelvic region Heavy and/or irregular periods Spotting between periods or before periods Infertility Difficulty conceiving Pain during sexual intercourse Abdominal swelling Painful bowel movements, especially during menstruation Bleeding from the rectum during menstruation Lower abdominal pain during menstruation Painful urination during menstruation Low back pain

Sometimes no symptoms at all Abdominal tenderness A feeling of pressure and pain during or after periods Soreness of the back, legs, and hips Dizziness Scanty periods or spotting Blood clots with periods Other symptoms may include: Headaches Low grade fevers Depression Hypoglycemia Anxiety T: Pale or with spots C: Thin and white P: Deep, thin and choppy

Treats

Endometriosis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

• Take from the end of menstruation to ovulation.

Modifications