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.)

Pcos #10

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Colla Corii Asini E Jiao 3-16g Nourishes the Blood and stops bleeding.
Plastrum Testudinis Gui Ban 9-45g Anchors Yang, Benefits the Kidneys, Cools the Blood, Enriches Yin, Nourishes the Blood, Nourishes Yin, Stabilizes the Chong and Ren channels, Stops uterine bleeding.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 3-15g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold, regulates the menses, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.
With Xiang Fu, tonifies the Blood and moves Qi, for premenstrual symptoms, menstrual pain and irregular menstruation.
Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata Shu Di Huang 9-30g Nourishes Jing and Blood, fills the Marrow and nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin.
With Dang Gui, for Blood Deficiency marked by dizziness, palpitations, insomnia and menstrual dysfunction.
Rx. Polygoni Multiflori He Shou Wu 9-30g Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, nourishes the Blood and nourishes Jing.
Sm. Cuscutae Tu Si Zi 6-18g Astringes Jing and urine, Benefits the marrow and calms the fetus, Nourishes Yin, Strengthens Yang, Tonifies the Kidneys and Liver.
Rx. Dipsaci Xu Duan 6-21g Abscesses and sores, Alleviates pain and reduces swellings, Calms the fetus, Prevents miscarriage, Promotes the movement of Blood, Stops uterine bleeding, Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys.
Rz. Cyperi Xiang Fu 6-14g Spreads and regulates Liver Qi, regulates menstruation and alleviates pain.
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.

Formula Actions

  • Tonifies and warms Kidney Yang

Syndromes

  • Kidney Yang Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

  • Delayed menstruation
  • Scanty and light-colored menses
  • Gradual amenorrhea
  • Occasional irregular menstruation
  • Infertility
  • Dizziness
  • Tinnitus
  • Aching and weak sensation in the loins and knees
  • A Cold sensation in the body
  • Cold limbs
  • Clear and profuse urine
  • Loose stools
  • Sexual frigidity
  • Obesity
  • T: Pale
  • C: Thin and white
  • P: Deep and thin

Treats

  • Polycystic ovary syndrome (Phase 3)

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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