Tian Chong Hua Jian Tang - 窴揰化坚汤 - Regulate The Chong And Soften Hard Masses Decoction

English:	Regulate the Chong and Soften Hard Masses Decoction
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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Cx. Eucommiae	Du Zhong	10g	Tonifies the Kidneys and Liver and aids the smooth flow of Qi and Blood. With Bai Shao and Xia Ku Cao, for dizziness and light-headedness due to Rising Liver Yang.
Fr. Lycii	Gou Qi Zi	10g	Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidney Blood and Yin and benefits Jing.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis	Dang Gui	10g	Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, regulates the menses, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain. With Bai Shao, regulates and harmonizes Qi and Blood.
Spica Prunellae	Xia Ku Cao	15g	Clears Liver Fire, clears Hot Phlegm and dissipates nodules.
Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae	Dan Shen	15g	Calms the Spirit, Cools the Blood, Dispels Blood Stasis, Invigorates the Blood, Nourishes the Blood, Reduces abscesses.
Hb. Lycopi Lucidi	Ze Lan	10g	Dispels Blood Stasis, Disperses swellings, Invigorates the Blood, Regulates menstruation.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Viride	Qing Pi	10g	Breaks up Stagnant Qi, Dissipates accumulations, Dries Dampness, Spreads Liver Qi, Transforms Phlegm.
Concha Ostreae	Mu Li	10g	Anchors Floating Yang, Benefits Yin, Calms the Liver, Dissipates nodules, Softens hardness.
Rz. Chuanxiong	Chuan Xiong	10g	Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of Qi and alleviates pain. With Dang Gui, harmonizes, nourishes and invigorates the Blood and disperses Blood Stasis for Blood Deficiency causing menstrual problems including dysmenorrhea, scanty menses, and amenorrhea.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra	Chi Shao	10g	Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis,clears Heat, cools the Blood and relieves pain. With Chuan Xiong and Dang Gui, for Blood-Stasis induced gynecological disorders such as immobile abdominal masses and amenorrhea with abdominal pain. With Bai Shao, for spasms and cramping pain associated with Blood Deficiency and Blood Stagnation.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba	Bai Shao	10g	Nourishes the Blood, regulates menstruation, astringes Yin, adjusts the Ying and Wei, softens the Liver and relieves pain. With Gan Cao, for epigastric, hypochondriac or flank pain. With Dang Gui, nourishes Yin and Blood.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae	Gan Cao	5g	Resolves Phlegm, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.

Formula Actions

• Harmonizes the Chong and Ren
• Softens hardness
• Resolves lumps

Syndromes

• Disharmony between the Chong and Ren Channels

Clinical Manifestations

Breast distention and pain before and during menses Pain in the breast and nipple Dislike of having them covered Small nodules Epigastric pain (worse when emotionally upset) Belching with acid regurgitation Nausea/vomiting Anorexia Epigastric distention Distention and pain in the sides or flanks Suffocating sensation in the chest

Tendency to sigh Melancholy Depression Irritability Inappropriate anger Irregular menses Scanty menstruation Dysmenorrhea Maybe amenorrhea Maybe infertility T: Pink C: Thin and white P: Wiry and thready

Treats

Fibrocystic breast disease Amenorrhea

Nausea/Vomiting

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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