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.)

Zhong Zi Wan - 種子丸 - Seed Planting Pills

English: Seed Planting Pills
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rz. Dioscoreae Shan Yao 12g Nourishes Lung Yin, Nourishes Stomach Yin, Tonifies Kidney Yin and astringes Jing, Tonifies Lung Qi, Tonifies the Spleen.
Caulis Spatholobi Ji Xue Teng 12g Invigorates and tonifies the Blood.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao 6g Astringes Yin, Calms Liver Yang and relieves pain, Nourishes the Blood, Regulates menstruation, Softens the Liver.
Poria Fu Ling 6g Strengthens the Spleen and harmonizes the Middle Jiao.
Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae Dan Shen 6g Calms the Spirit, Dispels Blood Stasis, Invigorates the Blood, Nourishes the Blood.
Dry-fried Sm. Cuscutae Chao Tu Si Zi 6g Strengthens Yang, nourishes Yin, astringes Jing and urine, benefits the marrow, tonifies the Kidneys and Liver, benefits the Spleen and calms the fetus.
Hb. Taxilli Sang Ji Sheng 6g Tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin, nourishes the Blood and calms the womb.
Ram. cum Uncis Uncariae Gou Teng 6g Alleviates spasms, Drains Liver Heat and pacifies Liver Yang, Extinguishes Wind.
Sm. Nelumbinis Lian Zi 6g Astringes Jing, Calms the Spirit, Nourishes the Heart, Tonifies the Kidneys, Tonifies the Spleen.
Hb. Epimedii Yin Yang Huo 6g Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang,increases the libido and warms and unblocks the flow of Yang Qi.
With Xian Mao, for chills, impotence with Cold sperm, Cold extremities and infertility.
Rx. Dipsaci Xu Duan 6g Calms the fetus, Prevents miscarriage, Promotes the movement of Blood, Stops uterine bleeding, Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys.
Sm. Zizyphi Spinosae Suan Zao Ren 6g Nourishes Heart Yin, tonifies the Liver Blood and calms the Spirit.
Fr. Rubi Fu Pen Zi 6g Tonifies and stabilizes the Kidneys, astringes Jing and urine and tonifies Yang.
Fr. Lycii Gou Qi Zi 6g Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidney Blood and Yin and benefits Jing.
Rx. Astragali Huang Qi 6g Tonifies Qi and Blood, strengthens the Spleen and raises the Yang Qi of the Spleen and Stomach.
Rz. Curculiginis Xian Mao 6g Eliminates Dampness, Expels Cold, Strengthens Yang, Tonifies the Kidneys.
Cornu Cervi Pantotrichum Lu Rong 3g Benefits marrow, Regulates the Chong and Ren channels, Stabilizes the Dai Channel, Strengthens and warms Yang, Strengthens Jing and Blood, Tonifies and nourishes Qi and Blood, Tonifies the DU Channel, Tonifies the Kidneys.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra Chi Shao 6g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, relieves pain, clears Heat, cools the Blood and Clears Liver Fire.
With Bai Shao, for spasms and cramping pain associated with Blood Deficiency and Blood Stagnation.

Formula Actions

  • Nourishes and invigorates the Blood,
  • Warms Kidney Yang
  • Warms the Uterus
  • Soothes and cools the Liver

Syndromes

  • Blood Deficiency with Cold

Clinical Manifestations

  • Infertility
  • Delayed cycle
  • Scanty periods
  • Pale Blood
  • Maube copious, watery menses
  • Maybe amenorrhea
  • Tiredness
  • Depression
  • Dizziness
  • Palpitations
  • Breathlessness
  • Pale complexion
  • Blurred vision
  • Insomnia
  • Poor memory
  • A thin, weak body
  • Intolerance of Cold
  • Cold limbs
  • Soreness of waist
  • Pain in the lower back
  • Long-term or heavy menstrual bleeding
  • Painful menstruation which gets increasing worse
  • Pelvic pain during intercourse
  • Abdominal Cold pain which can be relieved by warmth
  • T: Pale and thin
  • C: Little or Thin and white
  • P: Choppy or Fine or Thin and soft orWeak or Deep and tense pulse or Thready and weak or Deep and slow

Treats

  • Infertility

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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