HERB FORMULAS

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Pin Yin
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Rz. Curculiginis Xian Mao 3-10g Tonifies the Kidneys and strengthens Yang.
With Yin Yang Huo, accentuates the effects of the herb.
Rz. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong 3-10g Invigorates the Blood and promotes the movement of Qi.
With Xiang Fu, for Qi Stagnation combined with Blood Stasis.
With Dang Gui, harmonizes, nourishes and invigorates the Blood and disperses Blood Stasis.
Hb. Lycopi Ze Lan 3-15g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and regulates menstruation.
With Chuan Xiong, for pain due to trauma, dysmenorrhea and amenorrhea.
Hb. Epimedii Yin Yang Huo 3-15g Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang and increases the libido.
Fr. Leonuri Chong Wei Zi 3-15g Invigorates the Blood, clears Heat and regulates the menses.
Rx. Achyranthis Bidentatae Niu Xi 6-16g Invigorates the Blood, expels Blood Stasis and nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra Chi Shao 4.5-15g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, relieves pain, clears Heat and cools the Blood.
With Chuan Xiong and Dang Gui, for Blood-Stasis induced gynecological disorders such as immobile abdominal masses and amenorrhea with abdominal pain.
With Xiang Fu, for flank pain, abdominal pain and dysmenorrhea due to Qi and Blood Stagnation.
Flos Carthami Hong Hua 3-10g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, opens the channels, unblocks menstruation and alleviates pain.
With Chuan Xiong, for chest and abdominal pain due to Qi and Blood Stasis.
Fr. Liquidamberis Lu Lu Tong 3-10g Promotes the movement of Qi, invigorates the Blood, opens the Middle Jiao and unblocks the channels.
With Xiang Fu, for irregular, scanty periods.
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.
Rz. Cyperi Xiang Fu 6-14g Spreads and regulates Liver Qi, regulates menstruation and alleviates pain.
With Chuan Xiong and Dang Gui, for irregular menstruation and dysmenorrhea due to Qi and Blood Stasis.
Sm. Vaccariae Wang Bu Liu Xing 4-30g Promotes the movement of Blood, promotes lactation and invigorates the channels.
With Dang Gui, Hong Hua, Chuan Xiong and Xiang Fu, for Blood Stasis leading to menstrual irregularities or amenorrhea.
  • Supplements the Kidneys
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Circulates Qi
  • Stimulates ovulation
  • Kidney Yang Deficiency with Qi and Blood Stagnation
  • Lumbago: low back feels cold, weak and aching
  • Feeling chilled
  • Aversion to Cold
  • Cold limbs
  • General debility
  • Pale face
  • Urinary frequency with abundant, clear urine or
  • Oliguria with edema
  • Maybe nocturia
  • Lassitude
  • Withdrawn, subdued behavior
  • Knees feel cold and aching
  • Dizziness
  • Tinnitus
  • Impotence
  • Spermatorrhea
  • Premature ejaculation
  • Low libido
  • Female infertility ("uterus cold and infertile")
  • Maybe anorexia
  • Maybe loose stools
  • Maybe chronic diarrhea or "cock crow" diarrhea
  • Pain that is fixed, stabbing and /or severe or
  • Pains that move around
  • Distention
  • Depression
  • Irritability
  • Pan is worse with pressure
  • Dark complexion
  • Fixed, palpable masses
  • Bleeding with clots
  • Purple lips
  • Purple nails
  • Dry skin
  • Blue, dark or purplish discoloration of skin in small or large areas,
  • Varicose and spider veins
  • Tendency to hemorrhage dark blood or clots
  • T: Pale and swollen or Purple, possible purple or red spots
  • C: White
  • P: Deep and thready - maybe slow or Choppy or Wiry and choppy
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