HERB FORMULAS

DING JING TANG - 定精方 - SETTLE THE MENSES FORMULA

English: Settling the Menses Formula
Also Known As:  

HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Sm. Cuscutae Tu Si Zi 9g Strengthens Yang, nourishes Yin, astringes Jing and urine, benefits the marrow, tonifies the Kidneys and Liver and benefits the Kidneys and Spleen.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao 9g Nourishes the Blood, regulates menstruation, astringes Yin, softens the Liver and relieves pain.
With Dang Gui, nourishes Yin and Blood.
With Dang Gui and Shu Di Huang, for dizziness, blurred vision, and dysmenorrhea due to Blood Deficiency or Stasis.
With Chai Hu, for flank pain due to Liver Qi Stagnation.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 9g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold,stops pain due to Blood Stasis and regulates the menses.
With Shu Di Huang, for Heat symptoms due to Yin Deficiency and Devastated Blood.
With Chai Hu and Bai Shao, for dysmenorrhea from Liver Qi Stagnation and Blood Deficiency.
Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata Shu Di Huang 4.5g Nourishes the Blood and Liver and Kidney Yin, nourishes Jing and fills the Marrow.
With Dang Gui, for Blood Deficiency marked by dizziness, palpitations, insomnia and menstrual dysfunction.
Rx. Dioscoreae Shan Yao 4.5g Tonifies the Spleen, nourishes Stomach Yin , tonifies Kidney Yin and astringes Jing.
With Chai Hu and Bai Shao, for vaginal discharge due to Spleen Deficiency and Liver Qi Stagnation.
Poria Fu Ling 3g Strengthens the Spleen, harmonizes the Middle Jiao, promotes urination and leaches out Dampness.
Rx. Codonopsis Dang Shen 6g Tonifies the Middle Jiao, augments Qi, nourishes the Blood and promotes the generation of Body Fluids.
With Dang Gui and Shu Di Huang, for Qi and Blood Deficiency with dizziness, weakness and lassitude.
Rx. Morindae Officinalis Ba Ji Tian 6g Tonifies the Kidneys and strengthens Yang.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 6g Tonifies the Spleen and augments Qi and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.
With Dang Gui, for anorexia, fatigue and loose stools due to Spleen Deficiency.
Rx. Bupleuri Chai Hu 1.5g Spreads Liver Qi, relieves Stagnation and harmonizes the Exterior and Interior.
With Bai Shao, for Liver Blood Deficiency with Liver Qi Stagnation.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Nourishes the Blood
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Regulates menstruation
  • Tonifies the Kidneys
  • Benefits the Spleen

SYNDROMES

  • Liver Qi Stagnation with Kidney Deficiency
  • Disharmony of the Liver, Spleen and Kidneys

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Irregular periods
  • Scanty bleeding
  • Clots in the menstrual Blood
  • Abdominal distention
  • Breast distention
  • Premenstrual tension
  • Depression
  • Sighing
  • Irritability
  • T: Normal or Slightly red on the sides
  • C: Normal
  • P: Wiry

TREATS

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

NOTES

MODIFICATIONS

For Kidney Yin Deficiency and Deficiency Heat: For Spleen Qi Deficiency:
+ Two Ultimate Pills
Er Zhi Wan
+ Rx. Astragali Huang Qi
For Blood Deficiency:
For Blood Heat:
+ Colla Corii Asini E Jiao
+ Cacumen Platycladi Ce Bai Ye
For Blood Stagnation:
or
 + Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae Dan Shen
+ Rx. Sanguisorbae Di Yu
For Qi Stagnation:
 + Rz. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong
+ Rz. Cyperi Xiang Fu + Rx. Achyranthis Bidentatae Niu Xi
+ Rx. Curcumae Yu Jin
+ Fr. Aurantii Zhi Ke + Cx. Moutan Mu Dan Pi
For Yang Deficiency Cold:
+ Rx. Paeoniae Rubra Chi Shao
+ Hb. Epimedii Yin Yang Huo
For Excess Cold:
+ Cx. Cinnamomi Rou Gui + Rz. Zingiberis Gan Jiang
For late menstruation due to Blood Deficiency:
+ Fr. Foeniculi Xiao Hui Xiang
+ Caulis Spatholobi Ji Xue Tang + Ram. Cinnamomi Gui Zhi
+ Fr. Lycii Gou Qi Zi    
+ Rx. Polygoni Multiflori He Shou Wu    
+ Rz. Polygonati Huang Jing