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Health Benefits
For: Infertility • Uterine bleeding • Low estradiol, FSH, or LH • Stimulates ovulation • Endometriosis • Ovarian cyst • Irregular periods
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Categories (Click on ⌕ for other formulas in the category)
Category: Invigorate the Blood ⌕ Subcategory: Warm Menses and Dispel Blood Stasis ⌕ Family: Gui Zhi Lei Fang ⌕ Source: Jin Gui Yao Lue ⌕ Related Formula:
Actions
Increase estradiol • Increase FSH and LH • Invigorate blood • Dispel blood stasis
Indications and Contraindications
Appearance: Tongue - Pulse - Face/other -
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Properties
Characteristics: Data adapted from product found online.
Herbs
Cat/Dose
Actions
Properties
Gui Zhi • Cinnamon Twig • 桂枝
Release Exterior Wind Cold
9g - 12gUnblock yang Qi • Warm channels • Expel Cold in muscle layer • Improve circulation • Relieve pain
Antimicrobial • anticoagulant • teratogenic • emmenagogue • antiparasitic • antibiotic • hypoglycemic •analgesic • anti-inflammatory • antioxidant • free radical scavenging • sedative • memory enhancer
Fu Ling • Poria Mushroom • 茯苓
Drain Dampness
9g - 12gDry dampness • Tonify spleen • Calm spirit • Relief edema • Detox food poisoning • Promote urination
Diuretic • Antibacterial • Anti-inflammatory • Anti-allergic • Hypoglycemic • Antacid • Sedative • Immunity booster
Bai Shao • White Root Peony • 白芍
Tonify Blood
9g - 12gNourish blood • Regulate menses • Soothes liver • Relieve pain • Preserve yin • Reduce spasms • Harmonize Ying and Wei QiSheng - calm Liver, preserve yin • Chao - nourish blood, regulate menses
analgesic • antibacterial • anti-inflammatory • hepatoprotective • immune system boost • sedative
Mu Dan Pi
9g - 12g
Tao Ren
9g - 12g
♠ King/Chief ♥ Minister/Deputy ♣ Assistant ♦ Envoy
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ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Gui Zhi: Pregnancy • Liver Wind • Measles • Open skin sores
Fu Ling: Foods: Vinegar, pickled food
Bai Shao: Deficiency cold • Breast feeding • Pregnancy • Bleeding Disorder • Scheduled Surgery
Notes
Bibliography: [3], [8], [9], [14]
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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