Thursday, May 30, 2013

Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan

桂枝茯苓丸 (Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan)
【Formulation】
Chinese Name Pharmaceutical Name Pin Yin Name English Name
桂枝 Ramulus Cinnamomi Gui Zhi Cinnamon Twigs
茯苓 Poria Fu Ling Hoelen
牡丹皮 Cortex Moutan Mu Dan Pi Moutan
桃仁 Semen Persicae Tao Ren Persica
赤芍 Radix Paeoniae rubra Chi Shao Red Peony

【Classic Literature Reference】
Jin Gui Yao Lue (Essentials from the Golden Chamber, 206). Compiler: Zhang, Zhong-jingo.
【Indications】
Traditional: Blood stagnancy in the uterus marked by mild and persistent uterine bleeding of purple or dark blood during pregnancy accompanied by abdominal pain that is aggravated by pressure; or masses in the lower abdomen with fixed pain and discomfort, or retention of the lochia; or dysmenorrhea with blood clots or amenorrhea with abdominal pain. A purple tongue or dark spots on the tongue and a wiry pulse are common signs.

Modern: Gynecological disorders such as hysteromyoma, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, ovaritis, dysmonorrhea, irregular menstruation, lochioschesis, leukorrhea, pelvic tumor, pelvic inflammation, infertility; skin disorders such as eczema, urticaria, dermatitis, black spots, pimples, frostbite; nervous disorders such as neuropathy, nervousness, hysteria, neurosis; eye disorders such as sties, hemophthalmus, blepharitis, keratitis; lumbago, stiff and aching shoulders, headache, hypertension, arthritis, neuralgia, and rheumatism.
Pattern of Blood Stagnancy in the Uterus
【Herbs and Actions
Monarch Cinnamon twig warms and unblocks the meridians, promotes blood circulation remove blood stasis, enhance Spleen qi, and prevent miscarriage
Hoelen strengthens the Spleen and drains dampness
Minister & Assistant Persica activates the blood to remove blood stasis
Moutan activates the blood to remove blood stasis and cools the blood
Peony nourishes the blood and nutritive qi to protect the blood from damage caused by blood-activating ingredients
Guide boney moderates the harshness of blood-activating ingredients
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