Shan Zhi Zi Fructus Gardeniae jasminoidis 4 g
Chuan Xiong Radix Ligustici wallichii 4 g
Shen Qu Massa Fermentata Medicinalis 4 g
Cang Zhu Rhizoma Atractylodis lanceae 4 g
Dang Shen Radix Codonopsis pilosulae 6 g
Fu Shen Sclerotium Poriae cocos pararadicis 6 g
Yuan Zhi Radix Polygalae tenuifoliae 6 g
Long Chi Dens Draconis 12 g
Shi Chang Pu Rhizoma Acori graminei 4 g
Gui Ban Plastrum Testudinis 12 g
Dang Gui Radix Angelicae sinensis 6 g
Chen Xiang Lignum Aquilariae 4 g
Suan Zao Ren Semen Ziziphi spinosae 4 g
Bai Zi Ren Semen Biotae orientalis 6 g
Zhi Gan Cao Radix Glycyrrhizae uralensis praeparata 3 gExplanation The first 5 herbs constitute the Yue Ju Wan Ligusticum-Gardenia Pill
which pacifies the Liver and eliminates stagnation. The emphasis is on
Xiang Fu (hence with a higher dose) to eliminate stagnation and subdue
rebellious Qi in the Penetrating Vessel.
The next 5 herbs make the An Shen Ding Zhi Wan Calming the Mind
and Settling the Will-Power Pill which tonifies the Heart and calms the
Mind, especially after shock.Gui Ban and Dang Gui were added to nourish and root the Penetrating
Vessel in the lower abdomen: this will help to root it and subdue
rebellious Qi. According to Li Shi Zhen, Gui Ban is the main substance
to nourish and root the Penetrating and Directing Vessels.76(257)Chen Xiang was added to subdue rebellious Qi in the Penetrating
Vessel, a function attibuted to it also by Li Shi Zhen in his book on the
Extraordinary Vessels (see note 76).Suan Zao Ren and Bai Zi Ren were added to settle the Ethereal Soul
and calm the Mind.After 6 months of this treatment she conceived but unfortunately, she
miscarried in the second month. She re-started the treatment and again
she became pregnant after 6 months. This time, I prescribed a decoction
to take as soon as she became pregnant to prevent miscarriage:Tu Si Zi Semen Cuscutae 6 g
Du Zhong Cortex Eucommiae ulmoidis 6 g
Sha Ren Fructus seu Semen Amomi 4 g
Zi Su Ye Folium Perillae frutescentis 4 g