(Cinnamon Twig & Poria Pill)

This formula comes from Zhang Zhong-jing=s late Han dynasty Essentials from the Golden Cabinet (Jin Gui Yao Lue). Our version is a 10:1 powdered extract in 500mg gelatin capsules.

Functions
Quickens the blood and transforms stasis, disperses concretions and conglomerations

Indications
Uterine blood stasis manifesting as endometriosis, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, postpartum retention of lochia, ovarian cysts, fallopian tube blockage, chronic salpingitis, menorrhagia or metrorrhagia, polycystic ovarian syndrome, uterine myomas, and chronic pelvic inflammatory disease

Signs & symptoms of uterine blood stasis include:
Palpable hard lumps in the lower abdomen
Lower abdominal pain which is severe, fixed in location, and/or piercing in nature
Dysmenorrhea, typically just before or at the beginning of menstruation
Clots in the menstruate
Retention of lochia postpartum
A dark, possibly purplish tongue
Possible static speckles or macules
A bowstring, choppy pulse

Formula explanation
Within this formula, Tao Ren, Chi Shao, and Mu Dan Pi quicken the blood and dispel stasis. Gui Zhi warms the channels and/or menses and thereby helps move the qi and blood. Fu Ling seeps dampness and transforms phlegm. Because it leads the yang qi into the yin tract (i.e., promotes urination), it also helps move the qi and blood downward.

Dosage
Three capsules two times per day equal not less that 30 grams of bulk medicinals. However, because our extraction process is much more efficient than stovetop decoction, we believe this amount of our extract is actually more like the equivalent of 45-60 grams of bulk-dispensed herbs.