020 – GUI ZHI FU LING WAN

The Chinese formula Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan, also known by its English name Cinnamon and Poria Combination, belongs to the category of formulas that WARM THE BLOOD AND ELIMINATE STASIS, acting on syndromes of Chronic Blood Stasis in the Lower Burner (Uterus/Ovaries); Phlegm-Dampness in the Lower Burner (Uterus/Ovaries).

Indication: It is indicated for the presence of Phlegm-Dampness associated with Blood Stasis in the Lower Burner (Uterus/Ovaries): fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, breakthrough bleeding (ovulation), delayed/absent menstruation, retained placenta.

Actions: Eliminate Phlegm in the Lower Burner (Uterus/Ovaries); Promote Circulation; Eliminate Blood Stasis (Uterus/Ovaries); Dissolve Masses in the Lower Abdomen (Uterus/Ovaries)

Syndromes: Chronic Blood Stasis in the Lower Burner with (Uterus/Ovaries); Phlegm-Dampness in the Lower Burner (Uterus/Ovaries)

Symptoms and Signs: Lower abdominal pain, piercing in nature, worsens with palpation, uterine bleeding, irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, retained placenta, postpartum hemorrhage (lochia), presence of a mass in the lower abdomen (Uterus/Ovaries)

Tongue: dark red, lateral purple;

Base veins: dilated, tortuous, hardened, bluish or blackened

Coating: white/yellowish, thick, sticky

Pulse: rough