Gu Yin Jian (固陰煎) tonifies the Kidney and qi and secures the Chong and Ren; for uterine bleeding or excessive discharge from Kidney deficiency.
English Name
Stabilise the Yin Decoction
Classical Source
Jing Yue Quan Shu, 1624
Ingredients
Actions & Functions
- Tonifies the Kidney and qi
- Secures the Chong and Ren and stops bleeding/discharge
Indications
Kidney deficiency not securing: uterine bleeding or prolonged spotting, excessive or watery vaginal discharge, a sore weak lower back, and fatigue.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: pale. Pulse: deep and weak.
Modifications
With heat, add cooling haemostatics; with marked yang deficiency, add warming herbs.
Cautions & Contraindications
For Kidney-deficiency bleeding/discharge; not for bleeding from blood heat or stasis.
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