Gu Yin Jian (Stabilise the Yin Decoction)

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.

Gù Yīn Jiān  ·  固陰煎  ·  Stabilise the Yin Decoction

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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