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Yu Dai Wan (愈帶丸) clears damp-heat, nourishes the blood and astringes; for chronic vaginal discharge with damp-heat and some blood deficiency.
English Name
Cuttlebone Pill to Stem Discharge
Classical Source
recorded in Qing gynaecology texts
Ingredients
- Chun Pi (astringe/clear damp-heat) – chief; Si Wu Tang (nourish blood)
- Hai Piao Xiao, Liang Jiang (astringe/warm)
Actions & Functions
- Clears damp-heat and astringes the discharge
- Nourishes and regulates the blood
Indications
Chronic vaginal discharge: persistent white or yellow discharge with some damp-heat and underlying blood deficiency, with fatigue and a sore lower back.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: pale-red with a greasy coat. Pulse: thin or soggy.
Modifications
For predominant Spleen deficiency (white discharge) use Wan Dai Tang; for damp-heat (yellow) use Yi Huang Tang.
Cautions & Contraindications
Investigate persistent or bloody discharge medically.
