Supplement Yin

60 capsules x 6000mg. from Blue Poppy Originals

Indications: Perimenopausal syndrome and postmenopausal osteoporosis, in which case it can be taken preventively even by relatively asymptomatic women. Sciatica, hernia, deformed spondylitis, lumbago ...

Applications in Traditional Chinese Medicine:

TCM pattern: spleen qi and dual kidney yin and yang vacuity with vacuity heat complicated by liver depression and even possibly some blood stasis.
Classical Antecedent: Bu Yin Tang

The signs and symptoms of spleen qi vacuity include:
fatigue, especially after eating
easy bruising
abdominal bloating after eating
a swollen tongue with teeth marks on its edges
a tendency to loose stools but possibly constipation
cold hands and feet
a fine pulse which is often soggy or soft in the right bar position
lack of strength in the four extremities
dizziness when standing up

The signs and symptoms of kidney yin vacuity include:
night sweats
a pale red tongue or a pale tongue with red tip
hot flashes
scanty tongue fur
heat in the five hearts or centers
a fine, rapid or possibly floating, surging pulse
tinnitus and dizziness
thirst or a dry mouth but no desire to drink

The signs and symptoms of yang vacuity include:
low back and/or knee pain
cold feet
frequent urination
decreased sexual desire
nocturia

The signs and symptoms of liver depression include:
premenstrual or menstrual lower abdominal distention
irritability
lower abdominal cramping
a bowstring pulse
premenstrual breast distention and pain

The signs and symptoms of blood stasis include:
fixed, sharp, and/or severe lower abdominal pain
a sooty facial complexion
blood clots in the menstruate
a purplish tongue or static spots or macules on the tongue
fixed lumps in the breast that are painful to pressure
worsening of symptoms at night
a possibly choppy and/or deep pulse
visible engorged varicosities, including small hemangiomas, spider nevi, and hemorrhoids


Formula explanation
Anemarrhena nourishes the kidneys and clears vacuity heat, while Phellodendron cleas heat and eliminates dampness. By leading yang back down to its lower source, Li Dong-yuan even says these two medicinals in
combination supplement the essence, although this effect may only be indirect. Codonopsis fortifies the spleen and boosts the qi. Dang Gui, Peony, and cooked Rehmannia nourish the blood and enrich yin. Ligusticum Wallichium
upbears yang and also quickens the blood, rectifying the qi within the blood. Achyranthes downbears the blood and also quickens the blood. Uncooked Rehmannia clears heat from the blood, also quickens the blood, and has some
ability to enrich yin as well. Psoralea fortifies the spleen and supplements the kidneys. This means it supplements the spleen qi and kidney yang. It is assisted in supplementing kidney yang by Eucommia which nourishes the liver
and invigorates the kidneys. When Achyranthes, Psoralea, and Eucommia are used together, they strengthen the low and knees. Poria assists Codonopsis in fortifying the spleen. However, it also seeps dampness and leads fire to
move downward. In addition, it quiets the spirit. Citrus rectifies the qi, harmonizes the stomach, eliminates dampness, and transform phlegm. Fennel moves the qi specifically in the liver channel. It stops pain and also
relieves abdominal distention (and flatulence). Licorice harmonizes all the other medicinals in the formula, while nourishing the heart and quieting the spirit.

Ingredients:

Shu Di (cooked Radix Rehmanniae)
Sheng Di (uncooked Radix Rehmanniae)
Fu Ling (Poria)
Zhi Mu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae)
Huang Bai (Cortex Phellodendri)
Dang Shen (Radix Codonopsitis)
Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis)
Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Albae)
Niu Xi (Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae)
Bu Gu Zhi (Fructus Psoraleae)
Du Zhong (Cortex Eucommiae)
Xiao Hui Xiang (Fructus Foeniculi)
Chen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae)
Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae)

Dosage:
2 capsules, 2 times a day

Package:
60 capsules x 6000mg. (500mg. x 12:1 concentration ratio)

Note: All Blue Poppy brand products come with the manufacturing date marked (MFG or Manuf. Date), the expiration date is 5 years from the date indicated on the bottom or side of the packaging.