Formula Formulas that tonify

Chǔ Luǎn Fāng

储卵方

Also known as:

Fertility Tonic , Store eggs formula , Store oocyte formula , Tonify oocyte formula

Formula Composition

Gui Ban
Gui Ban
Shu Di huang
Shu Di huang
Tu Si Zi
Tu Si Zi
Bu Gu Zhi
Bu Gu Zhi
Yin Yang Huo
Yin Yang Huo
Xian Mao
Xian Mao
Du Zhong
Du Zhong
Gou Qi Zi
Gou Qi Zi
Dang Gui
Dang Gui
Dan Shen
Dan Shen
Chuan Xiong
Chuan Xiong
Bai Shao
Bai Shao
Chai Hu
Chai Hu
Gan Cao
Gan Cao
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Assistants
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Envoy
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Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Tonifies Kidney and Liver
  2. Replenishes Essence and Blood
  3. Improve Blood circulation
  4. Regulates menstrual and ovulation cycles
  5. Nourishes Essence and blood of eggs
  6. Improves reserves.

Patterns Treated

Kidney Essence Deficiency, Kidney Yin Deficiency, Kidney Yang Deficiency

TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Chǔ Luǎn Fāng

Main Actions

Tonifies Kidney and Liver
Replenishes Essence and Blood
Improve Blood circulation
Regulates menstrual and ovulation cycles
Nourishes Essence and blood of eggs
Improves reserves.

Key TCM Concepts

This formula is for TCM patterns such as Kidney and Liver Deficiency, Essence Deficiency and poor Blood flow in ovaries. All these patterns can cause infertility in women.

TCM Patterns Addressed

Common Applications

Diminished Ovarian Reserve Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Premature Ovarian Failure Poor Ovarian Response Low AMH High FSH levels Poor egg quality Poor oocyte quality Anovulation Luteal Phase Defect oligomenorrhea Amenorrhea Irregular menstruation Infertility due to ovarian factor Recurrent IVF failure Recurrent miscarriage Age-related fertility decline

Ingredients in Chǔ Luǎn Fāng

Detailed information about each herb in Chǔ Luǎn Fāng and their roles

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Gui Ban
Gui Ban

Tortoise plastrons

Temperature Cool
Taste Salty, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Carapace and plastron
Role in Chǔ Luǎn Fāng
Gui Ban is a heavy Yin and Essence tonic. It stores Kidney Jing/Essense as well as directly nourishes the reproductive Essence that forms eggs.
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Shu Di huang
Shu Di huang

Prepared rehmannia

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Prepared dried root tuber
Role in Chǔ Luǎn Fāng
Shu Di huang is the primary Kidney Yin and Blood tonic. It fills the marrow and replenishes Essence, which is the foundation for egg quality.
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Tu Si Zi
Tu Si Zi

Cuscuta seeds

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver, Spleen
Parts Used Dried ripe seeds
Role in Chǔ Luǎn Fāng
Tu Si Zi tonifies both Kidney Yin and Yang by securing Essence. It is gentle and balanced - ideal for fertility.
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Bu Gu Zhi
Bu Gu Zhi

Psoralea fruits

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Spleen, Kidneys
Parts Used Dried ripe seeds
Role in Chǔ Luǎn Fāng
Bu Gu Zhi warms Kidney Yang, strengthens Fire of the Gate (Ming Men) and supports the Yang aspect needed to "activate" stored Essence.
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Yin Yang Huo
Yin Yang Huo

Epimedium herbs

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Dried aerial part
Role in Chǔ Luǎn Fāng
Yin Yang Huo powerfully tonifies Kidney Yang, warms Gate of Life (Ming Men) and the Fire of Life Gate.
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Xian Mao
Xian Mao

Curculigo rhizomes

Temperature Hot
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Spleen, Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Chǔ Luǎn Fāng
Xian Mao warms Kidney Yang and strengthens Essence. It pairs with Yin Yang Huo (as in Er Xian Tang).
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Du Zhong
Du Zhong

Eucommia bark

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Dried stem bark
Role in Chǔ Luǎn Fāng
Du Zhong tonifies Kidney and Liver as well as strengthens the Kidney-Liver axis crucial for menstrual regulation
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Gou Qi Zi
Gou Qi Zi

Goji berries

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Dried ripe fruit
Role in Chǔ Luǎn Fāng
Gou Qi Zi nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin, benefits Essence and Blood as well as supports egg nourishment.
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Dang Gui
Dang Gui

Dong quai

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Liver, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Chǔ Luǎn Fāng
Dang Gui nourishes and invigorates Blood, which is essential for uterine and ovarian nourishment.
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Dan Shen
Dan Shen

Red sage roots

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Heart, Liver
Parts Used Dried root and rhizome
Role in Chǔ Luǎn Fāng
Dan Shen invigorates Blood and removes stasis. It specifically improves pelvic/ovarian blood flow. It also cools Blood to balance warming herbs.
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Chuan Xiong
Chuan Xiong

Szechuan lovage roots

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Gallbladder, Liver, Pericardium
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Chǔ Luǎn Fāng
Chuan Xiong moves Blood and Qi. "The Qi within Blood" ensures circulation reaches reproductive organs.
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Bai Shao
Bai Shao

White peony roots

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter, Sour
Organ Affinity Liver, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Chǔ Luǎn Fāng
Bai Shao nourishes Blood, preserves Yin. It softens and regulates Liver. It pairs with Dang Gui which is the Si Wu Tang base.
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Chai Hu
Chai Hu

Bupleurum roots

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Gallbladder, Liver
Parts Used Dried root and rhizome
Role in Chǔ Luǎn Fāng
Chai Hu spreads Liver Qi and lifts Yang. It ensures smooth Qi flow for proper menstrual/ovulation cycles.
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Gan Cao
Gan Cao

Liquorice

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried root and rhizome
Role in Chǔ Luǎn Fāng
Gan Cao harmonizes all ingredients. It tonifies Spleen Qi, moderates harsh properties and protects Stomach from heavy tonics.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Chǔ Luǎn Fāng

This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before using any TCM herbal formula.

Contraindications

This formula is mostly for Deficiency patterns. It is not suitable when Excess pathogenic factors are present.

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Chǔ Luǎn Fāng may interact with certain medications. If you are taking any prescription medications, we recommend consulting with a healthcare provider knowledgeable in herb-drug interactions.