ChinaMed Nourish The Blood Formula 78 Capsules

This formula was first recorded in the 'Formulary of the Tai Ping Welfare Dispensary Bureau' (tai ping hui min he ji ju fang). It was originally prescribed for Liver Blood deficiency; however, it has since come to be used as the basis for prescriptions that treat generalized Blood deficiency as well as a broad range of disorders related to the state of the Blood.

It is commonly used for a variety of gynaecological disorders due to Blood deficiency. In addition, this formula may also be used for chronic diseases due to Wind (e.g. itchy skin conditions, dry and itchy eyes, joint pain) characterised by the standard features of Blood deficiency as described above.

TCM ACTIONS
Nourishes the Liver Blood, promotes circulation of the Qi and Blood.

TCM SYNDROMES
Liver Blood deficiency
General Blood deficiency

INDICATIONS
Menstrual disorders due to Blood deficiency, post-partum disorders, anaemia, urticaria, headache, insufficient lactation, chronic dry skin and eyes, slow healing skin lesions, chronic eczema or chronic dermatitis.

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
(Key clinical features in bold)

• Sallow or pale and lustreless complexion
  
• Pale finger nail beds, pale lips
  
• Dizziness
  
• Oligomenorrhoea, delayed menstrual cycle or amenorrhoea
  
• Dry skin that may also be itchy
  
• Palpitations
  
• Emaciation
  
• Poor memory
  
• Paraesthesia or numbness of the extremities
  
• Blurred vision
  
• Insomnia
  
• Pelvic pain (dull in nature) that is alleviated by pressure
  
• Tongue is pale and slightly dry
  
• Pulse is thready and weak and may also be wiry