Blossom (Phase 4) ™

Luteal Pha

CLINICAL APPLICATIONS

Female infertility - luteal phase formula

WESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS

Regulates menstruation to relieve premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Regulates menstruation to prepare for proper shedding of the uterine lining

Analgesic effect to relieve pain

Anti-inflammatory effect to relieve inflammation

Muscle-relaxant effect to relieve spasms and cramps

CHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS

Regulates Liver qi

Invigorates blood

DOSAGE

Take 4 to 6 capsules three times daily on an empty stomach. Discontinue use when the patient

INGREDIENTS

Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Alba)

Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae)

Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri)

Chuan Niu Xi (Radix Cyathulae)

Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong)

Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis)

Fu Ling (Poria)

Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae)

He Huan Pi (Cortex Albiziae)

Ju He (Semen Citri Reticulatae)

Lu Lu Tong (Fructus Liquidambaris)

Xiang Fu (Rhizoma Cyperi)

Yi Mu Cao (Herba Leonuri)

Yu Jin (Radix Curcumae)

FORMULA EXPLANATION

Blossom (Phase 4) is formulated specifically for phase 4 – the luteal phase, the week befo
Liver qi is the most important treatment strategy during this stage. Liver qi stagnation is c
menstruation, abdominal bloating, irritability, emotional instability, short temper, and breast d
designed to relieve premenstrual syndrome (PMS), release tension and stagnation, and prep
shedding the following week.

In this formula, Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri) and Xiang Fu (Rhizoma Cyperi) smooth th
stagnation. He Huan Pi (Cortex Albiziae) relieves Liver qi stagnation and reduces anxiety
with PMS. Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) tonifies blood and relieves pain. Bai Sha
nourishes the blood to soften the Liver to relieve distension and pain. Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atr
and Fu Ling (Poria) tonify the Spleen and dispel dampness to facilitate the transportatio
nutrients. Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae) supplements qi and helps Bai Shao (Ra
the Liver to relieve pain.

Yu Jin (Radix Curcumae), Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong), Lu Lu Tong (Fructus L

Cao (Herba Leonuri) move blood and break blood stasis in the lower jiao to ensure proper sh
lining during the period. Chuan Niu Xi (Radix Cyathulae) and Ju He (Semen Citri Reticul
herbs that help direct the effect of the herbs to the lower jiao.

CAUTIONS & CONTRAINDICATIONS

Do not take this formula while trying to conceive. Also, it should be discontinued when t
pregnant.

This herbal formula contains herbs that invigorate blood circulation, such as Dang Gui (R
Therefore, patients who are on anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapies, such as Coumadin (
formula with caution, or not at all, as there may be a higher risk of bleeding and bruising.i[1],i

CLINICAL NOTES

If the patient does not have Liver qi stagnation, she does not need to take Blossom (Phase
(Phase 2) and Blossom (Phase 3) for more days instead.

ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT

Traditional Points:

Guanyuan (CV 4), Qihai (CV 6), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Zusanli (ST 36), Shenshu (BL 23), Tai
3), Neiguan (PC 6)

Classic Master Tung's Points:

Infertility:Fuke (T 11.24), Huanchao (T 11.06), Tongshen (T 88.09), Tongbei (T 88.11), Tianhuang (

Renhuang (T 77.21), Jiemeiyi (T 88.04), Jiemeier (T 88.05), Jiemeisan (T 88.06), Mufu (T 88.38)*, Tianhu
88.12), Qihuang (T 88.14). Moxa the lower abdomen for at least 30 minutes each day.
Menstruation (excess amount): Fuke (T 11.24), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Tianhuang (T 77.17), Dihuang (T 77.19
Menstruation (scanty amount): Fuke (T 11.24), Wanshunyi (T 22.08), Wanshuner (T 22.09), Jiemeiyi
Jiemeisan (T 88.06), Tianhuang (T 77.17), Dihuang (T 77.19), Renhuang (T 77.21), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Min
88.14)
Menstruation (delayed): Linggu (T 22.05), Renhuang (T 77.21), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Menjin (T 66.05). M
Menstruation (absent): Fuke (T 11.24), Jiemeiyi (T 88.04), Jiemeier (T 88.05), Jiemeisan (T 88.06), Tia
77.19), Renhuang (T 77.21), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Minghuang (T 88.12), Qihuang (T 88.14)
Menstruation (flooding and spotting): Jiemeiyi (T 88.04), Jiemeier (T 88.05), Jiemeisan (T 88.06), Liu
Renhuang (T 77.21), Dihuang (T 77.19)

 
Master Tung’s Points by Dr. Chuan-Min Wang:

Infertility: Huanchao (T 11.06), Fuke (T 11.24), Tongshen (T 88.09)

Balance Method by Dr. Richard Tan:

Left side: Hegu (LI 4), Linggu (T 22.05), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Lougu (SP 7), Sanyinjiao (SP

Right side: Neiguan (PC 6), Lieque (LU 7), Tongli (HT 5), Zusanli (ST 36), Fenglong (ST

Alternate sides from treatment to treatment.

Auricular Medicine by Dr. Li-Chun Huang:

Infertility: Uterus, Kidney, Liver, Endocrine, Lower Jiao, Ovary, Gonadotropin, Thalamus

Irregular menstruation: Pituitary, Endocrine, Ovary, Uterus, Kidney, Liver, Lower Jiao,

Hypomenorrhea and amenorrhea: Uterus, Ovary, Exciting, Pituitary, Endocrine, Kid

Gonadotropin, Coronary Vascular Subcortex, Nervous Subcortex

Excessive menstruation or bleeding in between periods: Uterus, Spleen, Diaphragm, E

Kidney, Ovary, Adrenal Gland

NUTRITION

The Tao of Nutrition by Dr. Maoshing Ni and Cathy McNease:

Make a fertility-enhancing trail mix consisting of equal parts of dried cranberries, waln
fruits, and cashews.

PHARMACOLOGICAL AND CLINICAL RESEARCH

Blossom (Phase 4) is formulated specifically for phase 4 – luteal phase, the week before the
herbs to regulate menstruation to relieve premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and prepare for proper
incorporates additional herbs with analgesic effects to relieve pain, anti-inflammatory effects
and spasmolytic effects to relieve spasms and cramps.
 According to several studies, administration of Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensi
stimulating and inhibiting effects on the uterus, thereby exhibiting an overall regulatory ef
Furthermore, use of Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) in essential oil form was effective i
with a 76.79% rate of effectiveness among 112 patients. v[5] The mechanism of this action i
analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of the herb, which has been cited to be similar to or str
acid.vi[6]

Blossom (Phase 4) contains many herbs to address premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

relieve pain, anti-inflammatory effects to relieve inflammation, and muscle-relaxant effec
cramps. Herbs with an analgesic effect to relieve pain include Xiang Fu (Rhizoma Cyperi
Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae),viii[8] Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri),ix[9] and Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Alb
inflammatory effect to reduce swelling and inflammation include Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma
Hu (Radix Bupleuri),xii[12] and Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Alba).xiii[13] Lastly, herbs with a
relieve spasms and cramps include Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Alba) and Gan Cao (Radix et
[14],xv[15] In addition, Fu Ling (Poria) is added for its mild sedative effect to relieve the gen
associated with PMS.xvi[16] Lastly, Yi Mu Cao (Herba Leonuri) has been used specifically to tr
and hypermenorrhea.xvii[17]

Furthermore, this formula uses many herbs to treat menstruation-related complicatio

(Poria) and Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae) have diuretic effects, and
accumulation and treat edema.xviii[18],xix[19],xx[20] Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong), Yi Mu Cao
Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae) have antiplatelet effects, and are used to preven
and during menstruation.xxi[21],xxii[22]

Lastly, Yi Mu Cao (Herba Leonuri) has a stimulating effect, while Xiang Fu (Rhizoma
effect, on the uterus. The regulatory effects of these two herbs ensure proper and smooth tran
in the menstrual cycle.xxiii[23],xxiv[24]

In short, this is a great formula to conclude the four phases of menstruation and pro
menstruation to relieve premenstrual syndrome and prepare for proper shedding. Furthermore,
herbs with analgesic effects to relieve pain, anti-inflammatory effects to relieve inflamma
effects to relieve spasms and cramps.
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