The above is chart #3 and the final chart in the series of TCM Liver Patterns of Disharmony. Certainly, there are more combinations possible (ie Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Stomach, Liver Qi stagnation invading the Lungs, etc), to keep the chart to a reasonable size I have concentrated on the above patterns.
3 Herbs that Tonify the Blood
Bai Shao - white peony root - Paeonia lactiflora root
Best for Blood-deficient clients with (Blood deficient) Heat signs such as night sweats and hot flashes or Liver Yang rising signs such as headaches, dizziness, flushed face, red eyes due to Blood deficiency
Nourishes the Blood and regulates the menses ie: irregular menstruation, postpartum disorders, uterine bleeding, dysmenorrhea, PMS symptoms
Soothes the Liver and alleviates pain for numbness, spasms, petit mal seizures, restless leg syndrome, and pain in the limbs, tendons, and sinews from Blood deficiency
Also used for fibromyalgia and PCOS
Shu Di Huang - Prepared Rehmannia root - Rehmanniae Radix preparata root
Tonifies & nourishes the Blood ie: irregular menstruation, uterine bleeding, anemia, dizziness, palpitations, restless fetus, habitual miscarriage, & postpartum complications
Nourishes the adrenals, hormones when weakened by stress, overwork, or excessive sex and enriches Yin & Essence (Jing). For night sweats, dry mouth, memory loss, low back pain, wasting and thirsting syndrome, childhood delayed development, gray hair, impotence
Often combined with aromatic herbs to prevent digestive upset as it has a cloying nature
The primary herb for tonifying Liver & Kidney Blood & Yin
Zhi He Shou Wu - prepared Polygonam multiflorum root -Polygoni multiflori
Prepared by boiling with black beans to eliminate its laxative effect & release its power
Nourishes Blood, augments Essence (Jing) - dizziness, blurred vision, gray hair, involuntary ejaculation, soreness and weakness of lower back and knees, and insomnia
Used to stimulate male reproductive function, improve athletic performance, stimulate Liver and bowel function, and lower cholesterol levels
Dry fried for irregular menstruation and uterine bleeding
Noted as one of the best tonics because it is warm and not too drying, tonifying without stagnating like other tonics
Contraindicated for pregnancy and Liver disease
Use of this herb should be short term as long term use may be responsible for Liver damage
As always check with your Dr. or a qualified herbalist before starting a new herb. If you have any questions about any of the herbs listed let me know.