Dr. Colin's Ferti-Boost

[Guest guest]

Hi Everyone

 

I am a Shiatsu practitioner. One of my clients has requested inormation on

a product available in South Africa called Dr. Collin's Ferti-Boost. Since

I have not been trained in Herbal medicine, I would like to hear some

opinions on the formula specified on the pamphlete, and where it might come

from, and the effect it has. She is taking the medication to assist in

falling pregnant.

 

Shu Di, 600mg

Bai Zhu, 360mg

Bai Shao, 360mg

Dang Gui, 360mg

Ren Shen, 300mg

Yi Mu Cao, 300mg

Fu Ling, 240mg

Chai Hu, 240mg

Chuan Xiong, 150mg

Gan Cao, 90mg

 

1 Capsule twice daily.

 

thanks.

 

Fred

[Guest guest]

Dear Fred,

 

The formula you list is simply the classic formula Ba

Zhen Wan, adding two additional ingredients, yi yi ren

and chai hu. Ba Zhen wan is a combination of 2

formulas: si jun zi wan and si wu tang. In short, Si

jun zi wan supplements the qi to relieve fatigue and

strengthens the spleen and stomach, si wu tang,

supplements and invigorates the blood. Yi yi ren

supports the si jun zi wan in strengthening the spleen

and resolving dampness, but is contraindicated in

pregnanacy. Chai hu is a main herb used to treat liver

qi stagnation, and also has the function of

harmonizing the exterior and interior in conditions

where a pathogen manifests with alternating chills and

fever, and also lifts the yang qi to treat prolapse.

This formula doesn't particularly excite me as it is

advertised and IMVHO there are much better ways to

treat infertility and hold pregnancy. BUT, all that

being said, first and foremost, let your client see a

trained physician in Chinese medicine and acupuncture,

someone who knows what they are doing. You really

can't properly treat a condition without first

treating the person's individual constitution with a

differential diagnosis. To use a formula to treat a

condition is poor chinese medical practice, and relies

on chance rather than " listening " to the body.

 

Respectfully,

 

Yehuda Frischman, L.Ac.

 

--- Fred Albrecht <fred

wrote:

 

> Hi Everyone

>

> I am a Shiatsu practitioner. One of my clients has

> requested inormation on

> a product available in South Africa called Dr.

> Collin's Ferti-Boost. Since

> I have not been trained in Herbal medicine, I would

> like to hear some

> opinions on the formula specified on the pamphlete,

> and where it might come

> from, and the effect it has. She is taking the

> medication to assist in

> falling pregnant.

>

> Shu Di, 600mg

> Bai Zhu, 360mg

> Bai Shao, 360mg

> Dang Gui, 360mg

> Ren Shen, 300mg

> Yi Mu Cao, 300mg

> Fu Ling, 240mg

> Chai Hu, 240mg

> Chuan Xiong, 150mg

> Gan Cao, 90mg

>

> 1 Capsule twice daily.

>

> thanks.

>

> Fred

>

>

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Thanks Yehuda

 

My diagnosis shows that there is some liver qi stagnation, and heat and qi

stagnation in the heart. Her fire element is very active, on an emotional

level as well - swinging from very happy to very sad, and working in a

creche makes it hard as well. I feel that there is a lot of emotional

issues that still need resolving and for her to slow down so that her body

can catch up. The husband is also very busy and stressed out, which I think

is compounding the problem - but he's the kind of person who won't come for

treatment. I will refer her to a good local Chinese professor in

Acupuncture as well when I see her.

 

Thanks again

 

fred

 

 

Chinese Medicine

Chinese MedicineOn Behalf Of yehuda

frischman

29 May 2006 10:12 AM

Chinese Medicine

Re: Dr. Colin's Ferti-Boost

 

 

Dear Fred,

 

The formula you list is simply the classic formula Ba

Zhen Wan, adding two additional ingredients, yi yi ren

and chai hu. Ba Zhen wan is a combination of 2

formulas: si jun zi wan and si wu tang. In short, Si

jun zi wan supplements the qi to relieve fatigue and

strengthens the spleen and stomach, si wu tang,

supplements and invigorates the blood. Yi yi ren

supports the si jun zi wan in strengthening the spleen

and resolving dampness, but is contraindicated in

pregnanacy. Chai hu is a main herb used to treat liver

qi stagnation, and also has the function of

harmonizing the exterior and interior in conditions

where a pathogen manifests with alternating chills and

fever, and also lifts the yang qi to treat prolapse.

This formula doesn't particularly excite me as it is

advertised and IMVHO there are much better ways to

treat infertility and hold pregnancy. BUT, all that

being said, first and foremost, let your client see a

trained physician in Chinese medicine and acupuncture,

someone who knows what they are doing. You really

can't properly treat a condition without first

treating the person's individual constitution with a

differential diagnosis. To use a formula to treat a

condition is poor chinese medical practice, and relies

on chance rather than " listening " to the body.

 

Respectfully,

 

Yehuda Frischman, L.Ac.

 

--- Fred Albrecht <fred

wrote:

 

> Hi Everyone

>

> I am a Shiatsu practitioner. One of my clients has

> requested inormation on

> a product available in South Africa called Dr.

> Collin's Ferti-Boost. Since

> I have not been trained in Herbal medicine, I would

> like to hear some

> opinions on the formula specified on the pamphlete,

> and where it might come

> from, and the effect it has. She is taking the

> medication to assist in

> falling pregnant.

>

> Shu Di, 600mg

> Bai Zhu, 360mg

> Bai Shao, 360mg

> Dang Gui, 360mg

> Ren Shen, 300mg

> Yi Mu Cao, 300mg

> Fu Ling, 240mg

> Chai Hu, 240mg

> Chuan Xiong, 150mg

> Gan Cao, 90mg

>

> 1 Capsule twice daily.

>

> thanks.

>

> Fred

>

>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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