{"product_id":"blossom-phase-2-female-infertility-follicular-phase-blood-tonic-kidney-yin-tcm","title":"Blossom (Phase 2) – TCM Herbal Formula for Female Infertility, Follicular Phase Support, Blood Tonification \u0026 Kidney Yin Nourishment","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBlossom (Phase 2)™\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM herbal formula for female infertility — follicular phase formula (Phase 2 of 4) — nourishes blood; tonifies Kidney yin; replenishes Kidney jing (essence); hematopoietic; adaptogenic; regulates menstruation; eliminates water accumulation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠️ Discontinue use when the patient becomes pregnant. Contains Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), which invigorates blood circulation — patients on anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapies such as Coumadin (warfarin) should use with caution or not at all due to higher risk of bleeding and bruising.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCLINICAL APPLICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eFemale infertility\u003c\/b\u003e — follicular phase formula (Phase 2): use during the week after menstruation to tonify blood, nourish yin, and replenish \u003ci\u003ejing\u003c\/i\u003e (essence) lost through menstruation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFour-phase fertility protocol:\u003c\/b\u003e Blossom (Phase 2) is the second of four formulas designed to treat female infertility by targeting each phase of the menstrual cycle. Phase 2 (follicular phase) focuses on restoring blood, yin, and \u003ci\u003ejing\u003c\/i\u003e (essence) after menstruation to build a healthy foundation for conception. Mild qi and blood-moving herbs are included to prevent stagnation from the rich tonics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey herb-level clinical data:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eDang Gui\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Angelicae Sinensis \/ Angelica Sinensis \/ Dong Quai): one of the most effective blood-tonifying herbs; dual regulatory effect on the uterus — stimulating and inhibiting — beneficial before, during, and after menstruation; replenishes blood lost through menstruation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eShu Di Huang\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata \/ Prepared Rehmannia): one of the most effective blood-tonifying herbs; tonifies Kidney yin and \u003ci\u003ejing\u003c\/i\u003e (essence); replenishes blood lost through menstruation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eE Jiao\u003c\/b\u003e (Colla Corii Asini \/ Donkey Hide Gelatin \/ Ejiao): one of the most effective blood-tonifying herbs; marked hematopoietic effect — increases production of red blood cells and white blood cells; effectively treats leukopenia and anemia; replenishes blood lost through menstruation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eBai Zhu\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae \/ Atractylodes White): strengthens the Spleen — essential for blood production and extraction of post-natal qi from food; immunostimulant — increases activity of macrophages and reticuloendothelial system, increases white blood cells, lymphocytes, and IgG; adaptogenic — helps body cope with mental and physical stress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eFu Ling\u003c\/b\u003e (Poria \/ Poria Cocos): strengthens the Spleen — supports blood production; diuretic — reduces water accumulation and treats menstrual edema\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eShan Yao\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Dioscoreae \/ Dioscorea \/ Chinese Yam): strengthens the Spleen — supports blood production; stimulates gastrointestinal tract to promote normal digestion and absorption of nutrients; adaptogenic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eShan Zhu Yu\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Corni \/ Cornus \/ Cornelian Cherry): nourishes Kidney yin and \u003ci\u003ejing\u003c\/i\u003e (essence)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eNu Zhen Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Ligustri Lucidi \/ Ligustrum \/ Privet): nourishes Kidney yin and \u003ci\u003ejing\u003c\/i\u003e (essence)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eGou Qi Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Lycii \/ Lycium \/ Wolfberry \/ Goji): nourishes Kidney yin and \u003ci\u003ejing\u003c\/i\u003e (essence); marked hematopoietic effect — increases production of red blood cells and white blood cells; immunostimulant — increases non-specific immunity, phagocytic activity of macrophages, and total number of T cells\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eTu Si Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Semen Cuscutae \/ Cuscuta \/ Dodder Seed): mild yang tonic — supports Kidney yang so that yin tonics can achieve maximum effect; adaptogenic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eLu Jiao Shuang\u003c\/b\u003e (Cornu Cervi Degelatinatum \/ Deer Antler Gelatin Residue): mild yang tonic — supports Kidney yang so that yin tonics can achieve maximum effect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eWu Wei Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis \/ Schisandra \/ Five-Flavor Berry): astringent — consolidates, binds, and prevents leakage of \u003ci\u003ejing\u003c\/i\u003e (essence); immunostimulant — heightens non-specific immunity; CNS stimulant — increases mental alertness, improves work efficiency, and quickens reflexes; adaptogenic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eZe Xie\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Alismatis \/ Alisma \/ Water Plantain): offsets the stagnating nature of Shu Di Huang; diuretic — reduces water accumulation and treats menstrual edema\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eChuan Xiong\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Chuanxiong \/ Ligusticum Chuanxiong): mild blood-moving herb — prevents tonic stagnation; stimulates blood circulation; promotes delivery of oxygen and essential nutrients throughout the body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eMu Dan Pi\u003c\/b\u003e (Cortex Moutan \/ Moutan \/ Peony Bark): mild blood-moving herb — prevents tonic stagnation; stimulates blood circulation; promotes delivery of oxygen and essential nutrients throughout the body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eChong Wei Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Leonuri \/ Leonurus \/ Motherwort Fruit): mild blood-moving herb — prevents tonic stagnation; regulates menstruation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eNiu Xi\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae \/ Achyranthes): guides the effect of the herbs to the lower \u003ci\u003ejiao\u003c\/i\u003e, namely the Kidney\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eHematopoietic\u003c\/b\u003e — E Jiao (RBC↑, WBC↑, leukopenia and anemia); Gou Qi Zi (RBC↑, WBC↑); Bai Zhu (WBC↑, lymphocytes↑, IgG↑)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eImmunostimulant\u003c\/b\u003e — Bai Zhu (macrophages↑, reticuloendothelial system↑); Wu Wei Zi (non-specific immunity↑); Gou Qi Zi (non-specific immunity↑, macrophages↑, T cells↑)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAdaptogenic\u003c\/b\u003e — Bai Zhu + Tu Si Zi + Shan Yao (mental and physical stress↓)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eRegulatory effect on menstruation\u003c\/b\u003e — Dang Gui (stimulating and inhibiting dual effect on uterus)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eCNS stimulant\u003c\/b\u003e — Wu Wei Zi (mental alertness↑, work efficiency↑, reflexes↑)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eDiuretic \/ reduces edema\u003c\/b\u003e — Fu Ling + Ze Xie (water accumulation↓, menstrual edema↓)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eCirculatory\u003c\/b\u003e — Chuan Xiong + Mu Dan Pi (blood circulation↑, oxygen and nutrient delivery↑)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Nourishes blood; replenishes blood lost through menstruation (Dang Gui, Shu Di Huang, E Jiao)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Strengthens Spleen; promotes blood production and post-natal qi (Bai Zhu, Fu Ling, Shan Yao)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Tonifies Kidney yin and \u003ci\u003ejing\u003c\/i\u003e (essence) (Shan Zhu Yu, Nu Zhen Zi, Gou Qi Zi, Shu Di Huang)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Supports Kidney yang to maximize yin tonic effect (Tu Si Zi, Lu Jiao Shuang)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Consolidates and prevents leakage of \u003ci\u003ejing\u003c\/i\u003e (essence) (Wu Wei Zi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Moves blood mildly; prevents tonic stagnation (Chuan Xiong, Mu Dan Pi, Chong Wei Zi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Guides herbs to lower \u003ci\u003ejiao\u003c\/i\u003e and Kidney (Niu Xi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Reduces water retention and edema (Fu Ling, Ze Xie)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDOSAGE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard:\u003c\/b\u003e 4–6 capsules three times daily on an empty stomach. Use during Phase 2 (the week after menstruation — follicular phase). Discontinue when the patient becomes pregnant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote on the four-phase protocol:\u003c\/b\u003e Begin with Blossom (Phase 1) during the menstrual phase. Continue with Blossom (Phase 2) during the follicular phase, Blossom (Phase 3) during the ovulatory phase, and Blossom (Phase 4) during the luteal phase for a complete fertility support cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/b\u003e Make a fertility-enhancing trail mix consisting of equal parts of dried cranberries, walnuts, sesame seeds, longan fruits, and cashews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blossom-phase-1\"\u003eBlossom (Phase 1)\u003c\/a\u003e – menstrual phase fertility formula | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blossom-phase-3\"\u003eBlossom (Phase 3)\u003c\/a\u003e – ovulatory phase fertility formula | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blossom-phase-4\"\u003eBlossom (Phase 4)\u003c\/a\u003e – luteal phase fertility formula | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kidney-tonic-yin\"\u003eKidney Tonic (Yin)\u003c\/a\u003e – for Kidney yin deficiency | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nourish\"\u003eNourish\u003c\/a\u003e – for Kidney yin deficiency with dryness | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/imperial-tonic\"\u003eImperial Tonic\u003c\/a\u003e – for qi, blood, yin, and yang replenishment | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mense-ease\"\u003eMense-Ease\u003c\/a\u003e – for dysmenorrhea and menstrual cramps | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/womens-health-hormonal-support\"\u003eWomen's Health \u0026amp; Hormonal Support Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Modern Herbal Formulas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53320658518127,"sku":null,"price":35.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/8630\/5391\/files\/BlossomPhase2.jpg?v=1782081994","url":"https:\/\/modernherbalformulas.com\/products\/blossom-phase-2-female-infertility-follicular-phase-blood-tonic-kidney-yin-tcm","provider":"Modern Herbal Formulas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}