{"product_id":"blossom-phase-4-female-infertility-pms-relief-liver-qi-luteal-phase-tcm","title":"Blossom (Phase 4) – TCM Herbal Formula for Female Infertility, PMS Relief, Liver Qi Regulation \u0026 Luteal Phase Support","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBlossom (Phase 4)™\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM herbal formula for female infertility — luteal phase formula (Phase 4 of 4) — regulates Liver qi; invigorates blood; relieves PMS; analgesic; anti-inflammatory; muscle relaxant; prepares uterus for proper endometrial shedding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠️ Do not take this formula while trying to conceive. Discontinue 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 — luteal phase formula (Phase 4): use during the week before the period to regulate Liver qi, relieve PMS, release tension and stagnation, and prepare the uterus for proper shedding the following week\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFour-phase fertility protocol:\u003c\/b\u003e Blossom (Phase 4) is the fourth and final formula in the four-phase fertility protocol. Phase 4 (luteal phase) focuses on regulating Liver qi — the most important treatment strategy during this stage. Liver qi stagnation is characterized by irregular menstruation, abdominal bloating, irritability, emotional instability, short temper, and breast distension. Note: if the patient does not have Liver qi stagnation, she does not need to take Blossom (Phase 4) and can take Blossom (Phase 2) and Blossom (Phase 3) for more days instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey herb-level clinical data:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eChai Hu\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Bupleuri \/ Bupleurum): smooths Liver qi; disperses qi stagnation; analgesic; anti-inflammatory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eXiang Fu\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Cyperi \/ Cyperus \/ Nutgrass): smooths Liver qi; disperses qi stagnation; analgesic; inhibitory effect on the uterus — regulatory; ensures smooth transition throughout menstrual cycle changes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eHe Huan Pi\u003c\/b\u003e (Cortex Albiziae \/ Albizia Bark \/ Silk Tree Bark): relieves Liver qi stagnation; reduces anxiety and irritability associated with PMS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eDang Gui\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Angelicae Sinensis \/ Angelica Sinensis \/ Dong Quai): tonifies blood; relieves pain; regulatory effect on menstruation — stimulating and inhibiting; analgesic and anti-inflammatory — similar to or stronger than acetylsalicylic acid; 76.79% effectiveness for menstrual pain relief among 112 patients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eBai Shao\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Paeoniae Alba \/ White Peony): nourishes blood; softens the Liver; relieves distension and pain; analgesic; anti-inflammatory; muscle relaxant — antispasmodic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eBai Zhu\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae \/ Atractylodes White): tonifies the Spleen; dispels dampness; facilitates transportation and transformation of nutrients; diuretic — drains water accumulation and treats edema; antiplatelet — prevents clotting and pain before and during menstruation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eFu Ling\u003c\/b\u003e (Poria \/ Poria Cocos): tonifies the Spleen; dispels dampness; diuretic — drains water accumulation and treats menstrual edema; mild sedative — relieves general pain and discomfort associated with PMS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eGan Cao\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae \/ Licorice Root): supplements qi; helps Bai Shao soften the Liver and relieve pain; analgesic; anti-inflammatory; muscle relaxant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eYu Jin\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Curcumae \/ Curcuma \/ Turmeric Root): moves blood; breaks blood stasis in the lower \u003ci\u003ejiao\u003c\/i\u003e; ensures proper shedding of the endometrial lining\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eChuan Xiong\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Chuanxiong \/ Ligusticum Chuanxiong): moves blood; breaks blood stasis in the lower \u003ci\u003ejiao\u003c\/i\u003e; ensures proper endometrial shedding; antiplatelet — prevents clotting and pain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eLu Lu Tong\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Liquidambaris \/ Liquidambar \/ Sweetgum Fruit): moves blood; breaks blood stasis in the lower \u003ci\u003ejiao\u003c\/i\u003e; ensures proper endometrial shedding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eYi Mu Cao\u003c\/b\u003e (Herba Leonuri \/ Leonurus \/ Motherwort): moves blood; breaks blood stasis in the lower \u003ci\u003ejiao\u003c\/i\u003e; ensures proper endometrial shedding; treats irregular menstruation and hypermenorrhea; stimulating effect on the uterus — regulatory (paired with Xiang Fu for smooth menstrual cycle transitions); antiplatelet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eChuan Niu Xi\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Cyathulae \/ Cyathula): channel-guiding herb — directs the effect of the formula to the lower \u003ci\u003ejiao\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eJu He\u003c\/b\u003e (Semen Citri Reticulatae \/ Citrus Seed \/ Tangerine Seed): channel-guiding herb — directs the effect of the formula to the lower \u003ci\u003ejiao\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eRegulates menstruation \/ relieves PMS\u003c\/b\u003e — Dang Gui (stimulating and inhibiting dual effect, 76.79% menstrual pain relief); Yi Mu Cao (irregular menstruation, hypermenorrhea); Xiang Fu + Yi Mu Cao (regulatory — smooth menstrual cycle transitions)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAnalgesic\u003c\/b\u003e — Dang Gui (≥ aspirin); Xiang Fu + Gan Cao + Chai Hu + Bai Shao (pain relief)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAnti-inflammatory\u003c\/b\u003e — Dang Gui; Gan Cao + Chai Hu + Bai Shao (inflammation↓)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eMuscle relaxant \/ antispasmodic\u003c\/b\u003e — Bai Shao + Gan Cao (spasms and cramps↓)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eSedative\u003c\/b\u003e — Fu Ling (mild sedative — PMS pain and discomfort↓); He Huan Pi (anxiety↓, irritability↓)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eDiuretic \/ reduces edema\u003c\/b\u003e — Fu Ling + Bai Zhu (water accumulation↓, menstrual edema↓)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntiplatelet\u003c\/b\u003e — Chuan Xiong + Yi Mu Cao + Bai Zhu (clotting↓, pain↓ before and during menstruation)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eMoves blood \/ ensures endometrial shedding\u003c\/b\u003e — Yu Jin + Chuan Xiong + Lu Lu Tong + Yi Mu Cao (blood stasis↓, lower \u003ci\u003ejiao\u003c\/i\u003e circulation↑)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Smooths Liver qi; disperses qi stagnation; relieves PMS (Chai Hu, Xiang Fu, He Huan Pi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Nourishes blood; softens Liver; relieves distension and pain (Bai Shao, Dang Gui)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Tonifies Spleen; dispels dampness; facilitates nutrient transformation (Bai Zhu, Fu Ling)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Supplements qi; harmonizes formula (Gan Cao)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Moves blood; breaks blood stasis in lower \u003ci\u003ejiao\u003c\/i\u003e; ensures proper endometrial shedding (Yu Jin, Chuan Xiong, Lu Lu Tong, Yi Mu Cao)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Guides herbs to lower \u003ci\u003ejiao\u003c\/i\u003e (Chuan Niu Xi, Ju He)\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 4 (the week before the period — luteal phase). Do not take while trying to conceive. Discontinue when the patient becomes pregnant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClinical note:\u003c\/b\u003e If the patient does not have Liver qi stagnation, skip Phase 4 and extend Blossom (Phase 2) and Blossom (Phase 3) for more days instead.\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, 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-2\"\u003eBlossom (Phase 2)\u003c\/a\u003e – follicular phase fertility formula | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blossom-phase-3\"\u003eBlossom (Phase 3)\u003c\/a\u003e – ovulatory phase fertility formula | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/calm\"\u003eCalm\u003c\/a\u003e – for PMS irritability and mood swings | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/calm-es\"\u003eCalm (ES)\u003c\/a\u003e – for severe emotional disturbance | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mense-ease\"\u003eMense-Ease\u003c\/a\u003e – for dysmenorrhea and menstrual cramps | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/resolve-lower\"\u003eResolve (Lower)\u003c\/a\u003e – for endometriosis, fibroids, and ovarian cysts | \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":53320678178927,"sku":null,"price":35.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/8630\/5391\/files\/BlossomPhase4.jpg?v=1782082726","url":"https:\/\/modernherbalformulas.com\/products\/blossom-phase-4-female-infertility-pms-relief-liver-qi-luteal-phase-tcm","provider":"Modern Herbal Formulas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}