Western Medical Indications:
Anestrus
Anovulatory follicles
Female infertility
Irregular estrous cycle
Prolonged dioestrus
Silent estrus

TCVM Indications:
Coldness in back (especially around Baihui) and extremities
Female infertility due to Kidney Qi/Yang Deficiency
Lack of strength, fatigue
Poor body condition, emaciation
Scanty and thin leucorrhea
Tongue: Pale
Pulse: Weak and deep

Contraindications:
Acute inflammation or infections (High fever belongs to excessive Heat Pattern)

Dosage for Horse:
Up to 50 g twice daily as top dressing on feed

Dosage for Dog/Cat:
0.5 g per 10 to 20 lb body weight twice daily

Directions:
Use as needed up to 3 months.

Chinese Principles of Treatment:
Tonify Kidney Yang, nourish Yin/Jing

Clinical Studies:
Erbai Yao (Yao, 1990) used formula to treat infertile mares with anestrus or anovulatory follicles. Most mares exhibited estrous 3-7 days after 2 doses (1 dose per day) of 350 grams of this formula. After 2-6 herbal treatments, 685 of 734 mares conceived.

Classical Antecedent:
Yin Yang Fang (Epimedium and Actinolite Decoction) by Dr. Erbai Yao (Yao, 1990)

Ingredients:
Bu Gu Zhi-Psoralea, Chi Shao-Paeonia, Dang Gui-Angelica, Gou Qi Zi-Lycium, Shu Di Huang-Rehmannia, Tu Si Zi-Cuscuta,    
Yang Qi Shi-Actinolite, Yi Mu Cao-Leonurus, Yin Yang Huo-Epimedium