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Leith, Patricia

Mi, Qiuwen

What is claimed is:

1. A composition for enhancing fertility, comprising: a formula of approximately 4 grams of each of the following: Radix Polygalae Tenuifoliae, Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, Radix Ginseng, Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Rhizoma Zingiberis Officinalis Recens, Sclerotium Poriae Cocos, Radix Astragali, Radix Ligustici Wallichii, Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae Conquitae, Radix Paeoniae Rubra, Radix Bupleuri, Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae, Arillus Euphoriae, Longanae, Radix Saussureae Seu Vladimiriae, Fructus Lycii Chinensis, Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, Fructus Rubi, Semen Cnidii Monnieri, Semen Cuscutae, Semen Persicae, Flos Carthami Tinctorii, Folium Artemisiae, Herba Agastaches Seu Pogostemi, Folium Perillae Frutescentis, Herba Leonuri Heterophylli, Rhizoma Cyperi Rotundi, Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis, Fructus Ziziphi Jujubae, Fructus Foeniculi Vulgaris, Fructus Evodiae Rutaecarpae, Semen Plantaginis, Radix Ledebouriellae Sesloidis, Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis, Tuber Asparagi Cochinchinensis, Massa Fermentata, Fructus Hordei Vulgaris Germinantus, Rhizoma Sparganii, Rhizoma Curcumae Zedoariae, and Cornu Cervi Parvum.

2. A composition for enhancing fertility, comprising: a formula of approximately 4 grams of each of the following: Radix Polygalae Tenuifoliae, Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, Radix Ginseng, Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Rhizoma Zingiberis Officinalis Recens, Sclerotium Poriae Cocos, Radix Astragali, Radix Ligustici Wallichii, Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae Conquitae, Radix Paeoniae Lactiflorae, Cortex Moutan Radicis, Arillus Euphoriae Longanae, Radix Saussureae Seu Vladimiriae, Fructus Lycii Chinensis, Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, Fructus Rubi, Semen Cnidii Monnieri, Semen Cuscutae, Cortex Eucommiae Ulmoidis, Gelatinum Asini, Folium Artemisiae, Herba Leonuri Heterophylli, Folium Perillae Frutescentis, Herba Agastaches Seu Pogostemi, Rhizoma Cyperi Rotundi, Fructus Foeniculi Vulgaris, Fructus Evodiae Rutaecarpae, Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis, Fructus Ziziphi Jujubae, Semen Plantaginis, Os Draconis, Concha Ostreae, Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, Ramus Loranthu Seu Visci, Cornu Cervi Parvum, Rhizoma Atractylodis, and Fructus Seu Semen Amomi.

3. A method for preparing two formulas to enhance fertility, comprising the steps of: preparing a first formula by mixing between approximately 3 grams and approximately 10 grams of each of the following components: Radix Polygalae Tenuifoliae, Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, Radix Ginseng, Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Rhizoma Zingiberis Officinalis Recens, Sclerotium Poriae Cocos, Radix Astragali, Radix Ligustici Wallichii, Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae Conquitae, Radix Paeoniae Rubra, Radix Bupleuri, Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae, Arillus Euphoriae Longanae, Radix Saussureae Seu Vladimiriae, Fructus Lycii Chinensis, Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, Fructus Rubi, Semen Cnidii Monnieri, Semen Cuscutae, Semen Persicae, Flos Carthami Tinctorii, Folium Artemisiae, Herba Agastaches Seu Pogostemi, Folium Perillae Frutescentis, Herba Leonuri Heterophylli, Rhizoma Cyperi Rotundi, Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis, Fructus Ziziphi Jujubae, Fructus Foeniculi Vulgaris, Fructus Evodiae Rutaecarpae, Semen Plantaginis, Radix Ledebouriellae Sesloidis, Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis, Tuber Asparagi Cochinchinensis, Masa Fermentata, Fructus Hordei Vulgaris Germinantus, Rhizoma Sparganii, Rhizoma Curcumae Zedoariae, and Cornu Cervi Parvum; reducing the first formula to a liquid state by adding water and heating the mixture; preparing a second formula by mixing between approximately 3 and approximately 10 grams of each of the following components: Radix Polygalae Tenuifolaie, Semen Ziziphi Spinosae. Radix Ginseng, Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Rhizoma Zingiberis Officinalis Recens, Sclerotium Poriae Cocos, Radix Astragali, Radix Ligustici Wallichii, Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae Conquitae, Radix Paeoniae Lactiflorae, Radix Bupleuri, Cortex Moutan Radicis, Arillus Euphoriae Longanae, Radix Saussureae Seu Vladimiriae, Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, Fructus Rubi, Semen Cnidii Monnieri, Semen Cuscutae, Cortex Eucommiae Ulmoidis, Gelatinum Asini, Folium Artemisiae, Herba Leonuri Heterophylii, Folium Perillae Frutescentis, Herba Agastaches Seu Pogostemi, Rhizoma Cyperi Rotundi, Fructus Foeniculi Vulargis, Fructus Evodiae Rutaecarpae, Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis, Fructus Ziziphi Jujubae, Semen Plantaginis, Os Draconis, Concha Ostreae, Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis, Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, Ramus Loranthu Seu Visci, Cornu Cervi Parvum, Rhizoma Atractylodis, and Fructus Seu Semen Amomi; and reducing the second formula to a liquid state by adding water and heating the mixture.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is related to fertility-enhancing compositions. More specifically, the present invention is related to an alternative remedy-based, natural composition for improving natural fertility process.

It is estimated that 1 in 6 couples experience difficulties in conceiving a child. Some of the difficulties may be linked to infertility in a woman caused by a medical condition, for example. Other difficulties, however, are not related to infertility and may be attributed to everyday stress, unhealthy diets, use of tobacco or alcohol, etc. In this case, what seems like interminable delay in getting pregnant may cause additional stress and frustration, exacerbating the situation and spiraling further into a proverbial vicious circle.

While prescription or over-the-counter drugs may be efficacious in addressing the fertility problems, alternative medicine based on herbs and other natural ingredients appears to be more preferable from the overall health viewpoint. Once considered remedies mostly used by New Age hippies, herbal compositions are now part of a health regimen by two out of five Americans and has become mainstream.

A need therefore exists for an alternative medicine-based, natural solution to the above difficulties experienced by a woman trying to conceive a child.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is an object of the present invention to provide an herb-based composition for enhancing fertility.

The above and other objects are achieved by an alternative remedy-based composition. According to one embodiment of the present invention, an alternative remedy-based composition comprises a first formula consisting of a first plurality of herbs and a second formula consisting of a second plurality of herbs. Some individual herbs are present in the first and second formulas. The second formula is administered after the first formula only if conception occurs such that the combination of the first and second formulas enhances fertility in females.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a number of herbs are combined to produce a composition that enhances and promotes fertility in females. According to this embodiment, one herbal composition comprises 40 herbs, the so-called “A” formula. Further according to this embodiment of the present invention, another herbal composition comprises 40 herbs, the so-called “B” formula. Some herbs are present in both formulas.

“A” formula is typically administered for 2 months for conception to occur. After conception, “B” formula is administered for 1 month to prevent miscarriage. If, however, conception does not occur after 2 months, “A” formula is continued for one more month. Using the inventive composition, typical conception takes place within 3 months from the beginning of the course. Other factors, such as stress, alcohol, etc., may lengthen the conception period by additional 1 or 2 months.

Each herbal ingredient in the “A” and “B” formulas is approximately between 3 and 10 grams in dry weight. To be more effective, the exact weight for each herbal ingredient depends on the female's weight. For an average female, each herbal ingredient is approximately 4 grams in weight.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, for an average female each “A” and “B” formula weighs approximately 164 grams, comprising the below-mentioned herbal ingredients. Such “raw” herbal combination in each formula is boiled in hot water to produce approximately 18 ounces of liquid. The resulting liquid is a daily dosage: it is administered 3 times a daily, 6 ounces at a time, at a lukewarm temperature.

It will be appreciated that both formulas are administered orally in the preferred embodiment of the present invention. According to additional embodiments of the present invention, each formula may be administered in capsules, pills, caplets, tablets, and the like forms, as known to those skilled in the art.

The “A” formula comprises the following herbs listed in no particular order according to their pharmaceutical names:

• 1) Radix Polygalae Tenuifoliae
• 2) Semen Ziziphi Spinosae
• 3) Radix Ginseng
• 4) Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae
• 5) Rhizoma Zingiberis Officinalis Recens
• 6) Sclerotium Poriae Cocos
• 7) Radix Astragali
• 8) Radix Ligustici Wallichii
• 9) Radix Angelicae Sinensis
• 10) Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae Conquitae
• 11) Radix Paeoniae Rubra
• 12) Radix Bupleuri
• 13) Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae
• 14) Arillus Euphoriae Longanae
• 15) Radix Saussureae Seu Vladimiriae
• 16) Fructus Lycii Chinensis
• 17) Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis
• 18) Fructus Rubi
• 19) Semen Cnidii Monnieri
• 20) Semen Cuscutae
• 21) Semen Persicae
• 22) Flos Carthami Tinctorii
• 23) Folium Artemisiae
• 24) Herba Agastaches Seu Pogostemi
• 25) Folium Perillae Frutescentis
• 26) Herba Leonuri Heterophylli
• 27) Rhizoma Cyperi Rotundi
• 28) Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis
• 28) Fructus Ziziphi Jujubae
• 30) Fructus Foeniculi Vulgaris
• 31) Fructus Evodiae Rutaecarpae
• 32) Semen Plantaginis
• 33) Radix Ledebouriellae Sesloidis
• 34) Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis
• 35) Tuber Asparagi Cochinchinensis
• 36) Massa Fermentata
• 37) Fructus Hordei Vulgaris Germinantus
• 38) Rhizoma Sparganii
• 39) Rhizoma Curcumae Zedoariae
• 40) Cornu Cervi Parvum

The “B” formula comprises the following herbs listed in no particular order according to their pharmaceutical names:

• 1) Radix Polygalae Tenuifoliae
• 2) Semen Ziziphi Spinosae
• 3) Radix Ginseng
• 4) Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae
• 5) Rhizoma Zingiberis Officinalis Recens
• 6) Sclerotium Poriae Cocos
• 7) Radix Astragali
• 8) Radix Ligustici Wallichii
• 9) Radix Angelicae Sinensis
• 10) Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae Conquitae
• 11) Radix Paeoniae Lactiflorae
• 12) Radix Bupleuri
• 13) Cortex Moutan Radicis
• 14) Arillus Euphoriae Longanae
• 15) Radix Saussureae Seu Vladimiriae
• 16) Fructus Lycii Chinensis
• 17) Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis
• 18) Fructus Rubi
• 19) Semen Cnidii Monnieri
• 20) Semen Cuscutae
• 21) Cortex Eucommiae Ulmoidis
• 22) Gelatinum Asini
• 23) Folium Artemisiae
• 24) Herba Leonuri Heterophylli
• 25) Folium Perillae Frutescentis
• 26) Herba Agastaches Seu Pogostemi
• 27) Rhizoma Cyperi Rotundi
• 28) Fructus Foeniculi Vulgaris
• 29) Fructus Evodiae Rutaecarpae
• 30) Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis
• 31) Fructus Ziziphi Jujubae
• 32) Semen Plantaginis
• 33) Os Draconis
• 34) Concha Ostreae
• 35) Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis
• 36) Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae
• 37) Ramus Loranthu Seu Visci
• 38) Cornu Cervi Parvum
• 39) Rhizoma Atractylodis
• 40) Fructus Seu Semen Amomi

While the invention has been described and illustrated in connection with preferred embodiments, many variations and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, and the invention is thus not to be limited to the precise details of methodology or construction set forth above as such variations and modification are intended to be included within the scope of the invention.