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Irregular Menstruation #1

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Tian MaRz. Gastrodiae3–10 g

    Extinguishes Wind, subdues Rising Liver Yang and alleviates pain.

    for overwhelming attacks of Wind leading to migraines and dizziness so severe that the person feels as if they are about to fall over.
  • Bai ZhuRz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae3–15 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, augments *Qi, dries Dampness and promotes water metabolism*.

    for vaginal discharge.
  • Cang ZhuRz. Atractylodis3–10 g

    Strongly dries Dampness and tonifies the Spleen.

  • Huang LianRz. Coptidis1.5–10 g

    Clears Heat, drains Dampness, drains Fire and resolves Fire toxicity.

  • Xiang FuRz. Cyperi6–14 g

    Spreads and regulates Liver *Qi, regulates menstruation and alleviates pain.*

    for indigestion, pain and distention in the flanks and abdomen, nausea, vomiting, and acid regurgitation.
    for Qi Stagnation combined with Blood Stasis.
  • Chuan XiongRz. Chuanxiong3–10 g

    Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of *Qi, expels Wind and alleviates pain*.

Actions

  • Removes Heat from the body
  • Dissolves Phlegm
  • Harmonizes the flow of Qi
  • Activates Blood circulation

Patterns treated

Phlegm that has transformed into Heat

Manifestations

  • A shortened menstrual cycle
  • Menstrual flow ranging from moderate to heavy
  • Typically occurring in an obese woman
  • A complexion that is puffy and sallow-yellow
  • Intense pressure or fullness in the head
  • A heavy, weighed-down feeling in the limbs
  • A spinning, unsteady sensation
  • A sensation of chest congestion
  • An urge to cough up phlegm
  • Abundant Phlegm production
  • Possibly loose stools
  • Bloating of the abdomen
  • Long-standing vaginal discharge
Tongue body
Unremarkable in appearance
Coating
White, or tinged slightly yellow
Pulse
Slippery and fast

Indications

An irregular menstrual cycle

Modifications