Irregular Menstruation #1

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rz. Gastrodiae	Tian Ma	3-10g	Extinguishes Wind, subdues Rising Liver Yang and alleviates pain. With Chuan Xiong, for overwhelming attacks of Wind leading to migraines and dizziness so severe that the person feels as if they are about to fall over.
Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae	Bai Zhu	3-15g	Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, dries Dampness and promotes water metabolism. With Cang Zhu, for vaginal discharge.
Rz. Atractylodis	Cang Zhu	3-10g	Strongly dries Dampness and tonifies the Spleen.
Rz. Coptidis	Huang Lian	1.5-10g	Clears Heat, drains Dampness, drains Fire and resolves Fire toxicity.
Rz. Cyperi	Xiang Fu	6-14g	Spreads and regulates Liver Qi, regulates menstruation and alleviates pain. With Cang Zhu, for indigestion, pain and distention in the flanks and abdomen, nausea, vomiting, and acid regurgitation. With Chuan Xiong, for Qi Stagnation combined with Blood Stasis.
Rz. Chuanxiong	Chuan Xiong	3-10g	Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of Qi, expels Wind and alleviates pain.

Formula Actions

• Clears Heat
• Eliminates Phlegm
• Regulates Qi
• Invigorates the Blood

Syndromes

• Phlegm Heat

Clinical Manifestations

Short menstrual cycle The volume is either heavy or moderate Typically the woman is obese Puffy yellowish complexion Severe distention of the head Heaviness of the limbs Vertigo Stuffy chest

Sensation of a need to expectorate Profuse Phlegm Maybe loose stools Abdominal distention Chronic leukorrhea T: Normal C: White or Slightly yellow P: Slippery and rapid

Treats

Irregular menstruation

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

Modifications

For cooling Blood and stopping bleeding:
+ Carbonized Cacumen Platycladi	Ce bai Ye Tan
+ Carbonized Rz. Scutellariae	Huang Qin Tan
+ Carbonized Rx. Sanguisorbae	Di Yu Tan