Wu Yao Tang - 乌药 湯 - Lindera Decoction

English:	Lindera Decoction
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rx. Linderae	Wu Yao	10g	Promotes movement of Qi and alleviates pain. With Xiang Fu, for Qi and Blood Stagnation with menstrual irregularity, pain in the lower abdomen and generalized pain and distention throughout the body. With Dang Gui and Xiang Fu, for menstrual pain.
Rz. Cyperi	Xiang Fu	10g	Spreads and regulates Liver Qi, regulates menstruation and alleviates pain. With Dang Gui, tonifies the Blood and moves Qi, for premenstrual symptoms, menstrual pain and irregular menstruation.
Rx. Aucklandiae	Mu Xiang	12g	Promotes the movement of Qi, alleviates pain and adjusts and regulates stagnant Qi in the Intestines. With Wu Yao, for lower abdominal Coldness and pain.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis	Dang Gui	10g	Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold, stops pain due to Blood Stasis and regulates the menses. With Gan Cao, moderates spasms and relieves abdominal pain.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae	Gan Cao	6g	Moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.

Formula Actions

• Spreads Liver Qi
• Promotes Qi circulation
• Harmonizes the Blood
• Alleviates pain

Syndromes

• Liver Qi Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

Hypochondriac pain and distention Alternating fever and chills Depression Easily angered Chest fullness Bitter taste in mouth Fidgeting Abdominal pain and cramps

Breast distention and pain Irritability Dysmenorrhea Irregular menstruation Amenorrhea T: Pink C: Thin and white P: Wiry or Tight

Treats

Irregular menstruation

Amenorrhea

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

Modifications

For irregular menstruation:		For delayed menstruation:
+ 10g Rx. Bupleuri	Chai Hu	+ 15g Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae	Dan Shen
Or
+ Four Substance Decoction with Safflower and Peach Pit Tao Hong Si Wu Tang		+ 30g Caulis Spatholobi	Ji Xue Teng
For prolonged menstruation:
For delayed menstruation with breast tenderness:		+ 10g Pollen Typhae	Pu Huang
Fr. Toosendan	Chuan Lian Zi
Rx. Bupleuri	Chai Hu
Per, Citri Reticulatae Viride	Qing Pi
Rz. Cyperi	Xiang Fu
Rx. Aucklandiae	Mu Xiang