Amenorrhea in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different amenorrhea patterns according to TCM theory
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Amenorrhea, a term that might not frequently headline health sections, still concerns a significant number of women worldwide. It describes a condition where an individual misses one or more menstrual periods. Women typically experience this absence of menstruation in two forms: primary, where menstruation never begins by the age of 15 or secondary, where periods that were previously regular cease for three months or longer. The condition encompasses various experiences from delayed to completely missed periods, impacting not just physical health but often emotional well-being.
From the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), amenorrhea isn't just an isolated symptom; it's a signal of deeper imbalances within the body's energy systems. TCM delves into the harmony of Qi (vital energy), Blood, Yin, and Yang, seeing amenorrhea as a result of disharmony among these elements.
The TCM approach prioritizes understanding the individual's unique pattern of disharmony—be it a Deficiency in Blood, a Stagnation of Qi, or an imbalance in Yin and Yang—to tailor a treatment that addresses the root cause, not just the symptoms.
TCM Patterns for Amenorrhea
Blood Deficiency
Insufficient blood to nourish the body, causing paleness, dizziness, and dryness throughout the system
Causes: absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea, delayed periods, late periods, No period, No menstruation by 18
Blood Deficiency represents a fundamental lack of blood volume or quality in the body, resulting in organs, tissues, and the mind being undernourished. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, blood not only refers to the red fluid in our vessels but encompasses the body's entire nourishing and moistening functions.
Qi and Blood Deficiency
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods
Along with: General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Dizziness, Poor memory, Insomnia, Dislike of speaking, Loss of appetite, Limb numbness, Skin numbness
Blood Deficiency
Amenorrhea, delayed periods, late periods
Along with: Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory, Insomnia
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
Amenorrhea
Along with: Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety, Easily startled, Dull pale complexion, Pale lips, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Night blindness, Tingling of limbs, Limb numbness, Scanty menstruation, Muscle cramps, Muscle weakness, Dry hair, Skin dryness, Depression, Lack of direction, Withered and brittle nails
Liver Blood Deficiency
Amenorrhea
Along with: Blurry vision, Dull pale complexion, Scanty menstruation, Limb numbness, Pale lips, Muscle weakness, Dizziness, Tingling of limbs, Insomnia, Eye floaters, Night blindness, Withered and brittle nails, Dry hair, Skin dryness, Depression, Lack of direction, Vivid dreaming
Pericardium Blood Deficiency
Amenorrhea
Along with: Chest distension, Chest stiffness, Chest pain, Palpitations, Insomnia, Poor memory
Spleen Blood Deficiency
Amenorrhea
Along with: Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs, Diarrhea, Depression, Emaciation, Scanty menstruation, Insomnia, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Blood Deficiency
No period
Along with: Fine tremor, Facial tic, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Poor memory, Insomnia, Scanty menstruation
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
Amenorrhea, absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, No menstruation by 18
Along with: Primary amenorrhea, Lower back pain, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression, Apathy, Chills, Dark face, Dry mouth
Blood Deficiency and Stagnation
Amenorrhea
Along with: Dizziness, Blurry vision, Lackluster complexion and nails, Muscle tension, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor constitution, Irregular periods, Lower abdominal pain, Muscle contractions
Yin Deficiency
Depletion of cooling, moistening fluids causing dryness, false heat rising, and restless agitation throughout the body
Causes: absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea
Yin Deficiency represents a fundamental pattern in Traditional Chinese Medicine where the body's yin fluids - blood, essence, and body fluids - become depleted, losing their ability to cool, moisten, and anchor the yang energy, resulting in relative hyperactivity of yang and internal heat manifestations.
Lung Yin Deficiency
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods
Along with: Hoarse voice, Itchy throat, Dislike of speaking, Thin chest
Heart Yin Deficiency
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods
Along with: Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Dry eyes, Blurry vision, Dry throat, Dry hair, Skin dryness, Withered and brittle nails, Vaginal dryness, Night sweats, Dry stools, Nocturnal emission, Scanty menstruation, Late menstruation, Infertility, Melasma
Liver Yin Deficiency
Amenorrhea
Along with: Dizziness, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Insomnia, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Dry eyes, Night blindness, Scanty menstruation, Dull pale complexion, Flushed cheekbones, Muscle weakness, Muscle cramps, Withered and brittle nails, Dry hair, Skin dryness, Depression, Lack of direction, Night sweats, Vivid dreaming, Afternoon fever, Hot palms and soles, Preference for sipping
Kidney-Deficiency
Amenorrhea
Along with: Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Frequent urination, Late menstruation, Chills, Cold extremities
Blood Stasis
Blood that is no longer flowing smoothly through the vessels
Causes: absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea, Absence of menstruation
Blood Stasis represents blood that is no longer flowing smoothly through the vessels, either moving too slowly, pooling in certain areas, or congealing into clots. It's one of the most important pathological conditions in Traditional Chinese Medicine and can be both a result of disease and a cause of further illness.
Qi And Blood Stagnation
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea
Along with: Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails, Irritability, Mood swings, Depression, Mottled skin, Foot edema, Abdominal masses, Melena black tarry stool, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots, Dark menstrual blood, Prolonged lochia, Irregular periods, Melasma
Blood Stagnation
Absence of menstruation
Along with: Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots, Dark menstrual blood, Lumps
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency
Amenorrhea
Along with: Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Dull pale complexion, Weak limbs, Diarrhea, Emaciation, Scanty menstruation, Insomnia, Limb numbness, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Night blindness, Pale lips, Muscle weakness, Muscle cramps, Withered and brittle nails, Dry hair, Skin dryness, Depression, Lack of direction
Blood Deficiency and Stagnation
Amenorrhea
Along with: Dizziness, Blurry vision, Lackluster complexion and nails, Muscle tension, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor constitution, Irregular periods, Lower abdominal pain, Muscle contractions
Heat and Blood Stagnation in the Lower Burner
Amenorrhea
Along with: Lower abdominal pain, Nighttime fever, Incoherent or confused speech, Irritability, Restlessness, Thirst, Menstrual cramps, Uterine fibroids, Retained placenta, Prolonged lochia
Qi Deficiency
Insufficient vital energy causing fatigue, weakness, poor digestion, and reduced function of organs and protective systems
Causes: absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea
Qi Deficiency is a fundamental pattern in Traditional Chinese Medicine where the body's vital energy is insufficient to maintain normal physiological functions, leading to weakness, fatigue, and various organ dysfunctions.
Qi and Blood Deficiency
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods
Along with: General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Dizziness, Poor memory, Insomnia, Dislike of speaking, Loss of appetite, Limb numbness, Skin numbness
Qi Deficiency
Amenorrhea
Along with: General weakness, Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Dislike of speaking, Spontaneous sweat, Frequent colds or flu, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of breath
Spleen Deficiency
Amenorrhea
Along with: Sticky vaginal discharge, Generalized fatigue, Depression, Cold extremities, Diarrhea, White vaginal discharge, Loss of appetite, Dull shallow face, Weak limbs, Edema
Essence Deficiency
Depletion of the fundamental substance governing growth, development, reproduction, and aging
Causes: Primary amenorrhoea, Amenorrhea, absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, No menstruation by 18
Essence Deficiency is a fundamental pattern category in Traditional Chinese Medicine involving insufficient Jing (精), the vital substance that governs human growth, development, reproduction, and the aging process. Jing forms the material foundation of life itself, stored primarily in the Kidneys, and manifests throughout the body as the source of constitutional strength and vitality.
Kidney Essence Deficiency
Primary amenorrhoea
Along with: Deafness, Decreased mental sharpness, Retardation, Osteomalacia, Hair loss, Lower back pain, Infertility, Primary amenorrhea, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Absentmindness
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
Amenorrhea, absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, No menstruation by 18
Along with: Primary amenorrhea, Lower back pain, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression, Apathy, Chills, Dark face, Dry mouth
Qi Stagnation
Blocked or disrupted flow of vital energy causing distending pain, emotional distress, and symptoms that worsen with stress
Causes: absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea, delayed periods, late periods
Qi Stagnation is a fundamental pathological pattern in Traditional Chinese Medicine where the smooth flow of vital energy becomes obstructed, creating areas of pressure, pain, and dysfunction throughout the body.
Qi And Blood Stagnation
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea
Along with: Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails, Irritability, Mood swings, Depression, Mottled skin, Foot edema, Abdominal masses, Melena black tarry stool, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots, Dark menstrual blood, Prolonged lochia, Irregular periods, Melasma
Qi Stagnation
delayed periods, late periods
Along with: General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Irritability, Mood swings, Sighing
Cold
Congeals body fluids, damages Yang Qi, and causes pain with fixed location
Causes: No period, Amenorrhea, delayed periods, late periods
Cold is the predominant pathogenic factor of winter in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Cold represents an environmental pathogen that, when excessive, causes disease characterized by its cold, congealing, and contracting nature. While Cold is the main pathogen of winter, it can cause illness in any season through exposure to cold temperatures, getting caught in rain, sweating followed by wind exposure, or excessive air conditioning.
Cold in the Uterus
No period, Amenorrhea, delayed periods, late periods
Along with: Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Empty-Cold
No period
Along with: Chills, Cold extremities, Pale face, Absence of thirst, Apathy, Excessive sweating, Diarrhea, Clear urination, Frequent urination
Phlegm
Thick, sticky pathological fluid that obstructs body functions and can manifest anywhere in the body
Causes: absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea, delayed periods, late periods
Phlegm is both a pathological product and a pathogenic factor in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It results from impaired fluid metabolism when the body's transformative functions fail, particularly affecting the Spleen, Lungs, and Kidneys. Classical texts emphasize that "the Spleen is the source of phlegm production, while the Lungs are the storage vessel for phlegm."
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea, delayed periods, late periods
Along with: Late menstruation, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Generalized fatigue, Diarrhea, Dull pale complexion, Obesity, Infertility, Ovarian cysts, Ovarian fibroids, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Pseudocyesis, Sputum, Feeling of heaviness
Yang Deficiency
Insufficient yang qi causing coldness, fatigue, and diminished physiological functions throughout the body
Causes: Absence of menstruation, delayed periods, late periods
Yang Deficiency represents a fundamental weakness of the body's yang qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It manifests as an inability to warm the body, transform substances, and maintain normal physiological activities, resulting in various cold-type symptoms and functional decline.
Kidney Yang Deficiency
Absence of menstruation, delayed periods, late periods
Along with: Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills, Weak legs, Bright pale face, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Leg edema, Female infertility, Diarrhea, Depression, Erectile dysfunction, Premature ejaculation, Oligospermia, Low sex drive, Pale and abudant urination, Constipation
Dampness
Heavy, sticky moisture that obstructs body functions and creates sluggishness
Causes: absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea, delayed periods, late periods
Dampness manifests as swelling, bloating, a feeling of heaviness in the head and limbs, and digestive issues. It's like having waterlogged tissues that make everything feel heavy and slow. Common signs include a thick, greasy tongue coating, sticky mouth sensation, and stools that are difficult to flush.
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea, delayed periods, late periods
Along with: Late menstruation, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Generalized fatigue, Diarrhea, Dull pale complexion, Obesity, Infertility, Ovarian cysts, Ovarian fibroids, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Pseudocyesis, Sputum, Feeling of heaviness
Heat
Intense, ascending pathogenic force that consumes body fluids, disturbs the mind, and accelerates all physiological processes
Causes: Amenorrhea
Heat is a major pathogenic factor in Traditional Chinese Medicine that can arise from external invasion or internal generation. Heat has the characteristics of burning intensity, rising upward, consuming qi and fluids, and generating wind and disturbing blood. In TCM philosophy, normal physiological warmth is called "minor fire" (少火) which maintains life functions, while pathological heat is "major fire" (壮火) which damages the body.
Heat and Blood Stagnation in the Lower Burner
Amenorrhea
Along with: Lower abdominal pain, Nighttime fever, Incoherent or confused speech, Irritability, Restlessness, Thirst, Menstrual cramps, Uterine fibroids, Retained placenta, Prolonged lochia
Wind
Causes sudden symptoms, movement disorders, and serves as the vehicle for other pathogens
Causes: No period
Wind is the predominant pathogenic factor of spring in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is considered the leader of the six external pathogens. Wind is described as "the leader of the hundred diseases" (百病之长), serving as the primary factor in external pathogenic invasions. Wind represents a pathogen characterized by constant movement, changeability, and a tendency to affect the upper and outer portions of the body.
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Blood Deficiency
No period
Along with: Fine tremor, Facial tic, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Poor memory, Insomnia, Scanty menstruation
Herbal Formulas for Amenorrhea
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address amenorrhea
Si Wu Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Restores and nourishes Blood
- Stimulates Blood circulation
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea, delayed periods, late periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory, Insomnia
Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Blurry vision, Dull pale complexion, Scanty menstruation, Limb numbness, Pale lips, Muscle weakness...
Blood Deficiency and Stagnation
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Blurry vision, Lackluster complexion and nails, Muscle tension, Insomnia, Palpitations...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
No period
Accompanying symptoms:
Fine tremor, Facial tic, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs...
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
No period, Amenorrhea, delayed periods, late periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Gui Pi Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies and nourish Qi and Blood
- Tonifies Heart and Spleen
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety...
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Dull pale complexion, Weak limbs...
Spleen Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs, Diarrhea...
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea, delayed periods, late periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory, Insomnia
Bu Gan Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies and regulates the Blood
- Nourishes the Liver Yin
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Blurry vision, Dull pale complexion, Scanty menstruation, Limb numbness, Pale lips, Muscle weakness...
Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Insomnia, Blurry vision, Eye floaters...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
No period
Accompanying symptoms:
Fine tremor, Facial tic, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs...
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi of the Spleen and Stomach (Middle Burner)
- Raises the Yang
- Detoxifies
- Lifts what has sunken
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea, delayed periods, late periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Generalized fatigue...
Spleen Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Sticky vaginal discharge, Generalized fatigue, Depression, Cold extremities, Diarrhea, White vaginal discharge...
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the yin and nourishes the Kidneys
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea, absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, No menstruation by 18
Accompanying symptoms:
Primary amenorrhea, Lower back pain, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea, delayed periods, late periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory, Insomnia
Suan Zao Ren Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Blood
- Calms the Mind and eliminates irritability
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety...
Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Blurry vision, Dull pale complexion, Scanty menstruation, Limb numbness, Pale lips, Muscle weakness...
Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Insomnia, Blurry vision, Eye floaters...
Zuo Gui Wan
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Strengthens the Kidneys
- Fills the Essence
- Augments the marrow
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Primary amenorrhoea
Accompanying symptoms:
Deafness, Decreased mental sharpness, Retardation, Osteomalacia, Hair loss, Lower back pain...
Chai Hu Shu Gan San
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Stagnant Liver Qi and Blood
- Alleviates pain
- Harmonizes Blood
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
delayed periods, late periods
Accompanying symptoms:
General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Irritability, Mood swings, Sighing
Dan Shen Yin
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates the Blood and removes Blood Stagnation
- Promote Qi movement
- Relieves pain
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Absence of menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
He Che Da Zao Wan
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Kidneys
- Strengthens the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
- Regulates the periods
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea, absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, No menstruation by 18
Accompanying symptoms:
Primary amenorrhea, Lower back pain, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Kidney Yin and Essence
- Nourishes the Liver Blood
- Beautifies hair
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Blurry vision, Dull pale complexion, Scanty menstruation, Limb numbness, Pale lips, Muscle weakness...
Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Primary amenorrhoea
Accompanying symptoms:
Deafness, Decreased mental sharpness, Retardation, Osteomalacia, Hair loss, Lower back pain...
Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney and Liver Yin
- Improves vision
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Insomnia, Blurry vision, Eye floaters...
Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
- Nourishes the Heart
- Calms the Mind
- Warms Yang
- Strengthens the Spleen and Lungs
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea, delayed periods, late periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory, Insomnia
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Expels Cold and warm the menstruation Blood
- Stops pain
- Invigorates Blood
- Dispels Blood stagnation
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
No period, Amenorrhea, delayed periods, late periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Tao He Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Dispels Heat and
- Eliminates Blood Stagnation
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Absence of menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Heat and Blood Stagnation in the Lower Burner
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower abdominal pain, Nighttime fever, Incoherent or confused speech, Irritability, Restlessness, Thirst...
Tao Hong Si Wu Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Blood and regulates the Liver
- Moves Qi and Blood in the lower abdomen
- Stops pain
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Blood Deficiency and Stagnation
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Blurry vision, Lackluster complexion and nails, Muscle tension, Insomnia, Palpitations...
Wan Dai Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Middle Burner
- Removes Dampness
- Stops vaginal discharge
- Strengthens the Spleen
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Spleen Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Sticky vaginal discharge, Generalized fatigue, Depression, Cold extremities, Diarrhea, White vaginal discharge...
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea, delayed periods, late periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Generalized fatigue...
Wu Yao Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Pacifies the Liver
- Moves Qi
- Stops pain
- Nourishes Liver Blood
- Eliminates Stagnation
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
delayed periods, late periods
Accompanying symptoms:
General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Irritability, Mood swings, Sighing
Yi Guan Jian
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Yin
- Spreads the Liver Qi
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Insomnia, Blurry vision, Eye floaters...
You Gui Wan
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang
- Replenishes the Essence
- Tonifies the Blood
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Absence of menstruation, delayed periods, late periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus...
Bai He Gu Jin Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Lung and Kidney Yin
- Moistens the Lung
- Transfers Phlegm
- Clears Heat
- Reliefs Cough
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Lung Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Hoarse voice, Itchy throat, Dislike of speaking, Thin chest
Ban Liu Wan
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Fortifies the Fire at the Gate of Vitality
- Expels Cold
- Unblocks the Yang
- Drains Turbidity
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Empty-Cold
How it manifests:
No period
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, Cold extremities, Pale face, Absence of thirst, Apathy, Excessive sweating...
Cang Fu Dao Tan Wan
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Resolves Dampness and Phlegm
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea, delayed periods, late periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Generalized fatigue...
Da Bu Yuan Jian
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Yin and Blood
- Nourishes Qi and Yang
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea, delayed periods, late periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory, Insomnia
Da Huang Mu Dan Pi Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Stagnant Heat in the intestines
- Reduces swelling and disperses lumps
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Absence of menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Breaks up and dispels Blood Stagnation
- Generates new Blood
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Absence of menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Da Jian Zhong Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies Middle Burner Deficiency
- Directs rebellious Qi downward
- Relieves pain
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Empty-Cold
How it manifests:
No period
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, Cold extremities, Pale face, Absence of thirst, Apathy, Excessive sweating...
Da Ying Jian
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
- Expels Cold
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
No period, Amenorrhea, delayed periods, late periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Qi
- Generates Blood
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea, delayed periods, late periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory, Insomnia
Dang Gui Di Huang Yin
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood
- Tonifies Kidney and Liver Yin
- Regulates the menstrual cycle
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea, absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, No menstruation by 18
Accompanying symptoms:
Primary amenorrhea, Lower back pain, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression...
Dang Gui Shao Yao San
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Liver Blood
- Spreads the Liver Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Resolves Dampness
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Dull pale complexion, Weak limbs...
Di Dang Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Breaks up and dispels Blood Stagnation
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Absence of menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Nourishes Blood
- Calms the Liver
- Extinguishes Wind
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
No period
Accompanying symptoms:
Fine tremor, Facial tic, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs...
Er Zhi Wan
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver Yin
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus...
Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood
- Eliminates Blood Stagnation below the diaphragm
- Stops pain
- Promotes Qi movement
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Gui Shao Di Huang Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood
- Nourishes Yin
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates the Blood
- Transforms Blood Stasis
- Softens lumps
- Reduces fixed abdominal pain
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Absence of menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Guo Qi Yin
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the menses
- Dispels blood Stagnation
- Nourishes the blood
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Hai Tong Pi Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates the Blood
- Disperses swelling
- Dispels Wind, Dampness and Cold
- Removes Stagnation and relieves pain
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Absence of menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Huan Shao Dan
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Spleen, Heart and Kidneys
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Augments Qi
- Tonifies Yang
- Promotes Longevity
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Primary amenorrhoea
Accompanying symptoms:
Deafness, Decreased mental sharpness, Retardation, Osteomalacia, Hair loss, Lower back pain...
Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Augments the Qi
- Warms and harmonizes the channels
- Unblocks painful obstruction
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Absence of menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies the Middle Burner (Spleen and Stomach)
- Tonifies Qi
- Relieves spasmodic pain
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Empty-Cold
How it manifests:
No period
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, Cold extremities, Pale face, Absence of thirst, Apathy, Excessive sweating...
Jia Wei Xiao Yao San
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Liver and Spleen Qi Stagnation
- Tonifies Spleen
- Clears Deficient Heat
- Nourishes the blood
- Clears Liver Fire from Stagnant Liver Qi
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Liang Di Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Cools Blood
- Stop bleeding
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus...
Liu Jun Zi Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach
- Clears Phlegm and mucus
- Promotes appetite
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Dislike of speaking, Spontaneous sweat...
Qi Li San
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates the blood and removes Blood Stagnation
- Invigorates Qi
- Reduces swelling and pain
- Stops bleeding
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Qing Gu San
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat from Deficiency
- Alleviates steaming bone disorder
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
San Zhong Kui Jian Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and resolves Toxicity
- Reduces swelling
- Induces ulceration
- Moves the Blood and dispels stasis
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Absence of menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Blood and augments the Yin
- Moderates painful spasms
- Alleviates pain
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Dull pale complexion, Weak limbs...
Shen Qi Si Wu Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Restores and nourishes Blood
- Stimulates Blood circulation
- Tonifies Qi
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Pericardium Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest stiffness, Chest pain, Palpitations, Insomnia, Poor memory
Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood
- Unblocks painful obstruction
- Relieves pain
- Invigorate Qi
- Dispels Blood Stagnation
- Unblock Channels
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Sheng Yu Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
- Preserves the Blood
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety...
Shi Quan Da Bu Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies Qi
- Warms and tonifies Blood
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Shi Xiao San
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood
- Dispels Blood Stagnation
- Eases pain
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Si Jun Zi Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Dislike of speaking, Spontaneous sweat...
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Yin
- Nourishes the Blood
- Clears Heat
- Calms the Mind
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Heart Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Tiao Gan Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney and Liver Yin
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Tu Si Zi Wan
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Kidneys
- Prevents abnormal leakage such as urinary incontinence or seminal emissions
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Primary amenorrhoea
Accompanying symptoms:
Deafness, Decreased mental sharpness, Retardation, Osteomalacia, Hair loss, Lower back pain...
Wei Jing Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears heat from the Lungs
- Transforms Phlegm
- Drives out Blood-Stagnation
- Discharges pus
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Wei Ling Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Promotes urination
- Warms the Yang
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Drains Dampness
- Promotes the movement of Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea, delayed periods, late periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Generalized fatigue...
Wen Jing Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Uterus and vessels
- Nourishes Blood
- Dispels Cold
- Dispels Blood Stagnation
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
No period, Amenorrhea, delayed periods, late periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Wen Qi Hua Shi Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Supports Kidney Yang
- Supplies Spleen Qi
- Expels Cold and Dampness from the Uterus
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
No period, Amenorrhea, delayed periods, late periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Strengthens the Essence
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Primary amenorrhoea
Accompanying symptoms:
Deafness, Decreased mental sharpness, Retardation, Osteomalacia, Hair loss, Lower back pain...
Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Spleen and Stomach Qi
- Removes Dampness
- Moves Qi
- Alleviates pain
- Strengthens the Spleen and Harmonizes the Stomach,
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea, delayed periods, late periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Generalized fatigue...
Xiao Yao San
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Harmonizes the function of Liver and Spleen
- Relieves Liver Qi stagnation
- Nourishes the Blood
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
delayed periods, late periods
Accompanying symptoms:
General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Irritability, Mood swings, Sighing
Xiong Gui Er Chen Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Resolves Damp-Phlegm
- Nourishes Blood
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea, delayed periods, late periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Generalized fatigue...
Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates the Blood
- Dispels blood Stagnation
- Spreads the Liver Qi
- Unblocks the channels
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Yi Huang Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Dries Dampness
- Clears Heat
- Stops vaginal discharge
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Spleen Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Sticky vaginal discharge, Generalized fatigue, Depression, Cold extremities, Diarrhea, White vaginal discharge...
Yu Lin Zhu
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Consolidates the Penetrating and Directing Vessel (Chong Mai, Ren Mai)
- Facilitating pregnancy
- Promotes Blood circulation and regulates menstruation
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Absence of menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Pacifies the Liver
- Extinguishes Wind
- Nourishes the Yin
- Anchors the Yang
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Zhen Zhu Mu Wan
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin and Blood
- Sedates the Heart and calms the Mind
- Calms the Liver
- Anchors the yang
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety...
Zuo Gui Yin
Addresses these amenorrhea patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Tonifies the Kidneys
Addresses These Amenorrhea Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
absence of menstruation, amenorrhoea, no menstruation, no periods, absence of periods, Amenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Ping Wei San
Traditional formula for amenorrhea
Main Actions
- Dries Dampness
- Improves the Spleen's transportive function
- Promotes the movement of Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach