Dark Menstrual Blood in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different dark menstrual blood patterns according to TCM theory
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Dark menstrual blood is characterized by a darker than usual appearance of menstrual flow, often bordering on blackish or very deep red. This symptom can present in various forms, from blackish menstrual blood to darkened menstrual flow. Understanding this condition is crucial as it can be indicative of underlying health issues or changes in the body’s natural processes.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), dark menstrual blood is seen as an indicator of internal imbalances. TCM does not just treat symptoms in isolation but looks at the body holistically. It is believed that the color and nature of menstrual blood can reveal much about a woman's health status.
TCM emphasizes the importance of identifying specific patterns of disharmony, as different causes may lead to the symptom of dark menstrual blood. Treatment is then tailored to these underlying patterns, ensuring a more holistic and effective approach.
TCM Patterns for Dark Menstrual Blood
Blood Stasis
Blood that is no longer flowing smoothly through the vessels
Causes: Dark colored blood, Dark menstrual blood
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.
Blood Stagnation
Dark colored blood
Along with: Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots, Dark menstrual blood, Lumps
Liver Blood Stagnation
Dark colored blood
Along with: Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods, Dark menstrual clots, Infertility, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Purple lips, Purple face, Skin dryness, Petechiae
Qi And Blood Stagnation
Dark colored blood, Dark menstrual blood
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, Amenorrhea, Dark menstrual clots, Prolonged lochia, Irregular periods, Melasma
Blood Stagnation in the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
Dark colored blood
Along with: Irregular periods, Brown vaginal discharge, Dark menstrual clots, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual blood, Prolonged lochia, Lower abdominal pain, Umbilical pain, Breast engorgement, Breast pain
Qi Stagnation
Blocked or disrupted flow of vital energy causing distending pain, emotional distress, and symptoms that worsen with stress
Causes: Dark colored blood, Dark menstrual blood
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.
Liver Qi Stagnation
Dark colored blood
Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings, Irregular periods, Globus sensation, Pre menstrual breast distension, Pre menstrual tension, Anxiety, Anger, Melasma
Qi And Blood Stagnation
Dark colored blood, Dark menstrual blood
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, Amenorrhea, Dark menstrual clots, Prolonged lochia, Irregular periods, Melasma
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
Dark menstrual blood
Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings, Globus sensation, Feeling of heat, Flushed face, Thirst, Anger, Pre menstrual tension, Irregular periods, Pre menstrual breast distension, Excessive menstruation
Heat
Intense, ascending pathogenic force that consumes body fluids, disturbs the mind, and accelerates all physiological processes
Causes: Dark colored blood, Dark menstrual blood
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 in the Blood
Dark colored blood
Along with: Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood, Nosebleeds, Excessive menstruation
Heat in Uterus Blood
Dark colored blood
Along with: Excessive menstruation, Sudden period before schedule, Dark menstrual blood, Sticky menstrual blood, Thirst, Flushed face, Anger, Anxiety, Dark urine, Constipation
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
Dark menstrual blood
Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings, Globus sensation, Feeling of heat, Flushed face, Thirst, Anger, Pre menstrual tension, Irregular periods, Pre menstrual breast distension, Excessive menstruation
Cold
Congeals body fluids, damages Yang Qi, and causes pain with fixed location
Causes: Dark colored blood
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
Dark colored blood
Along with: Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Herbal Formulas for Dark Menstrual Blood
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address dark menstrual blood
Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Moves Qi and Alleviates Pain
- Disperses Accumulations and Dissipates Nodules
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Liver Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods...
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood, Dark menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Disperses Fixed Masses
- Warms the Channels and Disperses Cold
- Harmonizes Qi and Blood
- Removes Stasis and Generates New Blood
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Blood Stagnation in the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Irregular periods, Brown vaginal discharge, Dark menstrual clots, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual blood, Prolonged lochia...
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood, Dark menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Warms the Channels and Disperses Cold
- Moves Qi and Alleviates Pain
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood, Dark menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Shi Xiao San
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Dissipates Nodules and Softens Hardness
- Alleviates Pain
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Liver Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods...
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood, Dark menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Si Wu Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood
- Nourishes Blood and Alleviates Pain
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood, Dark menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Xiao Yao San
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Nourishes Blood and Softens the Liver
- Strengthens the Spleen and Harmonizes the Middle
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Liver Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods...
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood, Dark menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Chai Hu Shu Gan San
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Moves Qi and Alleviates Pain
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Liver Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods...
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood, Dark menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Dan Shen Yin
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Moves Qi
- Alleviates Pain
- Regulates Qi and Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood, Dark menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Jia Wei Xiao Yao San
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Clears Heat from the Liver and Blood
- Nourishes Blood
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
How it manifests:
Dark menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression...
Tao Hong Si Wu Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Nourishes Blood
- Regulates menstruation
- Moves Qi in the Blood level
- Unblocks the Channels and Alleviates Pain
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood, Dark menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Wen Jing Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Channels and Disperses Cold
- Nourishes Blood
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Regulates menstruation
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes Yin and Clears Deficiency Heat
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood, Dark menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Da Huang Mu Dan Pi Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat from Blood Stasis
- Purges Heat and Unblocks the Bowels
- Disperses Swelling and Dissipates Nodules
- Expels pus and resolves intestinal abscess
- Clears Damp-Heat from the intestines
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Transforms and Expels Blood Stasis
- Invigorates Blood and Unblocks the Channels and Collaterals
- Clears Heat from Blood Stasis
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Removes Stasis and Generates New Blood
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Da Ying Jian
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood and Generates Essence
- Warms the Channels and Disperses Cold
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Supplements the Liver and Kidneys
- Strengthens the Sinews and Bones
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Di Dang Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Breaks Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Purges accumulated Blood from the Lower Burner
- Clears Heat from the Blood Level
- Unblocks the Channels and Collaterals
- Promotes Menstruation
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Di Gu Pi Yin
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Cools the Blood
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Gu Jing Wan
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Heat
- Secures the Menses and Stops Uterine Bleeding
- Stops Bleeding
- Secures the Chong and Ren Vessels
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Heat in Uterus Blood
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive menstruation, Sudden period before schedule, Dark menstrual blood, Sticky menstrual blood, Thirst, Flushed face...
Guo Qi Yin
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Moves Qi
- Regulates menstruation
- Warms the Channels and Disperses Cold
- Promotes Menstruation
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood, Dark menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Hai Tong Pi Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Dispels Wind-Dampness
- Unblocks the Channels and Collaterals
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Reduces Swelling and Alleviates Pain
- Warms the Channels and Disperses Cold
- Softens and Relaxes the Sinews
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Huai Jiao Wan
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Stops Diarrhea
- Cools the Blood and Stops Bleeding
- Disperses Wind
- Moves Qi
- Moistens the Intestines and Unblocks the Bowels
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Heat in Uterus Blood
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive menstruation, Sudden period before schedule, Dark menstrual blood, Sticky menstrual blood, Thirst, Flushed face...
Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and warms the channels
- Harmonizes the Nutritive and Defensive Qi
- Nourishes Blood and dispels obstruction (Bi)
- Warms the Channels and Disperses Cold
- Warms and Unblocks Yang
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Jin Ling Zi San
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Courses the Liver and Drains Heat
- Moves Qi and Alleviates Pain
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood, Dark menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Liang Di Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Cools the Blood
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains excess Fire from the Liver and Gallbladder
- Clears Damp-Heat from the Lower Burner
- Clears Heat from the Liver channel
- Promotes Urination and Drains Dampness
- Nourishes Blood and Yin to prevent damage from bitter cold
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Qi Li San
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Reduces Swelling
- Alleviates Pain
- Stops Bleeding
- Moves Qi
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood, Dark menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Qing Jing San
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat from the Blood Level
- Cools the Blood
- Drains Kidney Fire
- Nourishes Yin
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Qing Re Gu Jing Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Cools the Blood
- Secures the Menses and Stops Uterine Bleeding
- Nourishes Yin and Clears Deficiency Heat
- Astringes to Stop Uterine Bleeding
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Heat in Uterus Blood
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive menstruation, Sudden period before schedule, Dark menstrual blood, Sticky menstrual blood, Thirst, Flushed face...
San Zhong Kui Jian Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Dissipates Nodules and Softens Hardness
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Reduces swelling and induces ulceration
- Harmonizes the Shaoyang
- Resolves Phlegm and Disperses Accumulation
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Unblocks the Channels and Alleviates Pain
- Moves Qi and Alleviates Pain
- Dispels Wind-Dampness
- Unblocks the Channels and Collaterals
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood, Dark menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Tao He Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Breaks Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Purges Heat from the Lower Burner
- Purges Heat and Unblocks the Bowels
- Nourishes Blood and Unblocks the Vessels
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Wu Yao Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Moves Qi
- Regulates menstruation
- Alleviates Pain
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
- Nourishes and invigorates Blood
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Xuan Yu Tong Jing Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Clears Liver Fire
- Regulates Qi and Promotes Menstruation
- Nourishes Blood and Softens the Liver
- Cools the Blood and Dispels Stasis
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
How it manifests:
Dark menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression...
Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Moves Qi and Alleviates Pain
- Opens the Chest and Disperses Stagnation
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Guides Herbs and Blood Downward
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood, Dark menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Yu Lin Zhu
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Generates Blood
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Tonifies the Liver
- Secures the Chong and Ren Vessels
- Regulates menstruation
- Warms the Uterus and Promotes Fertility
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Zhu Yu Zhi Xue Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Stops Bleeding Without Retaining Stasis
- Cools the Blood
- Moves Qi
- Nourishes Yin and Subdues Yang
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Blood Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark colored blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...