Dark Menstrual Clots in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding different dark menstrual clots patterns according to TCM theory

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TCM Patterns
33
Formulas
Overview
What causes it 6 TCM patterns documented
How to recognize Symptoms specific to each dark menstrual clots pattern
Classical remedies 33 herbal formulas documented

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) interprets dark menstrual clots through a lens of holistic balance and energy flow within the body. TCM suggests that these clots may be indicative of underlying imbalances or blockages in the body's natural energy flow, known as Qi. Understanding these signs is critical in TCM, as it focuses on restoring balance and addressing the root cause of symptoms.

TCM Patterns for Dark Menstrual Clots

Blood Stasis

Causes: Dark clots in menstrual blood

7 variations documented
Blood Stagnation
How it presents with dark menstrual clots

Dark clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps,

Directing and Penetrating vessels Deficiency with Empty Cold
How it presents with dark menstrual clots

Dark clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Persistent uterine bleeding of purple or dark blood, Dark menstrual clots, Lower abdominal pain released afer passing clots

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Liver Blood Stagnation
How it presents with dark menstrual clots

Dark clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods,

Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it presents with dark menstrual clots

Dark clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails,

Pericardium Blood Stagnation
How it presents with dark menstrual clots

Dark clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Palpitations, Chest pain, Chest distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Shortness of breath, Purple lips,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Blood Stagnation in the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
How it presents with dark menstrual clots

Dark clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Irregular periods, Brown vaginal discharge, Dark menstrual clots, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual blood, Prolonged lochia,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Blood Stagnation in the Lower Burner caused by Cold
How it presents with dark menstrual clots

Dark clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Abdominal masses, Lower abdominal pain, Lower abdominal distension, Lower back pain, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Menstrual cramps,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Cold

Causes: Dark clots in menstrual blood

4 variations documented
Cold in the Uterus
How it presents with dark menstrual clots

Dark clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge

Directing and Penetrating vessels Deficiency with Empty Cold
How it presents with dark menstrual clots

Dark clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Persistent uterine bleeding of purple or dark blood, Dark menstrual clots, Lower abdominal pain released afer passing clots

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Blood Stagnation in the Lower Burner caused by Cold
How it presents with dark menstrual clots

Dark clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Abdominal masses, Lower abdominal pain, Lower abdominal distension, Lower back pain, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Menstrual cramps,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Full Cold in the Directing and Penetraing Vessels
How it presents with dark menstrual clots

Dark clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Menstrual cramps, Cold sensation in lower abdomen, Infertility, Late menstruation, Dark menstrual clots, Postpartum abdominal pain,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Blood Deficiency

Causes: Dark clots in menstrual blood

2 variations documented
Directing and Penetrating vessels Deficiency with Empty Cold
How it presents with dark menstrual clots

Dark clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Persistent uterine bleeding of purple or dark blood, Dark menstrual clots, Lower abdominal pain released afer passing clots

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Loss of Blood
How it presents with dark menstrual clots

Dark clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Nosebleeds, Uterine hemorrhage, Hematuria, Hematochezia, Cough of blood, Vomiting blood,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Qi Deficiency

Causes: Dark clots in menstrual blood

1 variation documented
Directing and Penetrating vessels Deficiency with Empty Cold
How it presents with dark menstrual clots

Dark clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Persistent uterine bleeding of purple or dark blood, Dark menstrual clots, Lower abdominal pain released afer passing clots

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Qi Stagnation

Causes: Dark clots in menstrual blood

1 variation documented
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it presents with dark menstrual clots

Dark clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails,

Heat

Causes: Dark clots in menstrual blood

1 variation documented
Heat in the Blood
How it presents with dark menstrual clots

Dark clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia,

Herbal Formulas for Dark Menstrual Clots

Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address dark menstrual clots

Zhen Ling Dan

Addresses these dark menstrual clots patterns:

Blood Stasis Cold Blood Deficiency Qi Deficiency

Wen Jing Tang

Addresses these dark menstrual clots patterns:

Cold Blood Stasis Qi Stagnation

Si Wu Tang

Addresses these dark menstrual clots patterns:

Blood Stasis Cold Qi Stagnation

Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang

Addresses these dark menstrual clots patterns:

Cold Blood Stasis Qi Stagnation

Tao Hong Si Wu Tang

Addresses these dark menstrual clots patterns:

Blood Stasis Qi Stagnation

Shi Xiao San

Addresses these dark menstrual clots patterns:

Blood Stasis Qi Stagnation

Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan

Addresses these dark menstrual clots patterns:

Blood Stasis Qi Stagnation

Dan Shen Yin

Addresses these dark menstrual clots patterns:

Blood Stasis Qi Stagnation

Xiao Yao San

Addresses these dark menstrual clots patterns:

Blood Stasis Qi Stagnation