Dark Menstrual Clots in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different dark menstrual clots patterns according to TCM theory
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Dark menstrual clots are a common symptom during menstruation, characterized by the presence of dark, thickened blood clots in menstrual flow. This condition often indicates a more substantial or textured menstrual bleeding than usual. While some clotting is normal, particularly on heavier days, the presence of dark clots may be noteworthy, especially if accompanied by other changes in menstrual patterns.
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
Blood that is no longer flowing smoothly through the vessels
Causes: Dark clots in 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 clots in menstrual blood
Along with: Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots, Dark menstrual blood, Lumps
Directing and Penetrating vessels Deficiency with Empty Cold
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
Liver Blood Stagnation
Dark clots in menstrual 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 clots in 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, Dark menstrual blood, Prolonged lochia, Irregular periods, Melasma
Pericardium Blood Stagnation
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Along with: Palpitations, Chest pain, Chest distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Shortness of breath, Purple lips, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots
Blood Stagnation in the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
Dark clots in menstrual 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
Blood Stagnation in the Lower Burner caused by Cold
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Along with: Abdominal masses, Lower abdominal pain, Lower abdominal distension, Lower back pain, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots, Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, Primary dysmenorrhea, Endometriosis
Cold
Congeals body fluids, damages Yang Qi, and causes pain with fixed location
Causes: Dark clots in menstrual 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 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
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
Blood Stagnation in the Lower Burner caused by Cold
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Along with: Abdominal masses, Lower abdominal pain, Lower abdominal distension, Lower back pain, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots, Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, Primary dysmenorrhea, Endometriosis
Full Cold in the Directing and Penetraing Vessels
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Along with: Menstrual cramps, Cold sensation in lower abdomen, Infertility, Late menstruation, Dark menstrual clots, Postpartum abdominal pain, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Uterine hypoplasia, Endometrial hyperplasia, Endometriosis
Blood Deficiency
Insufficient blood to nourish the body, causing paleness, dizziness, and dryness throughout the system
Causes: Dark clots in menstrual blood
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.
Directing and Penetrating vessels Deficiency with Empty Cold
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
Loss of Blood
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Along with: Nosebleeds, Uterine hemorrhage, Hematuria, Hematochezia, Cough of blood, Vomiting blood, Dark menstrual clots, Excessive menstruation, Bloody sputum
Qi Deficiency
Insufficient vital energy causing fatigue, weakness, poor digestion, and reduced function of organs and protective systems
Causes: Dark clots in menstrual blood
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.
Directing and Penetrating vessels Deficiency with Empty Cold
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
Qi Stagnation
Blocked or disrupted flow of vital energy causing distending pain, emotional distress, and symptoms that worsen with stress
Causes: Dark clots in 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.
Qi And Blood Stagnation
Dark clots in 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, Dark menstrual blood, Prolonged lochia, Irregular periods, Melasma
Heat
Intense, ascending pathogenic force that consumes body fluids, disturbs the mind, and accelerates all physiological processes
Causes: Dark clots in 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 clots in menstrual blood
Along with: Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood, Nosebleeds, Excessive menstruation
Herbal Formulas for Dark Menstrual Clots
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address dark menstrual clots
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual clots 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 Clots Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Blood Stagnation in the Lower Burner caused by Cold
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal masses, Lower abdominal pain, Lower abdominal distension, Lower back pain, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Menstrual cramps...
Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual clots 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 Clots Pattern Variations
Liver Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods...
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Guizhi Fuling Wan
Addresses these dark menstrual clots 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 Clots Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual 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 clots in menstrual 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 clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Shi Xiao San
Addresses these dark menstrual clots patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Dissipates Nodules and Softens Hardness
- Alleviates Pain
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Clots Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Liver Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods...
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Si Wu Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual clots patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood
- Nourishes Blood and Alleviates Pain
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Clots Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Wen Jing Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual clots 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 Clots Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Full Cold in the Directing and Penetraing Vessels
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Menstrual cramps, Cold sensation in lower abdomen, Infertility, Late menstruation, Dark menstrual clots, Postpartum abdominal pain...
Chai Hu Shu Gan San
Addresses these dark menstrual clots 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 Clots Pattern Variations
Liver Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods...
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Dan Shen Yin
Addresses these dark menstrual clots patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Moves Qi
- Alleviates Pain
- Regulates Qi and Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Clots Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Tao Hong Si Wu Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual clots 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 Clots Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Xiao Yao San
Addresses these dark menstrual clots 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 Clots Pattern Variations
Liver Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods...
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual clots 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 Clots Pattern Variations
Pericardium Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Chest pain, Chest distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Shortness of breath, Purple lips...
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in 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 clots 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 Clots Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual 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 clots 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 Clots Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Da Ying Jian
Addresses these dark menstrual clots 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 Clots Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Di Dang Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual clots 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 Clots Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Di Gu Pi Yin
Addresses these dark menstrual clots patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Cools the Blood
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Clots Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Guo Qi Yin
Addresses these dark menstrual clots 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 Clots Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in 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 clots 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 Clots Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual clots 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 Clots Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Jia Wei Xiao Yao San
Addresses these dark menstrual clots 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 Clots Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Jin Ling Zi San
Addresses these dark menstrual clots 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 Clots Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Liang Di Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual clots patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Cools the Blood
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Clots Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual clots 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 Clots Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Qi Li San
Addresses these dark menstrual clots patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Reduces Swelling
- Alleviates Pain
- Stops Bleeding
- Moves Qi
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Clots Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Qing Jing San
Addresses these dark menstrual clots patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat from the Blood Level
- Cools the Blood
- Drains Kidney Fire
- Nourishes Yin
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Clots Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
San Zhong Kui Jian Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual clots 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 Clots Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual 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 clots 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 Clots Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in 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 clots 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 Clots Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Wen Qi Hua Shi Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual clots patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Lower Burner and Dispels Cold
- Drains Dampness
- Tonifies Spleen Qi
- Assists Yang
- Secures the Chong and Ren Vessels
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Clots Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual clots patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Cools the Blood
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Nourishes Yin
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Clots Pattern Variations
Loss of Blood
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Nosebleeds, Uterine hemorrhage, Hematuria, Hematochezia, Cough of blood, Vomiting blood...
Yu Lin Zhu
Addresses these dark menstrual clots 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 Clots Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Zhen Ling Dan
Addresses these dark menstrual clots patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Chong and Ren vessels
- Secures the Menses and Stops Uterine Bleeding
- Astringes to Stop Vaginal Discharge
- Warms the Lower Burner and Dispels Cold
- Astringes and Stops Bleeding
Addresses These Dark Menstrual Clots Pattern Variations
Directing and Penetrating vessels Deficiency with Empty Cold
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Persistent uterine bleeding of purple or dark blood, Dark menstrual clots, Lower abdominal pain released afer passing clots
Zhu Yu Zhi Xue Tang
Addresses these dark menstrual clots 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 Clots Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dark clots in menstrual blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...