Irregular Periods in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different irregular periods patterns according to TCM theory
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Condition Categories
Condition Categories
Irregular periods refer to variations in the menstrual cycle that deviate from the norm, manifesting as unpredictable timing, volume, or duration of menstrual bleeding. This condition encompasses a wide range of menstrual irregularities, including but not limited to, oligomenorrhea (infrequent menstruation), chaotic or unpredictable menstrual cycles, and menstrual cycles that vary significantly in length from one period to the next. Such irregularities can be a source of discomfort and concern, impacting an individual’s daily life and potentially indicating underlying health issues.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) interprets irregular periods as a sign of imbalance within the body's internal systems. Unlike Western medicine, which often targets the symptoms, TCM seeks to identify and correct the underlying disharmonies causing these menstrual irregularities, focusing on restoring balance to the body’s Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang.
This holistic approach emphasizes the importance of diagnosing the specific pattern of disharmony to effectively tailor the treatment to the individual, aiming to harmonize the body's natural rhythms and functions.
TCM Patterns for Irregular Periods
Blood Stasis
Blood that is no longer flowing smoothly through the vessels
Causes: Hesitant periods, oligomenorrhea, Irregular 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.
Blood Stagnation
Hesitant periods, oligomenorrhea
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
Irregular menstruation
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
Irregular menstruation
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
Blood and Qi Deficiency with Blood Stagnation
Irregular menstruation
Along with: Loss of appetite, Weak limbs, Lower back pain, Abdominal distention, Irregular periods, Red and white vaginal discharge, Infertility
Blood Stagnation and Phlegm in the Uterus
Irregular menstruation
Along with: Persistent uterine bleeding of purple or dark blood, Lower abdominal distension and pain that increases with pressure, Lower abdominal fibroids and cysts, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods, Abdominal pain, Prolonged lochia, Uterine fibroids, Endometriosis, Infertility
Blood Stagnation in the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
Irregular menstruation
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 Deficiency and Stagnation
Irregular menstruation
Along with: Dizziness, Blurry vision, Lackluster complexion and nails, Muscle tension, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor constitution, Irregular periods, Amenorrhea, Lower abdominal pain
Qi Stagnation
Blocked or disrupted flow of vital energy causing distending pain, emotional distress, and symptoms that worsen with stress
Causes: irregular cycles, chaotic periods, irregular periods, unpredictable menstruation, unpredictable periods, irregular menstruation, Irregular menstruation
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
irregular cycles, chaotic periods, irregular periods, unpredictable menstruation, unpredictable periods, irregular menstruation
Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings, Globus sensation, Pre menstrual breast distension, Pre menstrual tension, Anxiety, Anger, Melasma
Qi And Blood Stagnation
Irregular menstruation
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
Qi Stagnation
Irregular menstruation
Along with: General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Irritability, Mood swings, Sighing
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
Irregular menstruation
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
Blood and Qi Deficiency with Blood Stagnation
Irregular menstruation
Along with: Loss of appetite, Weak limbs, Lower back pain, Abdominal distention, Irregular periods, Red and white vaginal discharge, Infertility
Blood Deficiency
Insufficient blood to nourish the body, causing paleness, dizziness, and dryness throughout the system
Causes: oligomenorrhea, Irregular menstruation
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.
Blood Deficiency
oligomenorrhea
Along with: Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory, Insomnia
Blood and Qi Deficiency with Blood Stagnation
Irregular menstruation
Along with: Loss of appetite, Weak limbs, Lower back pain, Abdominal distention, Irregular periods, Red and white vaginal discharge, Infertility
Blood Deficiency and Stagnation
Irregular menstruation
Along with: Dizziness, Blurry vision, Lackluster complexion and nails, Muscle tension, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor constitution, Irregular periods, Amenorrhea, Lower abdominal pain
Blood Deficiency with disharmony of Liver and Spleen
Irregular menstruation
Along with: Chest distension, Chest pain, Anemia, Dizziness, Headaches, Dry mouth, Dry throat, Loss of appetite, Irregular periods, Leukorrhea
Yin Deficiency
Depletion of cooling, moistening fluids causing dryness, false heat rising, and restless agitation throughout the body
Causes: irregular cycles, chaotic periods, irregular periods, unpredictable menstruation, unpredictable periods, irregular menstruation, oligomenorrhea, Irregular menstruation
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.
Kidney Yin Deficiency
irregular cycles, chaotic periods, irregular periods, unpredictable menstruation, unpredictable periods, irregular menstruation
Along with: Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Infertility, Premature ejaculation, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Anxiety, Heat sensation in palms, Evening heat sensation, Flushed cheekbones, Menopausal hot flashes, Preference for sipping, Evening anxiety
Kidney-Deficiency
oligomenorrhea
Along with: Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Frequent urination, Late menstruation, Chills, Cold extremities
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
Irregular menstruation
Along with: Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Irritability, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Palpitations
Dampness
Heavy, sticky moisture that obstructs body functions and creates sluggishness
Causes: oligomenorrhea, Irregular menstruation
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
oligomenorrhea
Along with: Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, 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
Damp-Heat
Irregular menstruation
Along with: Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst, Feeling of heat, Feeling of heaviness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Acne
Damp-Heat in the Liver
Irregular menstruation
Along with: Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Abdominal fullness, Lower abdominal fullness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Sticky taste in the mouth, Loss of appetite, Nausea, Feeling of heaviness, Yellow vaginal discharge, Vaginal itching, Vulvar eczema, Vulvar sores, Bleeding between periods, Midcycle bleeding pain, Red and swollen scrotum, Red and swelling genital, Papules, Itchy vesicular rashes, Urinary dysfunction, Urinary burning, Dark urine
Heat
Intense, ascending pathogenic force that consumes body fluids, disturbs the mind, and accelerates all physiological processes
Causes: Irregular menstruation
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.
Damp-Heat
Irregular menstruation
Along with: Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst, Feeling of heat, Feeling of heaviness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Acne
Damp-Heat in the Liver
Irregular menstruation
Along with: Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Abdominal fullness, Lower abdominal fullness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Sticky taste in the mouth, Loss of appetite, Nausea, Feeling of heaviness, Yellow vaginal discharge, Vaginal itching, Vulvar eczema, Vulvar sores, Bleeding between periods, Midcycle bleeding pain, Red and swollen scrotum, Red and swelling genital, Papules, Itchy vesicular rashes, Urinary dysfunction, Urinary burning, Dark urine
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
Irregular menstruation
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
Yang Deficiency
Insufficient yang qi causing coldness, fatigue, and diminished physiological functions throughout the body
Causes: irregular cycles, chaotic periods, irregular periods, unpredictable menstruation, unpredictable periods, irregular menstruation, Irregular menstruation
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
irregular cycles, chaotic periods, irregular periods, unpredictable menstruation, unpredictable periods, irregular menstruation
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
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
Irregular menstruation
Along with: Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Irritability, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Palpitations
Phlegm
Thick, sticky pathological fluid that obstructs body functions and can manifest anywhere in the body
Causes: oligomenorrhea, Irregular menstruation
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
oligomenorrhea
Along with: Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, 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
Blood Stagnation and Phlegm in the Uterus
Irregular menstruation
Along with: Persistent uterine bleeding of purple or dark blood, Lower abdominal distension and pain that increases with pressure, Lower abdominal fibroids and cysts, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods, Abdominal pain, Prolonged lochia, Uterine fibroids, Endometriosis, Infertility
Qi Deficiency
Insufficient vital energy causing fatigue, weakness, poor digestion, and reduced function of organs and protective systems
Causes: Irregular menstruation
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.
Liver Qi Deficiency
Irregular menstruation
Along with: Dizziness, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Nervousness, Timidity, Easily startled, Lack of courage, Indecision, Sighing, Vivid dreaming, Depression, Irritability, Hypochondriac distention, Irregular periods, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Abdominal distention
Cold
Congeals body fluids, damages Yang Qi, and causes pain with fixed location
Causes: Irregular menstruation
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
Irregular menstruation
Along with: Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Herbal Formulas for Irregular Periods
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address irregular periods
Xiao Yao San
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Harmonizes the function of Liver and Spleen
- Relieves Liver Qi stagnation
- Nourishes the Blood
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
irregular cycles, chaotic periods, irregular periods, unpredictable menstruation, unpredictable periods, irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Liver Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods...
Liver Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Nervousness, Timidity, Easily startled...
Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Irritability, Mood swings, Sighing
Blood Deficiency with disharmony of Liver and Spleen
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Anemia, Dizziness, Headaches, Dry mouth...
Chai Hu Shu Gan San
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Stagnant Liver Qi and Blood
- Alleviates pain
- Harmonizes Blood
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Liver Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods...
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
irregular cycles, chaotic periods, irregular periods, unpredictable menstruation, unpredictable periods, irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Irritability, Mood swings, Sighing
Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood
- Eliminates Blood Stagnation below the diaphragm
- Stops pain
- Promotes Qi movement
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Hesitant periods, oligomenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Liver Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods...
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates the Blood
- Transforms Blood Stasis
- Softens lumps
- Reduces fixed abdominal pain
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation and Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Persistent uterine bleeding of purple or dark blood, Lower abdominal distension and pain that increases with pressure, Lower abdominal fibroids and cysts, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods, Abdominal pain...
Blood Stagnation in the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Irregular periods, Brown vaginal discharge, Dark menstrual clots, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual blood, Prolonged lochia...
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Expels Cold and warm the menstruation Blood
- Stops pain
- Invigorates Blood
- Dispels Blood stagnation
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Hesitant periods, oligomenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Shi Xiao San
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood
- Dispels Blood Stagnation
- Eases pain
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Hesitant periods, oligomenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Liver Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods...
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Si Wu Tang
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Restores and nourishes Blood
- Stimulates Blood circulation
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
oligomenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory...
Liver Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Nervousness, Timidity, Easily startled...
Blood Deficiency and Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Blurry vision, Lackluster complexion and nails, Muscle tension, Insomnia, Palpitations...
Tao Hong Si Wu Tang
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Blood and regulates the Liver
- Moves Qi and Blood in the lower abdomen
- Stops pain
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Hesitant periods, oligomenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Blood Deficiency and Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Blurry vision, Lackluster complexion and nails, Muscle tension, Insomnia, Palpitations...
Er Xian Tang
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and tonifies Yang of the Kidneys
- Clears Empty Heat
- Regulates the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
irregular cycles, chaotic periods, irregular periods, unpredictable menstruation, unpredictable periods, irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Irritability...
Wen Jing Tang
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Uterus and vessels
- Nourishes Blood
- Dispels Cold
- Dispels Blood Stagnation
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Ba Zhen Yi Mu Tang
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
- Invigorates the Blood
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Blood and Qi Deficiency with Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Weak limbs, Lower back pain, Abdominal distention, Irregular periods, Red and white vaginal discharge...
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi of the Spleen and Stomach (Middle Burner)
- Raises the Yang
- Detoxifies
- Lifts what has sunken
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Nervousness, Timidity, Easily startled...
Cang Fu Dao Tan Wan
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Resolves Dampness and Phlegm
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
oligomenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Dan Shen Yin
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates the Blood and removes Blood Stagnation
- Promote Qi movement
- Relieves pain
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Liver Fire from Stagnant Liver Qi
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression...
Dang Gui Di Huang Yin
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood
- Tonifies Kidney and Liver Yin
- Regulates the menstrual cycle
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
oligomenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus...
Guo Qi Yin
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the menses
- Dispels blood Stagnation
- Nourishes the blood
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
He Che Da Zao Wan
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Kidneys
- Strengthens the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
- Regulates the periods
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
oligomenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus...
Jia Wei Xiao Yao San
Addresses these irregular periods 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 Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
irregular cycles, chaotic periods, irregular periods, unpredictable menstruation, unpredictable periods, irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the yin and nourishes the Kidneys
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
irregular cycles, chaotic periods, irregular periods, unpredictable menstruation, unpredictable periods, irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Qi Ge San
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Regulates Qi and removes Stagnation
- Moistens Dryness
- Transforms Phlegm
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Irritability, Mood swings, Sighing
Qi Li San
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates the blood and removes Blood Stagnation
- Invigorates Qi
- Reduces swelling and pain
- Stops bleeding
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Ren Shen Zi Xie Tang
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Blood
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
oligomenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory...
Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood
- Unblocks painful obstruction
- Relieves pain
- Invigorate Qi
- Dispels Blood Stagnation
- Unblock Channels
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Shi Quan Da Bu Tang
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies Qi
- Warms and tonifies Blood
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
oligomenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus...
Si Mo Tang
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Promotes the movement of Qi
- Directs rebellious Qi downward
- Expands the chest and dissipates clumping
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Irritability, Mood swings, Sighing
Wen Qi Hua Shi Tang
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Supports Kidney Yang
- Supplies Spleen Qi
- Expels Cold and Dampness from the Uterus
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Wu Yao Tang
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Pacifies the Liver
- Moves Qi
- Stops pain
- Nourishes Liver Blood
- Eliminates Stagnation
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
irregular cycles, chaotic periods, irregular periods, unpredictable menstruation, unpredictable periods, irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Xiong Gui Er Chen Tang
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Resolves Damp-Phlegm
- Nourishes Blood
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
oligomenorrhea
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates the Blood
- Dispels blood Stagnation
- Spreads the Liver Qi
- Unblocks the channels
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Yi Guan Jian
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Yin
- Spreads the Liver Qi
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
irregular cycles, chaotic periods, irregular periods, unpredictable menstruation, unpredictable periods, irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Yi Huang Tang
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Dries Dampness
- Clears Heat
- Stops vaginal discharge
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Yin Chen Hao Tang
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears heat
- Resolves dampness
- Reduces jaundice
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat in the Liver
How it manifests:
Irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Abdominal fullness, Lower abdominal fullness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Sticky taste in the mouth, Loss of appetite...
Yue Ju Wan
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Promotes the movement of Qi
- Releases all types of Stagnation (Qi, Blood, Phlegm, Fire, Food and Dampness)
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
irregular cycles, chaotic periods, irregular periods, unpredictable menstruation, unpredictable periods, irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Zuo Gui Wan
Addresses these irregular periods patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Strengthens the Kidneys
- Fills the Essence
- Augments the marrow
Addresses These Irregular Periods Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
irregular cycles, chaotic periods, irregular periods, unpredictable menstruation, unpredictable periods, irregular menstruation
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Yu Lin Zhu
Traditional formula for irregular periods
Main Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Consolidates the Penetrating and Directing Vessel (Chong Mai, Ren Mai)
- Facilitating pregnancy
- Promotes Blood circulation and regulates menstruation