Pre Menstrual Tension in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding different pre menstrual tension patterns according to TCM theory

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Overview
What causes it 3 TCM patterns documented
How to recognize Symptoms specific to each pre menstrual tension pattern
Classical remedies 10 herbal formulas documented

TCM Patterns for Pre Menstrual Tension

Each pattern represents a distinct underlying imbalance that can cause pre menstrual tension

Qi Stagnation

Liver Qi Stagnation

Symptoms 14
Formulas 6

Diagnostic signs

Pulse

Wiry (Xian)

Tongue

Normal or slightly red on the sides

Accompanying symptoms you may experience

Hypochondriac distention Chest distension Upper abdominal distension Abdominal distention Sighing Melancholia Depression Mood swings
Symptoms 20
Formulas 3

Diagnostic signs

Pulse

Choppy (Se), Deep (Chen), Fine (Xi)

Tongue

Purple tongue with dark spots

Accompanying symptoms you may experience

Chest distension Chest pain Stabbing fixed pain Dark face Purple lips Purple nails Irritability Mood swings
Symptoms 16
Formulas 1

Diagnostic signs

Pulse

Wiry (Xian)

Tongue

Red on the sides

Accompanying symptoms you may experience

Hypochondriac distention Upper abdominal distension Stifling sensation in the chest Irritability Melancholia Depression Mood swings Globus sensation

Recommended herbal formulas

Symptoms 20
Formulas 3

Diagnostic signs

Pulse

Choppy (Se), Deep (Chen), Fine (Xi)

Tongue

Purple tongue with dark spots

Accompanying symptoms you may experience

Chest distension Chest pain Stabbing fixed pain Dark face Purple lips Purple nails Irritability Mood swings
Symptoms 16
Formulas 1

Diagnostic signs

Pulse

Wiry (Xian)

Tongue

Red on the sides

Accompanying symptoms you may experience

Hypochondriac distention Upper abdominal distension Stifling sensation in the chest Irritability Melancholia Depression Mood swings Globus sensation

Recommended herbal formulas

Herbal Formulas for Pre Menstrual Tension

Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address pre menstrual tension

Xiao Yao San

Addresses these pre menstrual tension patterns:

Qi Stagnation Blood Stasis

Chai Hu Shu Gan San

Addresses these pre menstrual tension patterns:

Qi Stagnation

Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang

Addresses these pre menstrual tension patterns:

Qi Stagnation Blood Stasis

Jia Wei Xiao Yao San

Addresses these pre menstrual tension patterns:

Qi Stagnation

Tao Hong Si Wu Tang

Addresses these pre menstrual tension patterns:

Qi Stagnation Blood Stasis

Wu Yao Tang

Addresses these pre menstrual tension patterns:

Qi Stagnation

Yi Guan Jian

Addresses these pre menstrual tension patterns:

Qi Stagnation

Yue Ju Wan

Addresses these pre menstrual tension patterns:

Qi Stagnation

Gan Mai Da Zao Tang

Traditional formula for pre menstrual tension