Pre Menstrual Tension in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different pre menstrual tension patterns according to TCM theory
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Condition Categories
3
TCM Patterns
10
Formulas
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
Recommended herbal formulas
Qi Stagnation
Qi And Blood Stagnation
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
Recommended herbal formulas
Qi Stagnation
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
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
Blood Stasis
Qi And Blood Stagnation
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
Recommended herbal formulas
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