Pre Menstrual Tension in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different pre menstrual tension patterns according to TCM theory
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Condition Categories
TCM Patterns for Pre Menstrual Tension
Qi Stagnation
Causes: Pre-menstrual tension, Premenstrual tension
Liver Qi Stagnation
Pre-menstrual tension, Premenstrual tension
Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings, Irregular periods, Globus sensation, Pre menstrual breast distension, Anxiety, Anger, Melasma
Qi And Blood Stagnation
Pre-menstrual tension
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
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
Premenstrual tension
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 Stasis
Causes: Pre-menstrual tension
Qi And Blood Stagnation
Pre-menstrual tension
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
Causes: Premenstrual tension
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
Premenstrual tension
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
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:
Main Actions
- Harmonizes the function of Liver and Spleen
- Relieves Liver Qi stagnation
- Nourishes the Blood
Addresses These Pre Menstrual Tension Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Pre-menstrual tension, Premenstrual tension
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Pre-menstrual tension
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Tao Hong Si Wu Tang
Addresses these pre menstrual tension patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Blood and regulates the Liver
- Moves Qi and Blood in the lower abdomen
- Stops pain
Addresses These Pre Menstrual Tension Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Pre-menstrual tension
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these pre menstrual tension patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood
- Eliminates Blood Stagnation below the diaphragm
- Stops pain
- Promotes Qi movement
Addresses These Pre Menstrual Tension Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Pre-menstrual tension
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San
Addresses these pre menstrual tension patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Liver Fire from Stagnant Liver Qi
Addresses These Pre Menstrual Tension Pattern Variations
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
How it manifests:
Premenstrual tension
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression...
Wu Yao Tang
Addresses these pre menstrual tension patterns:
Main Actions
- Pacifies the Liver
- Moves Qi
- Stops pain
- Nourishes Liver Blood
- Eliminates Stagnation
Addresses These Pre Menstrual Tension Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Pre-menstrual tension, Premenstrual tension
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Jia Wei Xiao Yao San
Addresses these pre menstrual tension patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Liver and Spleen Qi Stagnation
- Tonifies Spleen
- Clears Deficient Heat
- Nourishes the blood
Addresses These Pre Menstrual Tension Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Pre-menstrual tension, Premenstrual tension
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Yue Ju Wan
Addresses these pre menstrual tension patterns:
Main Actions
- Promotes the movement of Qi
- Releases all types of Stagnation (Qi, Blood, Phlegm, Fire, Food and Dampness)
Addresses These Pre Menstrual Tension Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Pre-menstrual tension, Premenstrual tension
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Chai Hu Shu Gan San
Addresses these pre menstrual tension patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Stagnant Liver Qi and Blood
- Alleviates pain
- Harmonizes Blood
Addresses These Pre Menstrual Tension Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Pre-menstrual tension, Premenstrual tension
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Yi Guan Jian
Addresses these pre menstrual tension patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Yin
- Spreads the Liver Qi
Addresses These Pre Menstrual Tension Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Pre-menstrual tension, Premenstrual tension
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...