Late Menstruation in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different late menstruation patterns according to TCM theory
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Late menstruation refers to a delay in the expected menstrual cycle, presenting as menstrual periods that arrive later than the typical 28-day cycle. This delay can vary from a few days to several weeks or even months. The condition encompasses a range of experiences, from slightly late periods to significantly delayed menstrual cycles, affecting women in various ways. Understanding the nuances of late menstruation is crucial for diagnosing and addressing the underlying causes, which can range from stress and lifestyle factors to more complex hormonal imbalances.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), understanding "what is pattern" forms the cornerstone of diagnosing and treating health issues, including late menstruation. Patterns in TCM refer to the unique constellation of signs, symptoms, and underlying imbalances specific to an individual.
Identifying these patterns is crucial because it informs the customized treatment strategy, ensuring that interventions target not just the symptoms but the root cause of the condition. This holistic approach underscores the importance of pattern differentiation in restoring health and balance within the body.
TCM Patterns for Late Menstruation
Yin Deficiency
Depletion of cooling, moistening fluids causing dryness, false heat rising, and restless agitation throughout the body
Causes: Delayed period, Late period
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 and Liver Yin Deficiency
Delayed period
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Dry eyes, Blurry vision, Dry throat, Dry hair, Skin dryness, Withered and brittle nails, Vaginal dryness, Night sweats, Dry stools, Nocturnal emission, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Late menstruation, Infertility, Melasma
Kidney-Deficiency
Late period
Along with: Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Frequent urination, Late menstruation, Chills, Cold extremities
Cold
Congeals body fluids, damages Yang Qi, and causes pain with fixed location
Causes: Late period, delayed menstruation, late menstruation, late periods, menstruation behind schedule, periods behind schedule, delayed periods
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
Late period, delayed menstruation, late menstruation, late periods, menstruation behind schedule, periods behind schedule, delayed periods
Along with: Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Full Cold in the Directing and Penetraing Vessels
Late period
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
Dampness
Heavy, sticky moisture that obstructs body functions and creates sluggishness
Causes: Late period, delayed menstruation, late menstruation, late periods, menstruation behind schedule, periods behind schedule, delayed periods
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
Late period, delayed menstruation, late menstruation, late periods, menstruation behind schedule, periods behind schedule, delayed periods
Along with: 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
Late period
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
Blood Deficiency
Insufficient blood to nourish the body, causing paleness, dizziness, and dryness throughout the system
Causes: Late period, delayed menstruation, late menstruation, late periods, menstruation behind schedule, periods behind schedule, delayed periods
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
Late period, delayed menstruation, late menstruation, late periods, menstruation behind schedule, periods behind schedule, delayed periods
Along with: Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory, Insomnia
Yang Deficiency
Insufficient yang qi causing coldness, fatigue, and diminished physiological functions throughout the body
Causes: Late period, delayed menstruation, late menstruation, late periods, menstruation behind schedule, periods behind schedule, delayed periods
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
Late period, delayed menstruation, late menstruation, late periods, menstruation behind schedule, periods behind schedule, delayed periods
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
Qi Stagnation
Blocked or disrupted flow of vital energy causing distending pain, emotional distress, and symptoms that worsen with stress
Causes: Late period, delayed menstruation, late menstruation, late periods, menstruation behind schedule, periods behind schedule, delayed periods
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 Stagnation
Late period, delayed menstruation, late menstruation, late periods, menstruation behind schedule, periods behind schedule, delayed periods
Along with: General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Irritability, Mood swings, Sighing
Phlegm
Thick, sticky pathological fluid that obstructs body functions and can manifest anywhere in the body
Causes: Late period, delayed menstruation, late menstruation, late periods, menstruation behind schedule, periods behind schedule, delayed periods
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
Late period, delayed menstruation, late menstruation, late periods, menstruation behind schedule, periods behind schedule, delayed periods
Along with: 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
Heat
Intense, ascending pathogenic force that consumes body fluids, disturbs the mind, and accelerates all physiological processes
Causes: Late period
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
Late period
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
Herbal Formulas for Late Menstruation
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address late menstruation
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these late menstruation patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Supplements Liver and Spleen Yin
- Benefits Essence and Fills the Marrow
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Drains Dampness and Resolves Turbidity
Addresses These Late Menstruation Pattern Variations
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Late period, delayed menstruation, late menstruation, late periods, menstruation behind schedule, periods behind schedule, delayed periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Delayed period
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Si Wu Tang
Addresses these late menstruation patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood
- Nourishes Blood and Alleviates Pain
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Late Menstruation Pattern Variations
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Late period, delayed menstruation, late menstruation, late periods, menstruation behind schedule, periods behind schedule, delayed periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory...
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Late period, delayed menstruation, late menstruation, late periods, menstruation behind schedule, periods behind schedule, delayed periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Wen Jing Tang
Addresses these late menstruation 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 Late Menstruation Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Late period, delayed menstruation, late menstruation, late periods, menstruation behind schedule, periods behind schedule, delayed periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Full Cold in the Directing and Penetraing Vessels
How it manifests:
Late period
Accompanying symptoms:
Menstrual cramps, Cold sensation in lower abdomen, Infertility, Late menstruation, Dark menstrual clots, Postpartum abdominal pain...
Zuo Gui Wan
Addresses these late menstruation patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Benefits Essence and Fills the Marrow
- Nourishes Blood
- Tonifies the Liver
- Strengthens the Lower Back and Knees
- Astringes and Secures Essence
Addresses These Late Menstruation Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Delayed period
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Late period
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus...
Cang Fu Dao Tan Wan
Addresses these late menstruation patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Dampness and Transforms Phlegm
- Moves Qi and Resolves Stagnation
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Late Menstruation Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Late period, delayed menstruation, late menstruation, late periods, menstruation behind schedule, periods behind schedule, delayed periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Generalized fatigue...
Chai Hu Shu Gan San
Addresses these late menstruation 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 Late Menstruation Pattern Variations
Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Late period, delayed menstruation, late menstruation, late periods, menstruation behind schedule, periods behind schedule, delayed periods
Accompanying symptoms:
General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Irritability, Mood swings, Sighing
Da Bu Yuan Jian
Addresses these late menstruation patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Generates Blood
- Supplements the Liver and Kidneys
- Nourishes Essence and Blood
- Greatly Tonifies the Source Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
Addresses These Late Menstruation Pattern Variations
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Late period, delayed menstruation, late menstruation, late periods, menstruation behind schedule, periods behind schedule, delayed periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory...
Da Ying Jian
Addresses these late menstruation 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 Late Menstruation Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Late period, delayed menstruation, late menstruation, late periods, menstruation behind schedule, periods behind schedule, delayed periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Er Zhi Wan
Addresses these late menstruation patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin
- Tonifies the Kidneys
- Tonifies the Liver
- Cools the Blood
- Stops Bleeding
- Blackens the Hair and Beard
Addresses These Late Menstruation Pattern Variations
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Late period
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus...
Gui Pi Tang
Addresses these late menstruation patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes Blood
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Tonifies Heart Qi
- Calms the Spirit
- Restores the Spleen's Governance of Blood
Addresses These Late Menstruation Pattern Variations
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Late period, delayed menstruation, late menstruation, late periods, menstruation behind schedule, periods behind schedule, delayed periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory...
Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan
Addresses these late menstruation patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Warms Yang and Transforms Qi
- Warms the Ming Men Fire
- Promotes Urination
- Supplements Yin and Benefits Yang
Addresses These Late Menstruation Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Late period, delayed menstruation, late menstruation, late periods, menstruation behind schedule, periods behind schedule, delayed periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Liang Di Tang
Addresses these late menstruation patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Cools the Blood
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Late Menstruation Pattern Variations
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Late period
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus...
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
Addresses these late menstruation 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 Late Menstruation Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Late period
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
Addresses these late menstruation patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin
- Brightens the Eyes
- Clears Liver Heat
- Tonifies Kidney Essence
- Calms the Liver and Subdues Yang
Addresses These Late Menstruation Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Delayed period
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Qing Gu San
Addresses these late menstruation patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Clears Deficiency Heat and Reduces Steaming Bone Disorder
- Nourishes Yin and Subdues Yang
- Vents Pathogenic Heat Outward
Addresses These Late Menstruation Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Delayed period
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang
Addresses these late menstruation patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Generates Blood
- Strengthens the Spleen and Lungs
- Nourishes the Heart and Calms the Spirit
- Consolidates the Exterior and Stops Sweating
- Moves Qi and Resolves Stagnation
Addresses These Late Menstruation Pattern Variations
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Late period, delayed menstruation, late menstruation, late periods, menstruation behind schedule, periods behind schedule, delayed periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory...
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these late menstruation patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Warms the Channels and Disperses Cold
- Moves Qi and Alleviates Pain
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Late Menstruation Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Late period, delayed menstruation, late menstruation, late periods, menstruation behind schedule, periods behind schedule, delayed periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Wan Dai Tang
Addresses these late menstruation patterns:
Main Actions
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Drains Dampness
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
- Astringes to Stop Vaginal Discharge
- Raises Clear Yang
- Moves Qi
Addresses These Late Menstruation Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Late period, delayed menstruation, late menstruation, late periods, menstruation behind schedule, periods behind schedule, delayed periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Generalized fatigue...
Wei Ling Tang
Addresses these late menstruation patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Dampness and strengthens the Spleen
- Promotes Urination and Drains Dampness
- Regulates Qi and Harmonizes the Middle Burner
- Warms Yang and Transforms Qi
- Transforms Water-Dampness
Addresses These Late Menstruation Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Late period, delayed menstruation, late menstruation, late periods, menstruation behind schedule, periods behind schedule, delayed periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Generalized fatigue...
Wen Qi Hua Shi Tang
Addresses these late menstruation 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 Late Menstruation Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Late period, delayed menstruation, late menstruation, late periods, menstruation behind schedule, periods behind schedule, delayed periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Wu Yao Tang
Addresses these late menstruation patterns:
Main Actions
- Moves Qi
- Regulates menstruation
- Alleviates Pain
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
- Nourishes and invigorates Blood
Addresses These Late Menstruation Pattern Variations
Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Late period, delayed menstruation, late menstruation, late periods, menstruation behind schedule, periods behind schedule, delayed periods
Accompanying symptoms:
General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Irritability, Mood swings, Sighing
Xiang Sha Liu Junzi Tang
Addresses these late menstruation patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Strengthens the Spleen
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Moves Qi and Resolves Stagnation
- Dries Dampness and Transforms Phlegm
- Warms the Middle Burner
Addresses These Late Menstruation Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Late period, delayed menstruation, late menstruation, late periods, menstruation behind schedule, periods behind schedule, delayed periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Generalized fatigue...
Xiao Yao San
Addresses these late menstruation 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 Late Menstruation Pattern Variations
Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Late period, delayed menstruation, late menstruation, late periods, menstruation behind schedule, periods behind schedule, delayed periods
Accompanying symptoms:
General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Irritability, Mood swings, Sighing
Xiong Gui Er Chen Tang
Addresses these late menstruation patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Dampness and Transforms Phlegm
- Nourishes and invigorates Blood
- Regulates Qi and Harmonizes the Middle Burner
- Promotes Menstruation
Addresses These Late Menstruation Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Late period, delayed menstruation, late menstruation, late periods, menstruation behind schedule, periods behind schedule, delayed periods
Accompanying symptoms:
Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Generalized fatigue...
Yi Guan Jian
Addresses these late menstruation patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
- Nourishes Blood and Softens the Liver
- Generates Fluids
- Courses the Liver and Drains Heat
Addresses These Late Menstruation Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Delayed period
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Yi Huang Tang
Addresses these late menstruation patterns:
Main Actions
- Secures the Kidneys and Stops Vaginal Discharge
- Clears Heat and Drains Dampness
- Secures the Chong and Ren Vessels
- Secures the Lower Burner
Addresses These Late Menstruation Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Late period
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
You Gui Wan
Addresses these late menstruation patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Benefits Essence and Fills the Marrow
- Warms the Ming Men Fire
- Nourishes Blood
- Strengthens the Sinews and Bones
Addresses These Late Menstruation Pattern Variations
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Late period
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus...
Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang
Addresses these late menstruation patterns:
Main Actions
- Calms the Liver and Extinguishes Wind
- Subdues Floating Yang
- Nourishes Yin
- Anchors and Calms the Spirit
- Directs Blood and Qi downward
- Clears Liver Heat
Addresses These Late Menstruation Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Delayed period
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Tiao Gan Tang
Traditional formula for late menstruation
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver Blood
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
- Nourishes Blood and Alleviates Pain
- Secures the Chong and Ren Vessels
Gui Shao Di Huang Tang
Traditional formula for late menstruation
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin
- Nourishes Blood
- Nourishes Blood and Softens the Liver
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
Bu Gan Tang
Traditional formula for late menstruation
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver Blood
- Softens and Relaxes the Sinews
- Brightens the Eyes
- Nourishes Yin and Generates Fluids
- Calms the Spirit