Fever during menstruations according to Chinese Medicine
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Two herbal formulas that might help with fever during menstruations
Xiao Chai Hu Tang
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 7 herbs
Key actions: Treats the Lesser Yang Channels (Gallbladder and Triple Warmer). Regulates the Liver and Spleen functions. Addresses combined Yin-Yang symptoms of External and Internal, Excess and Deficiency, and Hot and Cold.
Why might Xiao Chai Hu Tang help with fever during menstruations?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Lung Qi Deficiency and Liver Qi Stagnation' of which perimenstrual fevers is a symptom.
Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang
Why might Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang help with fever during menstruations?
Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of perimenstrual fevers
Other symptoms often associated with fever during menstruations
Coughing Hypochondrium fullness Dizziness Headaches Depression Listlessness Moving pain