Flooding suddenly before schedule according to Chinese Medicine
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Flooding suddenly before schedule can be the consequence of several so-called “patterns of disharmony” in Chinese Medicine.
Chinese Medicine sees the body as a system, not a sum of isolated parts. A "pattern" is when the system's harmony is disrupted, leading to symptoms or signs that something is wrong (like flooding suddenly before schedule here). It is similar to the concept of disease in Western Medicine but not quite: a Western disease can often be explained by several Chinese patterns and vice-versa.
A pattern often manifests itself in a combination of symptoms that, at first glance, do not seem necessarily related to each others. For instance here flooding suddenly before schedule is often associated with red face, dark urine and constipation in the pattern “Heat in Uterus Blood”.
Once identified, patterns are treated using medicinal herbs, acupuncture, and other therapies. In the case of flooding suddenly before schedule we’ve identified two herbal formulas that may help treat patterns behind the symptom.
We’ve also selected below the five medicinal herbs that we think are most likely to help treat flooding suddenly before schedule.
Heat in Uterus Blood, a "pattern of disharmony" that can cause flooding suddenly before schedule
In Chinese Medicine flooding suddenly before schedule is a symptom for the pattern "Heat in Uterus Blood". Below is a small explanation for it with links for more details.
Baikal Skullcap Roots (Huang Qin) is the king ingredient for Qing Re Gu Jing Tang, a formula used for Heat in Uterus Blood
Heat in Uterus Blood
Pulse type(s): Rapid (Shu), Wiry (Xian)
In addition to flooding suddenly before schedule, other symptoms associated with Heat in Uterus Blood include red face, dark urine and constipation.
From a Western Medicine standpoint Heat in Uterus Blood is associated with health issues such as Heavy Menstruation.
Heat in Uterus Blood is often treated with Qing Re Gu Jing Tang, a herbal formula made of 11 herbs (including Baikal Skullcap Roots - Huang Qin - as a key herb). Qing Re Gu Jing Tang belongs to the category of "formulas that clear heat from deficiency", which might be why it is often recommended for this pattern. Its main action as a formula is: "Clears Empty Heat".
Two herbal formulas that might help with flooding suddenly before schedule
Qing Re Gu Jing Tang
Source date: 1988
Number of ingredients: 11 herbs
Key actions: Clears Empty Heat. Tonifies the Kidney Yin. Stops bleeding. Supplies Body Fluids.
Why might Qing Re Gu Jing Tang help with flooding suddenly before schedule?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Heat in Uterus Blood' of which flooding suddenly before schedule is a symptom.
Huai Jiao Wan
Source date: 1107 AD
Number of ingredients: 6 herbs
Key actions: Clears heat from the Intestines. Stops bleeding. Disperses wind. Regulates Qi.
Why might Huai Jiao Wan help with flooding suddenly before schedule?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Heat in Uterus Blood' of which flooding suddenly before schedule is a symptom.
The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat flooding suddenly before schedule
Why might Unprepared Rehmannia (Di Huang) help with flooding suddenly before schedule?
Because Unprepared Rehmannia is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat flooding suddenly before schedule as a symptom, like Liang Di Tang or Qing Re Gu Jing Tang for instance.
Unprepared Rehmannia is a Cold herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Heart, the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Expels Heat by Cooling Blood. Tonifies Yin by promoting Fluid production. Soothes the Heart by calming Blazing Fire. Cools and nourishes.
Why might Goji Tree Root Bark (Di Gu Pi) help with flooding suddenly before schedule?
Because Goji Tree Root Bark is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat flooding suddenly before schedule as a symptom, like Qing Jing San or Di Gu Pi Yin for instance.
Goji Tree Root Bark is a Cold herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Kidney, the Liver and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Clears Yin Deficient Heat;. Clears Lung Heat and stops cough. Cools the Blood when there is reckless movement of Blood. Drains Fire when Kidney Water is unable to control Fire.
Why might Dong Quai (Dang Gui) help with flooding suddenly before schedule?
Because Dong Quai is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat flooding suddenly before schedule as a symptom, like Huai Jiao Wan or Di Gu Pi Yin for instance.
Dong Quai is a Warm herb that tastes Pungent and Sweet. It targets the Heart, the Liver and the Spleen.
Its main actions are: Tonifies the Blood. Lubricates the Intestines. Relieve constipation. Promotes circulation and dispels Bi Pain. Reduce Dysmenorrhea and help with irregular menstruation.
Why might Baikal Skullcap Root (Huang Qin) help with flooding suddenly before schedule?
Because Baikal Skullcap Root is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat flooding suddenly before schedule as a symptom, like Qing Re Gu Jing Tang or Long Dan Xie Gan Tang for instance.
Baikal Skullcap Roots is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Gallbladder, the Heart, the Large intestine, the Lung, the Small intestine and the Spleen.
Its main actions are: Expels Heat and Dampness. Clears Upper Burner Heat, especially of the Lung. Clears Heat and stops reckless movement of Blood. Clears pathogenic Heat which is upsetting the fetus. Cools the Liver, reducing Liver Yang rising syndrome.
Why might White Peony Root (Bai Shao) help with flooding suddenly before schedule?
Because White Peony Root is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat flooding suddenly before schedule as a symptom, like Qing Jing San or Liang Di Tang for instance.
White Peony Roots is a Neutral herb that tastes Bitter and Sour. It targets the Liver and the Spleen.
Its main actions are: Tonifies the Blood and preserves the Yin. Nourishes the Liver and assists in the smooth flow of Qi. Regulates the meridians and eases the pain.
Other symptoms often associated with flooding suddenly before schedule
Thin and watery periods Red face Dark Urine Constipation Heavy periods Restlessness Malar flush Dizziness Cold limbs Weak knees