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 thin and watery periods, red face and dark urine in the pattern “Heat in the Blood”. As you will see below, we have in record two patterns that can cause flooding suddenly before schedule.
Once identified, patterns are treated using medicinal herbs, acupuncture, and other therapies. In the case of flooding suddenly before schedule we’ve identified three 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.
The two "patterns of disharmony" that can cause flooding suddenly before schedule
In Chinese Medicine flooding suddenly before schedule is a symptom for 2 patterns that we have on record. Below is a small explanation for each of them with links for more details.
Water Buffalo Horns (Shui Niu Jiao) is the king ingredient for Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang, a formula used for Heat in the Blood
Heat in the Blood
Pulse type(s): Rapid (Shu)
Tongue color: Red
Heat in the Blood (or Blood-Heat) refers to a condition whereby Heat, as a so-called "Pernicious Influence", entered the Blood. This invasion tends to accelerate Blood flow (leading to a faster pulse) and to manifest itself in various types of bleeding as well as other symptoms.
In addition to flooding suddenly before schedule, other symptoms associated with Heat in the Blood include thin and watery periods, red face and dark urine.
From a Western Medicine standpoint Heat in the Blood is associated with health issues such as Early Menstruation or Abnormal Uterine Bleeding.
Heat in the Blood is often treated with Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang, a herbal formula made of 4 herbs (including Water Buffalo Horns - Shui Niu Jiao - as a key herb). Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang belongs to the category of "formulas that clear nutritive-level heat", which might be why it is often recommended for this pattern. Its main action as a formula is: "Treats severe fevers and Heat in the Blood system".
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".
Three herbal formulas that might help with flooding suddenly before schedule
Gu Jing Wan
Source date: 1481 AD
Number of ingredients: 6 herbs
Key actions: Nourishes Yin . Clears Heat. Stops bleeding. Stabilizes the menses.
Why might Gu Jing Wan help with flooding suddenly before schedule?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Heat in the Blood' of which flooding suddenly before schedule is a symptom.
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 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 Gu Jing Wan or Qing Jing San 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.
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 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.
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