bubble_chart Efficacy

Nourishing blood and resolving stasis, regulating qi to regulate menstruation.

bubble_chart Indications

Blood deficiency and qi stagnation, irregular menstrual cycle, or scanty menstruation with dark color and clots, accompanied by abdominal distension and fullness, and pain.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

The syndrome treated by this formula is caused by blood deficiency and qi stagnation, malnutrition of the Chong and Ren meridians, and the presence of blood stasis. Therefore, the treatment should focus on regulating menstruation, promoting qi flow, and resolving stasis. The formula includes Four Ingredients Decoction, which is based on Four Ingredients Decoction, aiming to nourish the Chong and Ren meridians, nourish blood, and regulate menstruation to strengthen the foundation. Peach Kernel, Carthamus, and Zedoary Rhizome are used to invigorate blood and resolve stasis, as the smooth flow of blood will naturally regulate menstruation. Since qi is the commander of blood, the movement of qi will promote blood circulation, hence the use of Cyperus to regulate qi and soothe the liver, as well as to regulate menstruation and relieve pain. Cassia Bark is pungent and hot, warming and promoting the flow of the meridians. Its pungent nature can promote circulation, and its warmth can regulate menstruation, thus assisting blood-activating and stasis-resolving medicinals in regulating the thoroughfare and conception vessels. Additionally, Akebia Stem is used to promote the flow of qi and unblock the meridians, while Liquorice Root harmonizes all the ingredients in the formula.

1. Delayed menstruation.
2. Scanty menstrual flow with purple color and blood clots.
3. Menstruation with abdominal distension and fullness pain.

bubble_chart Formula Modification

1. For those with a tendency to cold: add Aconite Lateral Root.
2. For those with obvious static blood: add Sparganium Rhizome.
3. For those with severe small abdominal distension and fullness pain: add Bupleurum, Corydalis Tuber.

bubble_chart Modern Application

Menstruation is delayed and does not occur, dysmenorrhea.