Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang (Ren Shen, Huang Qi, Gan Cao, Dang Gui, Chen Pi, Sheng Ma, Chai Hu, Bai Zhu)
Alternate: Gui Pi Tang (Ren Shen, Huang Qi, Bai Zhu, Zhi Gan Cao, Dang Gui, Suan Zao Ren, Long Yan Rou, Fu Ling (Shen), Yuan Zhi, Mu Xiang, Sheng Jiang, Da Zao)
Modifications:
With short cycle/heavy bleeding: – Dang Gui + Hai Piao Xiao, Ai Ye, E Jiao
With Loose Stools: + Shan Yao, Sha Ren, Yi Yi Ren with clots:+ Yi Mu Cao
With palpitations and insomnia: Gui Pi Tang
With Liver Qi Stagnation: + Chai Hu, Zhi Zi
Acupuncture Points:
REN-4,6
KI-3
SP-6 Tonify
SI-8
BL-20
ST-36
Kidney Qi Deficiency
Formulas and Herbs:
Gui Shen Wan (Shu Di, Shan Yao, Shan Zhu Yu, Fu Ling, Dang Gui, Gou Qi Zi, Du Zhong, Tu Si Zi)
Modifications:
With bleeding too watery: + Lu Jiao Jiao
With heavy bleeding: + Xu Duan, Bu Gu Zhi
With frequent urination: – Fu Ling
Acupuncture Points:
REN-4,6
KI-2,3
SP-6 Tonify
ST-36
BL-23,20
DU-3, DU-4 Moxa
Heat in the Blood: Liver Qi Stagnation > Heat (True Heat)
Formulas and Herbs:
Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San
Plum Flower Patent: Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan (Xiao Yao San + Mu Dan Pi + Zhi Zi)
Modifications:
With excessive Heat: – Pao Jiang
With difficult period with clots: + Ze Lan, Dan Shen, Yi Mu Cao
With breast tenderness: + Gua Lou, Wang Bu Liu Xing
Acupuncture Points:
LIV-2,3
Heat in the Blood: Yang Kan > Heat > Blood (True Heat)
Formulas and Herbs:
Qing Jian San (Mu Da Pi, Di Gu Pi, Bai Shao, Shu Di, Qing Hao, Fu Ling, Huang Bai)
Modifications:
With heavy bleeding: – Fu Ling + Huai Hua Mi, Di Yu
If period comes early with clots and cramping: + Pu Huang, San Qi
With yellow urine or with heat in the urine: + Mu Tong, Huang Lian
Acupuncture Points:
SP-5 Sedate
Heat in the Blood: Yin Deficiency > False Heat
Formulas and Herbs:
Liang Di Tang (Sheng Di, Di Gu Pi, Xuan Shen, Mai Men Dong, E Jiao, Bai Shao)
Modifications:
With Yin Deficiency Yang Kan: + Xia Ku Cao, Bai Ji Li, Gou Teng, Long Gu, Gui Ban
With heavy period: + Er Zhi Wan (Nu Zhen Zi, Han Lian Cao)
With constipation: + Zhi Mu
To nourish blood: + Shan Yao, Gou Qi Zi, He Shou Wu
