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What are key menstrual symptoms for Early Period due to Blood Heat from Yang Excess?

What are accompanying symptoms for this pattern?
Dark red or bright red blood
Thick consistency, possibly foul smell
Heavy bleeding

Thirst, irritability, concentrated urine, red face, vivid dreams, constipation
What is the basic formula for Early Period due to Blood Heat from Yang Excess
Qing Jin San
(clearing menses powder)
What is the Etiology (4) for Blood Heat from Yang Excess for OBGYN disorders
Constitutional Yang Excess
Excessive consumption of hot/spicy food
Excessive consumption of alcohol
Invasion of external heat
What is the pathology for Blood Heat from Yang Excess?
Yang excess causes heat to disturb the Chong/Ren which pushes blood out of vessels
What are basic treatment principles to treat Blood Heat from Yang Excess?
Clear heat, drain fire
Cool blood
Tonify Yin to protect blood
Regulate Period
Stop bleeding (for heavy period during period)
What 3 OBGYN pathologies can be caused by Blood Heat from Yang Excess?
Early Period
Heavy Period
Flooding and Trickling
What are the menstrual symptoms for Heavy Periods d/t Blood Heat from Yang Excess?
What are the associated symptoms?
Dark red or bright red /
thick and/or foul smelling
Heavy bleeding

Thirst, irritability, concentrated urine, red fac, vivid dreams, constipation
What is the formula to treat Heavy Period d/t Blood Heat from Yang Excess?
Bao Yin JIan 
(Protect Yin Decoction)
add: Di Yu and Huai Hua Mi or Ce Bai Ye (add only during menses to cool blood, stop bleeding)
What are key menstrual symptoms for Flooding and Trickling d/t Blood Heat from Yang Excess?
What are associated symptoms?
Deep red, thick blood
Heavy bleeding


Face and lips red, thirst for cold, irritable,
sleep restless,
T: red w/ yellow coat
P: slippery rapid
What is formula for Flooding and Trickling d/t Blood Heat from Yang Excess?
Qing Re Gu Jing Tang 
(Clear Heat Stabilize Menses Decoction) Fp
Treats excess heat w/some tonify yin (always need to protect yin).
What are the 2 OBGYN pathologies seen with Blood Heat from LV Qi Stagnation?
Early Period
Heavy Period
What are the menstrual symptoms of Early Period d/t Blood Heat from LV Qi Stag?

What are associated symptoms?
Deep red/ thick / clotting
Heavy or scanty bleeding

PMS sxs, w/ breast tenderness, irritability
What are the menstrual symptoms of Heavy Period d/t Blood Heat from LV Qi Stag?

What are associate symptoms?
Dark red or bright red /
thick and/or foul smell
Heavy bleeding


Thirst, irritability, concentrated urine, red fac, vivid dreams, constipation
What is Etiology of Blood Heat d/t LV Qi Stagnation?
Excess emotional stress, i.e., anger, resentment, frustration
What is the pathology of Blood Heat d/t LVQi Stagnation?
LV qi stagnation, over time, leads to LV heat
Heat invades the blood and forces blood out of vessels
What are the treatment principals for OBGYN patterns from Blood Heat d/t LV Qi Stag?
Clear LV heat
Spread LV qi
Cool Blood
Regulate Period
What is Etiology of Blood Cold d/t Exterior (or Interior)?
Exposure to cold weather invading interior
Over eating cold food during menses or after childbirth
Interior- underlying Yang def.
What is the pathology of Blood Cold d/t Exterior (or Interior)?
Cold eveil qi invades the Chong and Ren
Causes blood to congeal
Hinders generation of new blood and
Slows circulation of blood in Sea of Blood
What are the treatment principals for Blood Cold d/t Exterior (or Interior)?
Warm the channels
Tonify Yang (Interior)
Scatter cold (Exterior)
Invigorate blood
Regulate period
What are the 4 OBGYN pathologies that are cause by Blood Cold d/t Exterior (Interior)?
Late Period
Scanty Period
Dysmenorrhea
Amenorrhea (Blood Cold w/ Blood stasis)
What are the common menstrual symptoms of Blood Cold d/t Exterior (Interior)?
What are common associated symptoms?
Dark red, brown or black/ sm. clots /
Scanty flow
Period often delayed or slow flow

Cold in lower ab, worse w/pressure, better w/heat, ab tight, cold to touch. cold extremities, aversion to cold, bluish white complexion.
What is the formula for Late Period, Scanty Period, Dysmenorrhea and Amenorrhea d/t Blood Cold from Exterior or Interior?
Wen Jing Tang
(Channel Warming Decoction)

Warms and invigorates. May not need Mai Men Dong, or Mu Dan Pi. May want to add more tonify Yang herbs.
What is the common Etiology of Qi Stagnation?
Long Standing emotional stress, anger, frustration, excess emotions.
What is the common pathology for Qi Stagnation in OBGYN disorders?
Qi stagnation impairs blood flow
Chong/Ren become obstructed
What are the common treatment strategies for OBGYN disorders from Qi Stagnation?
Promote the movement of Qi
Eliminate stagnation
Invigorate blood
Regulate period
What is the 1 OBGYN pathology cause by Qi Stagnation?
Late Period
What are the menstrual symptoms for Late Period from Qi Stagnation?

What are the associated symptoms?
Brown, dark red / clots
Scanty flow


Abdominal pan w/ distention, PMS w/breast tenderness and irritability
What is the formula for Late Period d/t Qi Stagnation?
Wu Yao San
(Lindera Powder)
What are the 3 OBGYN pathologies caused by LV Qi Stagnation?
Irregular Period - early w/heat, late w/o heat
Scanty Period
Infertility
What is the Etiology of LV Qi Stagnation?
Emotional stress such as anger, frustration, resentment that causes LV qi stagnation
What is the pathology of LV Qi Stagnation in relation to OBGYN disorders?
Constrained LV qi disturbs qi and blood flow
Impairs Chong/Ren function
What are the treatment principles for treating OBGYN disorder d/t LV Qi Stagnation?
Spread LV qi
Eliminate stagnation
Harmonize the Blood
Regulate period
What are the common menstrual symptoms LV Qi Stagnation?
Dark or deep red, can be lighter/ sm clots
Volume varies (w/heat heavy, w/o scanty),
Flow uneven, hesitant
What are the associated sxs for LV Qi Stagnation?
Cramps w/ distention, strong PMS, i.e,, mood swings, crying, irritable, breast tenderness, lingering after periods starts. Migraine, tension H/A, depressed, negative, complains a lot, mood swings, irritable, low ab distention,
What is the formula for Irregular Period d/t LV Qi Stagnation?
Xiao Yao San 
(Rambling Powder ) F p120
What is the formula for Scanty Period d/t LV Qi Stagnation?
Xiao Yao San 
(Rambling Powder ) F p120
What is the formula for Infertility d/t LV Qi Stagnation
Kai Yu Zhong Yu Tang 
(Depression Opening Jade(here means egg) Planting Decoction) Fp.
What is the common etiology for OBGYN issues for Blood Stasis?
Qi stagnation from emotional stress
Abdominal surgery
Evil qi entering uterus during menses or post-partum
What is the common pathology of OBGYN issues for Blood Stasis?
Blood stagnation obstructs the Chong and prevents new blood from entering channels
What are the common treatment strategies for OBGYN issues from Blood Stasis?
Invigorate blood
Eliminate blood stasis
Stabilize Chong
Stop bleeding (for heavy period)
Promote movement of qi (for scanty period)
What are the 4 OBGYN pathologies caused by Blood Stasis?
Heavy Period
Scanty Period
Flooding and Trickling
Infertility
What are the menstrual symptoms w/ Blood Stasis?
What are the associated symptoms?
Dark red or brown/ purple clots, med to large
Volume varies (heavy w/heavy period, Scanty w/ scanty period, Heavy to spotting w/ flooding and trickling, either for infertility,

Painful period, abdominal pain which is worse w/ pressure and better after passing clots. Dark veins, Skin is hard, rough or scaling, can have dark circles around eyes, also emotions long term depression. Possible Fibroids, Cysts, endometriosis.
What is formula for Heavy Period from Blood Stasis?
Tao Hong Si Wu Tang
(Four Substance Decoction w/ Safflower and Peach Pit) , ADD: San Qi, Qian Cao
What is formula for Scanty Period from Blood Stasis?
Tong Yu Jian 
(Unblock the Blood Stasis Decoction)
What is formula for Infertility from Blood Stasis?
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang
(Drive out stasis from lower abdomen decoction) Fp567
What is formula for Flooding and Trickling from Blood Stasis?
Tao Hong Si Wu Tang
(Four Substance Decoction w/ Safflower and Peach Pit) F p. 333-7 Blood stasis w/some mild qi stagnation. esp w/ PMS sxs.
What are the 3 OBGYN disorders caused by Qi Stag and Blood Stasis?
Dysmenorrhea
Amenorrhea
Scanty Period
What is the etiology of OBGYN disorders caused by Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis?
Qi stagnation from emotional stress
Abdominal surgery
Evil qi entering uterus during menses or post-partum
What is the pathology of OBGYN disorders caused by Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis?
Qi stagnation impairs blood flow obstructing Chong/Ren
Blood stagnation obstructs the Chong and new blood from entering channels
Qi stagnation usually leads to blood stasis
What are the treatment strategies for OBGYN disorders caused by Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis?
Invigorate blood
Eliminate blood stasis
Stabilize Chong
Stop bleeding (for heavy period)
Promote movement of qi (for scanty period and dysmenorrhea
Stop pain (dysmenorrhea)
What are the menstrual symptoms caused by Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis?

What are the secondary symptoms?
Dark blood w/clots (blood stasis)
Volume varies (scanty w/scanty period, late/delayed/absent w/ amenorrhea, hesitant to start w/ dysmenorrhea.)

Generally Painful esp w/ dysmenorrhea and scanty period, better after passing clots, face dull, dark circles, depressed, mood swings, tight shoulders, tension H/A.
What is the formula for Dysmenorrhea d/t Qi Stag and Blood Stasis?
Xiao Yao San (Rambling Powder)
Add... to regulate qi
Wu Yao
Xiang Fu
Zhi Ke
Qing Pi
Yan Hu Suo
What is the formula for Amenorrhea from Qi Stag and Blood Stasis?
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang 
(Drive Out Blood Stasis in Low Ab Decoction) Fp.567

Add herbs to regulate qi: Mu Xiang
Xiang Fu
What is the formula for Scanty Period from Qi Stag and Blood Stasis?
Tong Yu Jian 
(Unblock the Blood Stasis Decoction)
What are the 4 OBGYN pathologies caused by Damp Phlegm Accumulation?
Late Period
Scanty Period
Amenorrhea
Infertilty
What is the etiology of OBGYN disorders caused by Damp Phlegm Accumulation?
Excessive exposure to damp weather
Improper diet
Over weight
Chronic illness that causes SP def.
What is the pathology of OBGYN disorders caused by Damp Phlegm Accum.?
Dampness or phlegm disturb the qi and blood flow in the Bao Mai
Impedes flow of blood into the Sea of Blood
What are the treatment strategies for OBGYN disorders from Damp Phlegm Accumulation?
Dry dampness, transform phlegm
Move the qi
Invigorate the blood
Regulate periods
What are the menstrual symptoms of Damp Phlegm Accumulation?
What are associated symptoms?
Pale/ Sticky blood/ mixed w/mucous, poss watery
Scanty bleeding,
Late or delayed, absent w/amenorrhea.
Increase in white clear vaginal discharge, puffy low abdomen, legs, fingers, ankles, and foggy head, heavy body, nausea, loose stool, digestion sluggish, phlegm in throat, post nasal drip, etc.
What is the formula for Late Period and Scanty Period d/t Damp Phlegm Accum?
Xiong Gui Er Chen Tang 
 (Two-Cured Decoction with Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong)
What is the formula for Amenorrhea d/t Damp Phlegm Accum?
Cang Fu Dao Tan Tang
(Atractylodes and Cyperus Guide Out the Phlegm Decoc)
What is formula for Infertility d/t Damp Phlegm Accum?
Qi Gong Wan
(Uterus Opening Pill)
What is the 1 OBGYN disorder caused by Damp Heat Obstruction?
Dysmenorrhea
What is the etiology for OBGYN disorder caused by Damp Heat Obstruction?
Etiology:
Chronic, stubborn
d/t pelvic inflammation disorder
What is the pathology of Damp Heat Obstruction?
Yang evil qi (heat) and Yin evil qi (damp)
Impedes flow of blood into the Sea of Blood
Obstructions causes pain
What are the treatment strategies for Damp Heat Obstruction?
Dry dampness, transform phlegm
Move the qi
Invigorate the blood
Regulate periods
What are the menstrual symptoms for OBGYN disorders caused by Damp Heat Obstruction?
What are the associated symptoms?
Pain before and during menses, and sometimes mid cycle,
Red blood w/ small clots
Scanty bleeding

Pain w/burning sensation often extending to sacrum. Low ab pain Often d/t cysts, polyps, fibroids, infection
Yellow foul smelling discharge, runs warm, sweat
easily, urine concentrated, frequent UTI, herpes, itching in LB, Thirst w/o desire to drink irritable,
What is the formula for Dysmenorrhea caused by Damp Heat Obstruction?
Qing Re Tiao Xue Tang 
(Clear Heat and Regulate Blood Decoction)
What are the 4 OBGYN disorders caused by SP Qi Def.?
Early Period
Late Period
Irregular Period
Flooding and Trickling
What is the etiology of OBGYN disorders caused by SP Qi Def?
Xs physical or mental work, emotions
Improper Diet
Chronic Illness
What is the pathology of OBGYN disorders caused by SP Qi Def?
Qi def. fails to stabilize Chong/Ren which fails to control/govern blood. AND/OR
SP weak unable to make enough blood to fill Chong/Ren leading to Blood Def w/ sxs
What are the treatment principles for OBGYN disorders caused by SP Qi Def.?
Tonify Qi, strengthen SP (to make blood
Consolidate Chong
Raise qi (heavy bleeding)
Regulate Period
What are the common menstrual symptoms of Early Period, Heavy Period, Irregular Period and Flooding and Trickling d/t SP Qi Def?
Pale / dilute, thin /
Heavy bleeding
For Flooding/Trickling - Heavy bleeding/alternating w/spotting and cycle not able to pin down
What are the associated symptoms for OBGYN disorders d/t SP Qi Def.?
Common:
SP Qi Def sxs w/some blood def sxs: Fatigue, loose stool, low appetite, dizzy, blurry eye, complexion pale. T: pale, poss puffy P: weak, poss thin
What is the formula for Early Period d/t SP Qi Def?
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
(Tonify the Middle and Augment Qi Decoction)
What is the formula for Heavy Period d/t SP Qi Def w/some KD Def?
An Chong Tang 
(Calm Penetrating Decoction)
add: Sheng Ma
What is the formula for Irregular Period d/t SP Qi Def?
Gui Pi Tang
(Restore the Spleen Decoction)
What is for formula for Flooding and Trickling d/t SP Qi Def?
Gu Chong Tang
 (Stabilize Gushing Decoction)
What are the 5 OBGYN disorders that are caused by KD Qi Def.?
Early Period
Late Period
Irregular Period
Scanty Period
Infertility
What is the etiology for OBGYN disorders d/t KD Qi Def?
Constitutional KD Qi Def
Xs physical or mental work
Chronic Illness, Aging
Too many children or too close together
Excess sexual activities
What is the pathology for OBGYN disorders d/t KD Qi Def?
KD Qi def. fails to stabilize Chong/Ren which fails to control/govern blood. AND/OR
KD fails to nourish Chong/Ren,
KD essence cannot be transformed to blood so cannot fill uterus
What are the treatment strategies for OBGYN disorders d/t KD Qi Def?
onify Qi, strengthen KD (to make blood)
Consolidate Chong (early)
Regulate Period
w/scanty flow, nourish blood and essence
Regulate and rectify Chong/Ren (infertility)
What are the common menstrual symptoms for KD Qi Def?

What are the common associated symptoms for KD Qi Def?
Pale, dull / dilute, thin /
Scanty flow


Low libido, low back issues, knee pain, dizziness, tinnitus, poss thin, watery luekorrhea or frequent urination
What is the formula for Early Period d/t KD Qi Def?
Gui Shen Wan
(Restore the Kidney Pill)
What is the formula for Late Period d/t KD Qi Def?
Da Bu Yuan Jian
(Great Tonify the Basal Decoction)
What is the formula for Irregular Period d/t KD Qi. Def.
Gu Yin Jian
(Stabilize Yin Decoction)
What is the formula for Scanty Period d/t KD Qi Def.?
Dang Gui Di Huang Yin
(Tangkuei and Rehmannia Decoction)
Plus Dan Shen
What is the formula for Infertility d/t KD Qi Def?
Yu Lin Zhu
(Unicorn Rearing Pill)
What are the 3 OBGYN disorders caused by KD Yin Def?
Irregular Period
Amenorrhea (Depletion of Yin and Dryness of Blood)
Flooding and Trickling
What is the etiology of OBGYN disorders caused by KD Yin Def.?
Pathologic heat drying up fluids
Aging no longer able to transform fluids
Menopause
What is the pathology of OBGYN disorders caused by KD Yin Def?
Empty heat from yin deficiency cause early bleed
After too many early periods with excess bleeding then comes late b/c not enough blood in Chong/Ren
What are the treatment principles for OBGYN disorders caused by KD Yin Def?
Tonify KD Yin
Clear empty heat (if there is heat)
Generate fluids
Regulate Period
What are the common menstrual symptoms for KD Yin Def?

What are common associated symptoms?
Red / thicker consistency w/ heat
Usually scanty, can be normal to heavier w/ extreme heat


Easily gets hot flashes and warm at night or night sweats during periods or insomnia even a few days before period. Fatigue, low back pain, heel pain, dry mouth, throat, eyes, lips, rough dry skin, w/ amenorrhea- thin emaciated.
What is the formula for Irregular Period and Flooding and Trickling d/t KD Yin Def?
Zou Gui Wan
Restore the Left (KD)Pill) F p. 370
What is the formula for Amenorrhea d/t KD Yin Def (depletion of yin, dryness of blood)?
Jia Jian Yi Yin Jian
(Modified Yin Boosting Decoction)
What are the 3 OBGYN disorders caused by KD Yang Def?
Irregular Period
Flooding and Trickling
Infertilty
What is the etiology of OBGYN disorders caused by KD Yang Def?
Constitutional KD Yang Def.
Exposure to cold in Bao Gong
Xs physical or mental work
Chronic Illness, aging
Too many children or too close together
Excess sexual activities
What is the pathology of OBGYN disorders caused by KD Yang Def?
Cold congeals and slows or obstructs the movement of blood
Cold can lead to failure to hold or stabilize Chong
What are the treatment principles for OBGYN disorders caused by KD Yang Def?
Tonify and Warm KD Yang
Regulate period
Nourish blood and tonify qi (infertility)
Regulate and rectify Chong and Ren (infertility)
What are the common menstrual symptoms of OBGYN disorders caused by KD Yang Def?

What are they associated symptoms?
Pale / dull / dark brown/ congealed or clots
Scanty flow, Can be delayed


Pain and cramps, likes warmth and pressure, feels cold during period, cold extremities, cold in ab., complexion dull, darker, low energy sleepy, low libido, poss water retention.
What is the formula for Irregular Period and Flooding and Trickling d/t KD Yang Def?
You Gui Wan
(Restore the Right (KD) Pill)
What is the formula for Infertility d/t KD Yang Def?
Wen Shen Wan (Warm the KD Pill)
What 1 OBGYN disorder is caused by Blood Heat from KD and LV Yin Def.?
Early Period
What is the Etiology for the OBGYN disorder caused by Blood Heat from KD and LV Yin Def?
Constitutional Yin Def
Loss of Blood
Chronic illness
Too many children
Excess sexual activities
Menopause
What is the pathology for the OBGYN disorder caused by Blood Heat from KD and LV Yin Def.?
Def. Yin creates interior empty heat
Heat disturbs the Chong/Ren and makes blood flow recklessly
What are the treatment strategies for the OBGYN disorder caused by Blood Heat form KD and LV Yin Def?
Nourish Yin
Clear heat
Cool blood, nourish blood
Regulate period
What is the menstrual symptoms for Blood Heat from KD and LV Yin Def?

What are the associated symptoms?
Thick, bright red
Scanty or heavy (usually scanty)


Malar flush, felling of heat in evening, dizziness, tinnitus, 5 palm heat, night sweat, Mild burning sensation
What is the formula for Early Period d/t Blood Heat from LV and KD Yin Def?
Liang Di Tang
(Rehmannia Lycium Root Bark Decoction)
What is the 1 OBGYN disorder caused by KD Yin and Essence Def?
Infertility
What is the etiology for OBGYN disorders caused by KD Yin and Essence Def?
Constitutional Yin/Essence Def
Over work
Chronic illness
Too many children, abortions, miscarriage
Excess sexual activities
Menopause
What is the pathology for OBGYN disorders caused by KD Yin and Essence Def?
KD yin or essence def not able to nourish Uterus
which cannot produce egg, fertilize egg or nourish fertilized egg.
What are the treatment strategies for OBGYN disorders caused by KD Yin and Essence Def?
Nourish KD Yin
Generate essence
Tonify Blood
Regulate and rectify Chong and Ren
What are the menstrual symptoms for KD Yin and Essence Def?

What are the associated symptoms
Pale dull
Scanty
Irregular often delayed or early w/heat
Period short 1-2 days or spotting

Skin dull dry, not fresh, dry hair, thinner, tinnitus, sore weak low back, knees, easily injure bones, dizzy, w/ empty heat,
What is the formula for Infertility d/t KD Yin and Essence Def?
Zou Gui Wan
Restore the Left (KD)Pill)
What are the 2 OBGYN disorders caused by KD Yang Def.causing Blood Cold?
Late Period
Scanty Period
What is the etiology for OBGYN disorders caused by KD Yang Def causing Blood Cold?
Constitutional Yang Deficiency
Inappropriate treatment cause Yang def.
Chronic Illness cause Yang def.
What is the pathology for OBGYN disorders caused by KD Yang Def causing Blood Cold?
Def Yang fails to warm channels, impair blood flow
Yang qi def generates interior cold which congeals and disturbs blood flow
What are the treatment strategies for OBGYN disorders caused by KD Yang Def causing Blood COld?
Tonify Yang, warm channels
Nourish blood
Regulate period
Invigorate blood
Warm Bao Gong
What are the common menstrual symptoms for disorders d/t KD Yang Def causing Blood Cold?

What are associated symptoms?
Scanty
Pale, (Late Period)
Dark red/brown (Scanty Period)

Abdominal cold and pain, relieved by warm and pressure. Cold extremities, bluish white complexion
What is the formula for Late Period d/t KD Yang Def causing Blood Cold?
Ren Shen Yang Ying Tang 
(Ginseng Decoction to Nourish the Nutritive Qi)
What is the formula for Scanty Period d/t t KD Yang Def causing Blood Cold?
Wen Jing Tang 
(Warm the Menses Decoction)
What are the 2 OBGYN disorders caused by Qi and Blood Deficiency?
Dysmenorrhea
Amenorrhea
What is the pathology for OBGYN disorders d/t Qi and Blood Def.?
Malnourishment of Bao Gong
Inability to fill Chong/Ren, Sea of Blood empty
Blood has no force for movement
What are the treatment strategies for OBGYN disorders d/t Qi and Blood Def?
Tonify qi
Nourish blood
Regulate Period (w/Amenorrhea)
Stop pain (with Dysmenorrhea)
What are the common menstrual symptoms of Qi and Blood Deficiency?

What are associated symptoms?
Pale / dilute / thin
Scanty bleeding, poss shorter period

Fatigue, dizziness,
poss dull pain and dragging in low ab w/ dysmenorrhea
What is formula for dysmenorrhea d/t Qi and Blood Def?
Huang Qi Jiang Zhong Tang 
(Astragalus Decoction to Construct the Middle)
What is formulate for amenorrhea d/t Qi and Blood Def?
Ren Shen Yang Ying Tang 
(Ginseng Decoction to Nourish the Nutritive Qi))
What are the 2 OBGYN disorders caused by LV and KD Def?
Dysmenorrhea
Amenorrhea
What is the etiology for OBGYN disorders caused by LV and KD Def.?
Constitutional KD and LV Def
Chronic Illness
Too many children, too close together
Excess sexual activity
What is the pathology for OBGYN disorders caused by LV and KD Def.?
Blood and essence depleted
Empty in Chong/Ren
Cannot move the blood and qi properly
What are the treatment strategies for OBGYB disorders caused by LV and KD Def?
Tonify LV and KD
Nourish LV blood
Nourish KD essence
Stop pain (with Dysmenorrhea)
What are the common menstrual symptoms for LV and KD Def?

What are associated symptoms?
Pale / dilute, thin
Scanty bleeding


Sore weakness in low back, poss dull pain relieved by pressure (dysmenorrhea), blurred vision, tinnitus,
What is the formula for Dysmenorrhea d/t LV and KD Def?
Tiao Gan Tang (Regulate the Liver Decoction)
What is the formula for Amenorrhea d/t LV and KD Def?
Gui Shen Wan (Restore the KD Pill)