Pain Relief Formula for Dysmenorrhea
Danggui 12g, Taoren 9g, Yujin 9g, E Zhu 6g, Ruxiang 9g, Moyao 9g, Chuanxiong 6g, Xiangfu 12g, Wuyao 12g, Yanhusuo 12g, Chaihu 6g, Zhike 12g, Shixiao San 30g (wrapped for decoction).
Begin taking medicine before menstruation onset, continue until two days after menstruation ends. One course consists of five doses per menstrual cycle. Discontinue other medications during treatment.
Function: Activating blood circulation, resolving stasis, regulating qi, relieving pain.
Processed Chaihu with vinegar, wine-fried Chishao, Bai Shao, Danggui, Chuanxiong, stir-fried Zhike, processed Xiangfu, Yanhusuo, Yujin, Wulingzhi, Pu Gongying each 10g, Zhi Gancao 6g.
One dose daily, decocted twice.
Function: Activating blood circulation, resolving stasis, regulating qi, relieving pain.
Danggui 10g, Chuanxiong 5g, Chishao 10g, Yanhusuo 10g, Honghua 6g, Rougui 4g, Danshen 15–30g, Zhi Xiangfu 10–15g, Ze Lan 10g, Guangmuxiang 5g.
One dose daily, simmered gently. Boil water to extract 350ml of decoction, divided into two doses, one course consists of four doses.
Function: Regulating qi, activating blood circulation, harmonizing Chong and Ren meridians.<dysmenorrhea>