Chinese herbs that can be used to treat dysmenorrhea include Angelica sinensis, Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong and Yanhusuo. Causes of dysmenorrhea include qi stagnation and blood stasis, cold-congealed blood stasis, deficiency of the liver and kidney, etc. Medications should be given according to the causes and symptoms.
1. Dysmenorrhea with Qi stagnation and blood stasis: symptoms include abdominal distension, abdominal pain, small amount of menstrual blood, purplish blood with lumps, accompanied by breast distension and pain, etc. The treatment is to move Qi and activate blood circulation. The treatment is to promote qi and blood circulation, dissolve blood stasis and relieve pain. Commonly used Angelica sinensis, Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong, saffron and other combinations, such as diaphragm under the bruise soup.
2. Cold-congealed blood stasis type dysmenorrhea: cold pain in the abdomen during menstruation, refusing to be pressed, pain decreases with warmth, blood clots, accompanied by fear of cold, cold hands and feet. The treatment is to warm the menstruation and dissipate the cold, dissolve the blood stasis and relieve pain. Angelica sinensis, cinnamon, Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong, Yanhusuo, etc. are often used in combination, such as Shaobuyu Tang (少腹逐瘀汤).
Dysmenorrhea varies with different symptoms, causes, and types of medication, so it is necessary to consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for diagnosis before taking the prescription. If you feel unwell, consult a doctor in time and do not use medicine blindly.