Women’s constipation can be treated with formulas such as Ma Zi Ren Wan, Li Mu Tang, Huang Qi Tang, and Zeng Yi Tang depending on the symptoms.
Heat constipation is characterized by dry stools, red face and heartburn, etc., and can be treated with Ma Zi Ren Wan.
Qi constipation manifests as intestinal sounding (farting), wanting to have stools but not being able to get out, etc., and can be treated with Liumo Tang.
Cold constipation manifesting as hard and astringent bowel movements and pain under the dowels can be treated with Warm Spleen Tang combined with Half-Sulfur Pill.
For Qi deficiency and constipation, the manifestations are weakness after defecation, tiredness and laziness of limbs, etc. Astragalus Tang can be used.
Blood deficiency and secretion manifested as lack of color, dry stools, etc., can be used to moisten the intestines of the pill.
Yin deficiency and secretion manifesting as emaciation, hot flashes and night sweating (self-consciousness of baking heat; abnormal sweating after going to sleep and stopping sweating after waking up), etc., can be used to increase fluid soup.
Yang deficiency and secretion manifesting as long and clear urine, dry or non-dry stools, etc., may use Ji Chuan Decoction.
The above formulas should be taken under the guidance of a doctor, and should not be used on one’s own to avoid causing damage to the organism.