Endocrine disorders (hormonal imbalance) can generally be regulated by internal Chinese medicine, need to be based on the identification of evidence to select the prescription and treatment, the main types of evidence is divided into qi stagnation and blood stasis.
1. Qi stagnation syndrome: the main clinical manifestations are tightness in the chest, good sighing, distension and pain in both sides of the chest, depression and lack of happiness, which may be accompanied by abdominal pain and diarrhea, male impotence, female breast distension and menstrual irregularities, etc. The treatment is to ease the liver and relieve depression, and to regulate qi and zhong (regulate the qi of the spleen and stomach, so as to make the functions of the spleen and stomach smooth), which can be adjusted using Chaihu Shuohexian San.
2. Blood stasis syndrome: the main clinical manifestations are dull complexion, fatigue and laziness, insomnia, forgetfulness, rough and dry skin like dried fish with interlaced scaly nails, or subcutaneous purple spots, or lower limbs with bruises and pains, menstrual closure, menstrual cramps, and so on. The treatment is to activate the blood circulation, dissolve the blood stasis, and open the veins and channels, which can be adjusted by using Blood Palace Blood Stasis Dispelling Soup.
The treatment of endocrine disorders is more complex, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner, follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment, do not blindly use their own medication, in order to avoid delays in the condition.