Chinese medicine to take you out of menopause

  As we grow older, health becomes a topic of increasing concern, especially for women, when their careers have entered a good place, when their families have settled, but the “age” has started with four words, and their bodies have entered an eventful autumn, menopausal women understand their own bodies and master their health weaknesses, which is a top priority.  Menopause is a period of transition from childbearing to old age, a period of gradual decline in ovarian function, during which the secretion of sex hormones decreases and syndromes, mainly phytonadic dysfunction, occur, called menopause syndrome. Most women are able to go through menopause smoothly, but a few are troubled by a series of symptoms due to physiological and psychological changes during menopause, such as menstrual disorders, insomnia, irritability, dry mouth, hot sweating, uncontrollable mood swings, forgetfulness, dizziness, bad breath, toothache, constipation, etc. In severe cases, depression may even occur, affecting physical and mental health.  How to go through menopause safely?  Chinese medicine is used to improve ovarian function and endocrine regulation, which can relieve and even eliminate various discomforts, especially in improving insomnia and depression during menopause.  In Chinese medicine, menopause is roughly equivalent to “dirty restlessness”, “lily disease” and “evidence before and after menstrual break”. According to the theory of Chinese medicine, the kidneys are the essence of the Heaven and the master of reproduction, and in this age group, the kidney essence is deficient and the “Heavenly Decay is exhausted”. The deficiency of kidney yin and essence causes a decrease in hormone levels, and the five internal organs and six bowels are weakened. Therefore, the use of herbs to nourish the kidneys and nourish yin (Shengdi, Shanyu, Shouwu, etc.) can significantly improve menopausal symptoms.  In cases with liver qi stagnation, the symptoms include depression, chest tightness and dysthymia, abdominal distension and belching, lack of food and drink, and thin pulse strings. The treatment is to de-stress liver qi, with the addition of licorice, heliotrope, bupleurum, peony, etc. For those with qi stagnation and fire rebellion, the symptoms include headache and dizziness, chest tightness and dizziness, bitterness and dryness of the mouth, yellow fur and red tongue, and stringiness of the pulse. The treatment is to clear the liver and diarrhea the fire, adding Angelica sinensis, Paeonia lactiflora, Poria cocos, Chai Hu, Mudanpi, Gardenia and other herbs.  For those with prolonged depression and injury to the mind, the symptoms are mental trance, sadness and weeping, fatigue and weakness, the treatment is to nourish the heart and calm the mind, adding licorice, wheat and jujube.  For those with yin deficiency and fire, dizziness and palpitations, irritability and insomnia, the treatment is to nourish yin and clear fire, nourish blood and soften liver, adding Chinese herbs such as angelica, sour date palm, Fu Shen, nightshade, yam, danpi and zedoary.  In addition, it is recommended that menopausal women should ensure a good rest, develop a healthy routine, learn to reduce stress appropriately, and choose to make nutritious porridge from lily, wheat, round-grained rice, jujube, black bean, wolfberry, lotus seeds, etc., i.e. “avoid wind and cold, be cautious in living, regulate diet, and smooth emotions”.  Appropriate Chinese medicine treatment can effectively delay the prevention of female aging, improve various menopausal discomfort symptoms, and lead women out of menopause.