Uterine fibroids are related to the obstruction in the abdomen in traditional Chinese medicine, which can be caused by qi stagnation, blood stasis, phlegm-dampness, poison and heat, and can be treated with Xiangling Pill, Gui Zhi Poria Pill, Sanju Tang, Houttuynia Drink of Silver Flower, and so on.
1. Qi stagnation type of mass in the abdomen manifests lumps in the abdomen, not hard, pushable, pain without fixed place, abdominal distension, bad mood, menstrual disorders, and so on. Taking Xiangling Pill, the drug has Sanling, Cumin, Neem, Green Peel, Citrus Aurantium, Clove, Mullein, Curcuma longa and so on. Adverse reactions and contraindications are not exact.
2. Blood stasis type of mass in the abdomen manifests with stabbing pain in the abdomen, lumps, hard texture, immobilization, irregular menstruation, dark color, dry mouth and lack of desire to drink water. Take Gui Zhi Fu Ling Pill, the drug has Gui Zhi, rhubarb, peach kernel, danpi, white peony and so on. It is forbidden for pregnant women and the adverse effects are not exact.
3. Phlegm-dampness type of symptoms in the mass of the abdomen include small abdominal masses, not firm when pressed, heavy discharge, chest tightness and nausea, delayed menstruation, etc. Take Dispersing and Gathering Tang, the drugs include Poria, Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, Semen Armeniacae, Almonds, Angelica Sinensis, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis, Betel Nut, Gui Xin and so on. Adverse reactions and contraindications are not exact.
4. Toxic-heat type of impediment manifests as masses in the abdomen, refusal to press, pain in the abdomen, yellow color under the belt, fever, thirst, dry stools, etc. Take Silver Flower Houttuynia Drink, the drugs include honeysuckle, earth poria, licorice and houttuynia. Adverse reactions and contraindications are not exact.
If relevant symptoms occur, patients are advised to seek prompt medical attention and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment. Taking the above medications should be under the guidance of a doctor, and should not be taken on its own to avoid adverse effects.