Uterine fibroids can be categorized under the TCM category of obstruction in the abdomen (lumps in a woman’s lower abdomen). Poria and Jujube Seed have the effects of strengthening the spleen, nourishing the heart and tranquilizing the mind (stabilizing the mind by nourishing the heart), and can be taken by patients with uterine fibroids when they develop insomnia caused by deficiency of the heart and spleen (weakness of both the heart and spleen). Note that herbal infusions have limited effect. Poria cocos has the effects of inducing diuresis and eliminating edema (facilitating urination and eliminating water retention), strengthening the spleen and seeping dampness, and tranquilizing the heart and tranquilizing the mind. It can be used for symptoms such as edema, spleen deficiency with little food, diarrhea, panic and insomnia. Sour jujube kernel has the effect of nourishing the heart, benefiting the liver and tranquilizing the mind. It can be used to improve symptoms such as panic, insomnia, night sweating (abnormal sweating after going to sleep and stopping sweating after waking up). Poria and sour jujube kernel used together have the effects of strengthening the spleen, nourishing the heart and tranquilizing the mind (stabilizing the mind by nourishing the heart). Patients with uterine fibroids who suffer from insomnia and are identified as having a deficiency of the heart and the spleen (weakness of both the heart and the spleen) are allowed to take Poria and sour jujube kernel. However, the effect of Chinese medicine in tea is limited, usually in the form of decoction. Chinese medicines should be taken under the guidance of a physician.