in order to move Qi and Blood and stop pain add Xiang Fu Rhizoma Cyperi rotundi and
Yan Hu Suo Rhizoma Corydalis yanhusuo.
Patent Remedies
Ba Zhen Yi Mu Wan
(Eight Precious Leonorus Pill)
Explanation
This pill has the same ingredients and functions as the homonymous prescription above. It is
suitable for dysmenorrhoea from deficiency of Qi and Blood.
The tongue presentation appropriate to this remedy is a Pale and Thin body.
Shi Quan Da Bu Wan
(Ten Complete Great Tonification Pill)
Explanation
This pill has the same ingredients and functions as the homonymous prescription above. It is
suitable for dysmenorrhoea from deficiency of Yang and Blood with internal Cold.
The tongue presentation appropriate to this remedy is a Pale, Thin and wet body.
Kidney-and Liver-Yin Deficiency
Clinical Manifestations
Dull hypogastric pain towards the end of or after the period, sore back, dizziness, scanty
bleeding, pain relieved by pressure and massage, tinnitus, blurred vision, exhaustion.
Tongue: Red without coating.
Pulse: Floating-Empty.
Treatment Principle
Nourish Yin, benefit the Kidneys, nourish the Liver.
Acupuncture