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Sheng Jiang Rhizoma Zingiberis officinalis recens 3 slices

Explanation

This formula, which has already been explained in Chapters 1 and 12 , is very widely used for
premenstrual tension from Liver-Qi stagnation. This prescription is suitable also if there is some
deficiency of Liver-Blood and the pulse is not too Wiry.

Yue Ju Wan
(Gardenia-Ligusticum Pill)

Cang Zhu Rhizoma Atractylodis lanceae 6 g

Chuan Xiong Radix Ligustici wallichii 6 g

Xiang Fu Rhizoma Cyperi rotundi 6 g

Zhi Zi Fructus Gardeniae jasminoidis 6 g

Shen Qu Massa Fermentata Medicinalis 6 g

Explanation

This formula, which has already been explained in Chapter 12, is selected if the stagnation of Qi
is more intense, there is some Heat and the pulse is definitely Wiry in all positions. It is very
effective for emotional depression.

Chai Hu Su Gan Tang
(Bupleurum Soothing the Liver Decoction)

Chai Hu Radix Bupleuri 6 g

Bai Shao Radix Paeoniae albae 4.5 g

Zhi Ke Fructus Citri aurantii 4.5 g

Zhi Gan Cao Radix Glycyrrhizae uralensis praeparata 1.5 g

Chen Pi Pericarpium Citri reticulatae 6 g

Xiang Fu Rhizoma Cyperi rotundi 4.5 g

Chuan Xiong Radix Ligustici wallichii 4.5 g

Explanation

This formula, which has already been explained in Chapter 16, is selected if the stagnation of
Liver-Qi is severe and there is breast and abdominal pain as well as distension.

Table 33.1Table 33.1 compares and contrasts the above three formulae for pre-menstrual tension
from Qi stagnation.