Natural Chinese Herbal Formulas For Womens Health and Pregnancy Disorders

Wu Yao San

Linderia Powder

Main Action of Wu Yao San
The functions of this TCM Herbal formula is to move and regulate Qi while harmonizing liver blood. This alternative medicine formula is best suited for menstrual disorders where there is stagnation of both Qi and blood.

Indications and Symptoms for Wu Yao San
Secondary amenorrhea, irritability, moodiness, abdominal distention, pain, depression, dark complexion Tongue - purple or purple on sides (liver area) Pulse - wiry

Herbal Ingredients of Wu Yao San

Wu Yao (Radix Linderae Strychnifoliae, Lindera Root)

6g. -move and regulate Qi, eliminates stagnation

Xiang Fu (Rhizoma Cyperi Rotundi, Nut Grass Rhizome, Cyperus)

6g. -move and regulate Qi, eliminate stagnation

Su Zi (Fructus Perillae Frutescentis, Purple Perilla Fruit, Perilla Seed)

4.5g. -move and regulate Qi, eliminate stagnation

Chen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, Tangerine Peel, Citrus)

3g. -move and regulate Qi, eliminates stagnation

Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri, Hare's Ear Root, Thorowax Root)

6g. -move and regulate Qi, eliminate stagnation

Mu Dan Pi (Cortex Moutan Radicis, Peony Tree Cortex, Moutan)

6g. -clears liver heat

Gui Zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae, Cinnamon, Cassia Twig)

3g. -warms channels, promotes movement and eliminates stagnation

Mu Xiang (Radix Aucklandiae Lappae, Costus Root, Saussurea, Aucklandia)

3g. -move and regulate Qi, eliminates stagnation

Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Chinese Angelica Root, tang -kuei)

6g. -harmonize and moves liver blood

Chuan Xiong (Radix Ligustici Chuanxiong, Szechuan Lovage Root, Enidium)

3g. -harmonize liver blood, moves Qi and blood

Bo He (Herba Menthae Haplocalycis, Field Mint, Mentha)

3g. -move and regulate Qi, eliminates stagnation

Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis, Licorice Root)

3g. -harmonizes herbs within natural Herbal formula

Cooking Preparation of Wu Yao San
This TCM Herbal formula is prepared as a decoction.

Additional Information on Wu Yao San
This alternative medicine formula is generally used for the condition of amenorrhea but is not limited to this disorder. As long as the above symptoms are present this may be a useful Herbal formula.