Chinese Patent Remedies for Missed Period

TCM takes serious about missed periods (amenorrhea), it is a complicated menstrual disorder that physicians usually regard as a clinical difficulty. The condition may need long-term maintenance. Chinese patent remedies for women's health are characterized by their general tonifying effects. They help the body shifting to a balanced internal environment so as the normal menstrual cycle will return. Herbal boluses

TCM has a unique theory about regulating menstruation see "Using Chinese Herbs to Regulate Periods." For generations, many prescriptions have been formulated for menstrual problems. These classic formulas have been made into patent remedies that provide an alternative choice for people who look for low-cost, convenient and long-term treatment options.

Below are some suggestions for those experiencing missed period:

Six-ingredient Rehmannia Pill

Chinese Names : liu wei di huang wan  / 六味地黃丸

Actions : nourish liver and invigorate kidney

Indicated syndrome pattern : gradual cessation of menstruation, dizziness, ear ringing, back and knee soreness, low libido, night frequency, night sweats, low grade fever in the afternoons, and warm feeling in the chest, palms and soles.

Eight Treasures Motherwort Pill

Chinese names : ba zhen yi mu wan / 八珍益母丸

Actions : regulate menstruation, and replenish blood and qi (vital energy)

Indicated syndrome pattern : gradual cessation of menstruation, scanty amount and light colored menses, pale complexion, fatigue, low spirits, dizziness, palpitation, poor appetite and breath shortness.

Free and Easy Wanderer Pill

Chinese names : shao yao wan / 逍遙丸

Actions : activate blood, remove stasis, regulate qi and resolve stagnation

Indicated syndrome pattern : a depressed mood, irritability, bad temper, chest oppression, distended pain in the lower abdomen.

Wormwood and Nutgrass Warming Womb Pill

Chinese names ai fu nuan gong wan / 艾附暖宮丸

Actions : warm the uterus and smooth menstruation

Indicated syndrome pattern : sudden cessation of menstruation, cold pain in the lower abdomen that can be relieved by warmth and massage, and loose bowels. Contraindication : heat signs that present with constipation and fever.

Costus and Amomum Six Gentlemen Wan

Chinese names : xiang sha liu jun zi wan / 香砂六君子丸

Actions : benefit qi, invigorate spleen and harmonize stomach

Indicated syndrome pattern : missed periods with excessive vaginal discharge, dizziness, sleepiness, tightness in the chest and gastric region, general puffiness or obesity.


Besides being available as pills, the patent remedies can also be made into other forms such as a bolus, soft extracts, capsule, powder, syrup, tablets or granules. Find a reputable brand and read the label carefully before you buy any supplements.

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