BULRUSH, Pu Huang, Pollen Typhae (latifolia, augustifolia, angustata, orientalis, etc. ) -stops bleeding, stimulates the uterus, keeps the blood moving.
CINNAMON BARK, Gue Pi/Rou Gui, Cortex Cinnamomi Cassiae-warms the body, soothing, strengthens and moves the blood.
CYPERUS, Xiang Fu, Rhizoma Cyperi Rotundi-regulates menstruation and relieves menstrual pain.
CARTHAMUS, Hong Hua, Flos Carthami Tinctorii-relieves menstrual pain by moving the blood.
CNIDIUM, Chuan Xiong, Radix Ligustici Wallichii-relieves menstrual pain by moving the blood.
CORYDALIS, Yan Hu Suo, Rhizoma Corydalis Yanhusuo-relieves menstrual pain by moving the blood, pain reliever.
RED PEONY, Chi Shao Yao, Radix Paeoniae Rubra-relieves menstrual pain by moving the blood, antispasmodic.
PERSICA, Tao Ren, Semen Persicae-relieves menstrual pain by moving the blood.
WHITE PEONY, Bai Shao Yao, Radix Paeoniae Lactiflorae-relieves menstrual pain by moving the blood, antispasmodic to the uterus.
SALVIA, Dan Shen, Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae-relieves menstrual pain by moving the blood.
TANG-KUEI, Dang Gui, Radix Angelica Sinensis-relieves menstrual pain by moving the blood, regulates uterine contractions.
BULRUSH (Typha latifolia L., T. angustifolia L., T. angustata, and various other plants of the same genus): Pu Huang has a hemostatic effect; when given orally to rabbits it decreased bleeding time and thrombin time and increased the platelet count. It was also found to stimulate the uterus in animal experiments. In Traditional Chinese Medicine it is used to stop bleeding; it has an astringent action and is therefore effective for hemorrhage. It also promotes the circulation of blood which is always useful in the reduction of pain.
CINNAMON BARK (Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae): In Traditional Chinese Medicine Rou Gui is used to warm, tonify, build and move the blood, all of which can be helpful for menstrual cramps due to stagnation of cold in the blood and uterus. It warms the meridians, promotes menstruation and alleviates pain. The properties of Rou Gui are stimulant, analgesic, astringent, and carminative.
CYPERUS (Rhizoma Cyperi Rotundi): In Traditional Chinese Medicine Xiang Fu regulates menstruation and alleviates menstrual pain. Properties are carminative, antispasmodic, emmenagogue.
CARTHAMUS (Flos Carthami Tinctorii): In Traditional Chinese Medicine Hong Hua moves the blood, normalizes menstruation and relieves abdominal pain. It is an emmenagogue, analgesic, carminative and a mild diaphoretic. Experimentally decoctions of Carthamus have been shown to have a mild action in reducing blood pressure. Oral administration of the oil of this plant has been shown to lower serum cholesterol in rabbits with high cholesterol levels.
CNIDIUM (Radix Ligustici Wallichii): Chuan Xiong moves blood and Qi and is therefore useful for dysmenorrhea. In scientific experiments it has been shown to have a sedative effect on rats and mice. In long-term experiments on dogs and rats it has a pronounced effect on lowering blood pressure.
CORYDALIS (Rhizoma Corydalis Yanhusuo): This is another herb which moves Qi and blood and in doing so alleviates menstrual pain. In experiments it has been shown to be a strong analgesic and to have a hypnotic effect on many animals. Of 44 patients with dysmenorrhea 14 received great relief and 18 a significant decrease in pain from taking this herb three times a day. Corydalis is an emmenagogue, analgesic, antispasmodic, diuretic and bitter tonic.
RED PEONY (Radix Paeoniae Rubra): The Chinese use this herb to cool and move the blood which reduces menstrual pain. Chi Shao Yao has been shown to have an antispasmodic effect on smooth muscle. It has been shown to be a vasodilator and to lower blood pressure. Its properties are that of emmenagogue, antispasmodic and astringent.
PERSICA (Semen Persicae): Tao Ren moves the blood, therefore treating dysmenorrhea. Scientific experiments have shown it to have a weak anticoagulant effect. It is an emmenagogue, demulcent and laxative.
WHITE PEONY (Radix Paeoniae Lactiflorae): In Traditional Chinese Medicine Bai Shao Yao nourishes and tonifies the blood and moves the Qi in the body. It is also an antispasmodic in general and specifically relaxes the uterus. All of these actions make it useful in treating dysmenorrhea. Scientifically it is similar to Red Peony, and it is a blood tonifier, antispasmodic, and astringent.
SALVIA (Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae): The Chinese use this herb to move blood, clear heat and soothe irritability. It is commonly used for painful menses. Experiments show Dan Shen to be a vasodilator and so to lower blood pressure, as well as to be effective in treating angina. It has been shown to have a significant sedative effect on mice.
TANG-KUEI (Radix Angelicae Sinensis): In Traditional Chinese Medicine Dang Gui is used to tonify and move the blood; these actions make it very effective in treating menstrual pain. In experiments on dogs and rabbits Dang Gui was shown to regulate the contractions of the uterus to be more orderly. This may be the mechanism by which it treats dysmenorrhea. It lowers blood pressure and is a mild sedative. It has been shown to be useful for treating various types of pain with good results. It relaxes smooth muscle of the intestines in rabbits and dogs. It is a carminative, stimulant, emmenagogue, and a diaphoretic.
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