HERB FORMULAS

WU YAO TANG - 乌药 湯 - LINDERA DECOCTION

English: Lindera Decoction
Also Known As:

HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Rx. Linderae Wu Yao 10g Promotes movement of Qi and alleviates pain.
With Xiang Fu, for Qi and Blood Stagnation with menstrual irregularity, pain in the lower abdomen and generalized pain and distention throughout the body.
With Dang Gui and Xiang Fu, for menstrual pain.
Rz. Cyperi Xiang Fu 10g Spreads and regulates Liver Qi, regulates menstruation and alleviates pain.
With Dang Gui, tonifies the Blood and moves Qi, for premenstrual symptoms, menstrual pain and irregular menstruation.
Rx. Aucklandiae Mu Xiang 12g Promotes the movement of Qi, alleviates pain and adjusts and regulates stagnant Qi in the Intestines.
With Wu Yao, for lower abdominal Coldness and pain.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 10g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold, stops pain due to Blood Stasis and regulates the menses.
With Gan Cao, moderates spasms and relieves abdominal pain.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 6g Moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Spreads Liver Qi
  • Promotes Qi circulation
  • Harmonizes the Blood
  • Alleviates pain

SYNDROMES

  • Liver Qi Stagnation

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Hypochondriac pain and distention
  • Alternating fever and chills
  • Depression
  • Easily angered
  • Chest fullness
  • Bitter taste in mouth
  • Fidgeting
  • Abdominal pain and cramps
  • Breast distention and pain
  • Irritability
  • Dysmenorrhea
  • Irregular menstruation
  • Amenorrhea
  • T: Pink
  • C: Thin and white
  • P: Wiry or Tight

TREATS

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

NOTES

MODIFICATIONS

For irregular menstruation: For delayed menstruation:
+ 10g Rx. Bupleuri Chai Hu + 15g Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae Dan Shen
or
+ Four Substance Decoction with Safflower and Peach Pit
Tao Hong Si Wu Tang
+ 30g Caulis Spatholobi Ji Xue Teng
For prolonged menstruation:
For delayed menstruation with breast tenderness:
 + 10g Pollen Typhae Pu Huang
   
Fr. Toosendan Chuan Lian Zi    
Rx. Bupleuri Chai Hu    
Per, Citri Reticulatae Viride Qing Pi    
   
Rz. Cyperi Xiang Fu    
Rx. Aucklandiae Mu Xiang