Home remedies for dysmenorrhea due to qi stagnation and blood stasis type

　　Qi stagnation and blood stasis refers to a pathological condition in which qi stagnation and blood stasis coexist. Dysmenorrhea of ​​qi stagnation and blood stasis type is caused by poor emotions, prolonged qi, and lack of release, which causes internal knotting of liver qi and sinking of qi into the lower abdomen, causing symptoms of blood stasis and pain after a period of time.

　　Prescription: 15 grams of Wuyao, 10 grams of Yuanhu, 10 grams of Curcuma, 30 grams of Motherwort, 10 grams of peach kernel, 6 grams of safflower, 15 grams of Salvia miltiorrhiza, 15 grams of Cyperus rotundus, 15 grams of Wulingzhi, 20 grams of white peony root, 15 grams of paeonol bark, and 6 grams of licorice.

　　Additions and subtractions: For those with cold lower abdomen or those who prefer warmth and massage, add 6 grams of cinnamon and 10 grams of fennel to warm yang and promote menstruation and activate blood circulation; for those with insufficient qi and blood, add 15 grams of Angelica sinensis, 15 grams of Polygonum multiflorum, 10 grams of Codonopsis pilosula, and 15 grams of astragalus.

　　Dosage: 1 dose per day, decocted in water and divided into 3 doses, for 1 week as a course of treatment. Start taking it 8 days before menstruation, and take it for 2 to 3 months, with 1 course of treatment every 1 month.

　　Explanation: Dysmenorrhea of ​​this syndrome is characterized by abdominal distension and pain before or during menstruation, light menstrual flow, dirty dripping, dark purple blood, accompanied by blood clots, or chest and rib distension and pain.