9 medicinal teas to treat menorrhagia

　　To treat excessive menstrual bleeding, we must first accurately differentiate the syndrome. The main method is to observe the condition of menstrual blood and differentiate the syndrome. In the Qi deficiency type, the menstrual blood is light and thin, like meat washing water; in the blood-heat type, the menstrual blood is bright red or dark red, sticky or with blood clots; in the blood stasis type, the menstrual blood is dark purple with lumps, or accompanied by Dysmenorrhea , after the blood stasis is discharged, the amount of menstruation will decrease. For qi deficiency, it is better to replenish qi and absorb blood. For blood heat, it is better to clear away heat and cool the blood. For blood stasis, it is better to activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis.

　　Qi deficiency type has heavy menstrual flow, light red color, thin texture, prolonged menstrual period, dull or sallow complexion, shortness of breath, laziness, mental fatigue, heart palpitations, pale tongue with thin coating, and weak pulse. Treatment is to nourish qi and absorb blood.

　　【Lotus seed tea】 3g scented tea, 30g lotus seeds, 20g rock sugar. Soak the lotus seeds in warm water for several hours, add rock sugar and simmer until mashed and set aside; brew the scented tea in boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes, take the juice, mix it with the lotus seed juice, and drink it. "Jade Catalpa Medicinal Explanation" says: "Lotus seeds are sweet and astringent, which is very beneficial to the spleen and stomach, and their astringent nature is best for diarrhea. ”The sweetness of lotus seeds can nourish the spleen, nourish the heart and kidneys, and the astringency can strengthen the body; supplemented by rock sugar, it can nourish the middle and replenish qi; scented tea can be used as an adjunct to regulate qi and relieve depression. The three medicines are used in combination to nourish but not stagnate. When the Qi circulates, the blood circulates. Tonifying Qi has the purpose of absorbing blood.

　　【Black Fungus and Red Date Tea】 30g black fungus, 20 red dates, 10g tea leaves. Decoct soup instead of tea and drink frequently. Take 1 dose daily for 7 days. Functions: Tonifying the body, replenishing qi, nourishing blood and regulating menstruation. Suitable for patients with qi that does not absorb blood. Menorrhagia。

　　Blood-heat type has frequent menstruation, which is bright red or dark red in color, thick and shiny, distended in the lower abdomen, and consciously feels hot when the blood flows out. Dry and red lips, thirst, upset, short yellow urine, dry and sticky stools, red tongue with yellow coating, and strong and rapid pulse can be seen. Treatment is to clear away heat and cool blood, stop bleeding and solidify the blood.

　　【Black and white tea】 30g Eclipta eclipta, 30g Imperata root, 15g bitter melon root, appropriate amount of rock sugar. Wash all the medicines, add an appropriate amount of water to decoct the medicine juice, and then add rock sugar to taste. 1 dose per day, tea at any time. Function: Nourishing yin, clearing away heat, cooling blood and stopping bleeding.

　　【Hibiscus Lotus Tea】 15g hibiscus flower, 15g lotus pod, 15g rock sugar. Add the first two flavors to decoct the soup with water, remove the residue and extract the juice, add rock sugar, and drink frequently instead of tea. Functions: Clear heat, cool blood, reduce swelling and detoxify. Suitable for blood-heat type of menorrhagia.

　　[Dijincao tea] 50-100g of fresh Dijincao (30g if dried), decoction in water instead of tea, 1 dose per day until menstruation is clear, used for blood-heat type of menorrhagia.

　　【Artemisia annua bark tea】 6g of Artemisia annua, 6g of paeonol bark, 3g of tea, and 15g of rock sugar. Wash the artemisia annua and paeonol bark, put them in a cup with the tea leaves, soak them in boiling water for 15 to 20 minutes, then add rock sugar to dissolve. Take 1 dose per day, drink at any time. In the prescription, Qinghao can clear away latent heat, paeonol bark can clear away heat, cool blood and stop bleeding, rock sugar can nourish the heart and replenish qi, and can prevent the bitter cold of Artemisia annua and paeonol bark from hurting the stomach, and together they can clear away heat, cool blood and stop bleeding.

　　【Agrimonia tea】 Agrimony 60g, shepherd's purse 50g, tea 6g. Decoction the above 3 flavors together, take 1 dose per day, drink at any time. Suitable for metrorrhagia and menorrhagia.

　　Blood stasis type has heavy menstrual flow, purple and black lumps, cold pain in the lower abdomen that refuses to be pressed, pain relief from blood clot discharge, dark purple tongue or petechiae, and thin and astringent pulse. Treatment is to activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis to stop bleeding.

　　【Vegetable moss tea】 120g of rapeseed moss and appropriate amount of honey. Wash the rapeseed, chop it into pieces and pound slightly, squeeze out the juice, add honey and mix thoroughly. Take 2 to 4 tablespoons each time. This prescription is suitable for menorrhagia caused by blood stasis.

　　【Stop bleeding Grape Tea】 Add 2g of black tea, 30g of raisins, and 25g of candied dates, add 400ml of water and boil for 3 minutes. Take it three times, one dose per day. To remove blood stasis and stop bleeding, for functional purposes Uterus Bleeding and blood stasis type menorrhagia.

　　People with menorrhagia should pay attention to self-care, eliminate fear, avoid bad stimulation, and establish an attitude of overcoming disease confidence, maintain a happy mood and optimism; pay attention to menstrual hygiene, keep the vulva clean, and prevent infection; eat less spicy and irritating food, increase protein intake, and eat more poultry, egg , milk, animal liver and kidney, fish, soy products, etc. to enhance physical fitness and ensure normal menstruation.