Dysmenorrhea is a factor that affects women's physical health. Can it be avoided? Chinese herbal medicine Ze Lan can promote blood circulation and regulate menstruation, which can relieve dysmenorrhea. Let's take a look with the editor!
Ze Lan Promotes Blood Circulation and Regulates Menstruation
(Used to treat gynecological blood stasis, dysmenorrhea, postpartum stagnant abdominal pain): It is often used in combination with Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, Xiang Fu, etc., to treat gynecological blood stasis diseases. This herb has a mild action, promotes blood circulation without being too strong, and has a good effect on regulating menstruation.
Ze Lan can promote blood circulation and has minimal side effects, so it can be used when there is any sprain. Generally, it can be used together with Dang Gui and other medicinal herbs.
For women, this plant is like a gospel because it can be used to treat menstrual disorders or even amenorrhea.
Functions of Ze Lan
① Treats symptoms such as a small amount of menstrual flow, gradually becoming irregular, pain in the limbs, emaciation, hot flashes, and a slightly rapid pulse: Take three liang of Ze Lan leaves, one liang each of Dang Gui and Bai Shao Yao, and half a liang of Gan Cao. Grind them into coarse powder. Take five qian (about 15 grams) of the powder, add two cups of water, simmer until one cup is left, remove the dregs, and take the warm decoction untimed. (From "Ji Feng Pu Ji Fang")
② Treats dysmenorrhea: Take three qian (about 9 grams) of Ze Lan and Tie Ci Ling, five qian each of Ma Bian Cao and Yi Mu Cao, and one qian of Tu Niu Xi. Simmer them together and take the decoction. (From "Zhejiang Folk Herbs")
③ Treats postpartum edema and blood deficiency edema: Grind Ze Lan and Fang Ji into powder. Take two qian (about 6 grams) of the powder and drink it with sour soup. (From "Sui Shen Bei Ji Fang")
④ Treats postpartum vaginal inversion and dryness and heat in the vagina: Take four liang of Ze Lan, simmer it in water, and use the decoction for fumigation and washing two to three times, then boil it with alum for washing. (From "Bin Hu Ji Jian Fang")
Causes of Dysmenorrhea in Women
1. Physiological reasons
After ovulation every month, under the stimulation of progesterone, prostaglandins in the uterine endometrium will increase, causing excessive uterine contractions. This can lead to uterine spasms, local ischemia and hypoxia, ultimately causing dysmenorrhea.
2. Psychological reasons
Some women always feel fearful and nervous when their menstruation is approaching. They feel depressed and listless during their period, which can also affect the smooth flow of menstrual blood and cause dysmenorrhea.
3. Gynecological diseases
If women suffer from gynecological diseases such as endometriosis, cervicitis, or pelvic inflammatory disease, these conditions can also cause poor blood flow during menstruation, leading to dysmenorrhea.
4. Exposure to cold during menstruation
If women often consume cold drinks, wash with cold water, and do not pay attention to adding clothing during menstruation, they are prone to cold in the uterus, which can induce dysmenorrhea. Prolonged cold in the uterus may also lead to infertility.
5. Genetic factors
If you have dysmenorrhea, you can ask your mother about her medical history. Generally, if the mother has a history of dysmenorrhea, the daughter is likely to have it as well.
