Si Wu Tang四物汤

Indicated for irregular uterine bleeding, bleeding after childbirth, or threatened miscarriage or fetal restlessness disorder, in each case with unremitting vaginal bleeding

Indicated where signs of Heat appear

Applicable when Heat signs are present

For dysmenorrhea arising from Qi Stagnation

Indicated for excessively heavy but regular menstrual flow

Applicable in cases of pronounced Qi Deficiency

For tidal fever accompanied by Blood Deficiency

For head pain arising from Blood Deficiency

Indicated for Phlegm in a heavier-built individual

For abdominal pain together with mild sweating and an aversion to Wind

For vaginal discharge that is white, or streaked with Blood

Indicated for dysmenorrhea

For dysmenorrhea accompanied by Qi and Blood Stagnation

For dysmenorrhea accompanied by Qi and Blood Deficiency

For dysmenorrhea accompanied by Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency

For dysmenorrhea accompanied by abnormal development of the uterus

For menstrual irregularity with Heat at the Blood level before the period begins

For menstrual irregularity with Blood Stagnation and a scant menstrual flow

Indicated for a fetus in breech position

Applicable when the fetus presents breech

Indicated for generalized joint pain

For generalized joint pain accompanied by Internal Heat

For generalized joint pain accompanied by debility and aching in the low back and legs

For eczematous eruptions arising from Dryness

For long-standing eczema

Indicated for cramping of the calf

For calf cramping accompanied by numbness and spasm of the leg

Used to arrest bleeding

For a delayed menstrual cycle arising from Deficiency Cold

For endometriosis accompanied by Yin Deficiency Heat

For endometriosis accompanied by Blood Deficiency

For endometriosis accompanied by Cold within the uterus

For difficulty conceiving accompanied by Kidney Yang Deficiency

Indicated for inflammation of the pelvic organs

For pelvic inflammatory disease accompanied by abdominal pain

Indicated for long-standing inflammation of the kidneys

Indicated for lumbar pain

Indicated for sciatic nerve pain

For sciatic pain accompanied by migratory Bi

Indicated for frozen shoulder

For frozen shoulder accompanied by Cold

For frozen shoulder accompanied by Qi Deficiency

For headache of neurogenic origin accompanied by light-headedness and pain

Indicated for headache of vascular origin

For vascular headache accompanied by Heat

For vascular headache centered at the back of the head

For vascular headache centered at the crown of the head

Indicated for carpal tunnel entrapment

For carpal tunnel entrapment accompanied by Qi Deficiency

For chronic fatigue syndrome, long-standing laryngitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and a persistent sore throat

For Blood Stagnation accompanied by Phlegm

For nosebleed, elevated blood pressure, and acute inflammation of the liver

For head pain accompanied by pronounced palpitations, or by insomnia

For head pain accompanied by Qi Deficiency

For hives accompanied by pronounced Heat, thirst, and a red tongue

For hives accompanied by intense itching

For hives occurring in a robust patient

Indicated for hives

Applicable for hives

Used for hives

For pronounced palpitations

For palpitations accompanied by diminished memory

For insufficiency of the luteal phase (given only in the third phase)

For luteal phase insufficiency accompanied by Kidney Yin Deficiency (given only in the third phase)

For retained lochia accompanied by debility from overexertion and overwork

For lumbar pain during the menses arising from Blood Deficiency

For lumbar pain during the menses arising from Blood Deficiency accompanied by Qi Deficiency

For lumbar pain during the menses arising from Blood Deficiency accompanied by Blood Stasis

For irregular uterine bleeding arising from Blood Stagnation accompanied by Blood Deficiency

For irregular uterine bleeding arising from Blood Stagnation with bleeding that will not stop

For irregular uterine bleeding arising from Blood Stagnation and Heat, with dryness of the mouth, a bitter taste, and heavy bleeding that is bright red

For lupus erythematosus accompanied by pronounced Qi Deficiency

For lupus erythematosus accompanied by Qi Deficiency and a diminished appetite

For lupus erythematosus accompanied by Blood Stagnation, marked by pronounced skin lesions

For lupus erythematosus accompanied by pronounced Kidney Yin Deficiency, marked by low back and knee pain and weakness, light-headedness, and ringing in the ears

For generalized joint pain arising from Blood Deficiency accompanied by Blood Stagnation and pain in the upper body

For generalized joint pain arising from Blood Deficiency accompanied by Blood Stagnation and Phlegm

For head pain and light-headedness arising from Blood Deficiency

For head pain and insomnia arising from Blood Deficiency

Indicated for Blood Stasis

For Blood Deficiency together with Cold in the womb

For a case where Blood Stasis predominates

For a shortened menstrual cycle with the pattern of Steaming Bone Disorder, where the fever intensifies in the early evening

Indicated for Phlegm in a leaner-built individual

Indicated for Qi Deficiency

Indicated for Qi Stagnation

For light-headedness and a spinning sensation

For vomiting of blood, or nosebleed

Indicated for nasal inflammation from allergens

For dysmenorrhea accompanied by Cold and Dampness

For dysmenorrhea accompanied by Liver Qi Stagnation

For dysmenorrhea marked by severe pain

For dysmenorrhea where the pain is pronounced

Indicated for menstrual irregularity

Applicable for menstrual irregularity

For menstrual irregularity with Cold at the Blood level following the period

For menstrual irregularity with Qi Deficiency and an abundant menstrual flow

For irregular uterine bleeding arising from Blood Heat that stems from Blood Stagnation

For Bi syndrome from Qi and Blood Deficiency, where Blood Deficiency predominates

For generalized joint pain accompanied by restricted movement

For generalized joint pain with aching that intensifies at night

For clouding of the eye's lens arising from Liver Yin Deficiency

For calf cramping accompanied by Qi Deficiency

For calf cramping accompanied by dryness of the mouth

Indicated for endometriosis

For endometriosis accompanied by pronounced Blood Stagnation

For endometriosis accompanied by Qi Deficiency

For endometriosis accompanied by Liver Qi Rising

For difficulty conceiving accompanied by Kidney Yang Deficiency

For pelvic inflammatory disease accompanied by fever

For pelvic inflammatory disease accompanied by a diminished appetite and diarrhea

For sciatic pain accompanied by Bi marked by severe pain

For sciatic pain accompanied by stationary Bi

For frozen shoulder accompanied by Wind

For frozen shoulder accompanied by Dampness

For headache of neurogenic origin with light-headedness arising from Liver Fire

For neurogenic headache that is sharp and stabbing in character

For headache of neurogenic origin

For vascular headache accompanied by Heat

For vascular headache centered at the forehead

Indicated for itching

Indicated for psoriasis

Applicable for psoriasis

For carpal tunnel entrapment accompanied by Yang Deficiency

For faintness after childbirth together with Blood Stagnation in the chest, abdomen, and hypochondrium

Indicated for head pain

For headaches occurring in the afternoon with sensitivity to light, and low back debility and pain arising from Yin Deficiency

Indicated for prolonged lochial discharge

For sciatic pain arising from injury

For hives with pronounced Blood Deficiency, Wind, and Heat

For hives with pronounced Heat

For hives accompanied by Stomach ache and constipation

For hives occurring in a frail patient

Indicated for palpitations

For palpitations accompanied by insomnia

Indicated for a scanty menstrual flow

For luteal phase insufficiency accompanied by Kidney Yang Deficiency (given only in the third phase)

Indicated for abdominal pain following childbirth

For lumbar pain during the menses arising from Blood Deficiency accompanied by Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency

For lumbar pain during the menses arising from Blood Deficiency accompanied by Stomach Qi Stagnation

For a menstrual cycle arriving early, arising from Qi failing to govern the Blood

For irregular uterine bleeding arising from Qi and Blood Stagnation, with fullness and pain in the abdomen

For irregular uterine bleeding arising from Blood Stagnation, with bleeding that persists

Indicated for an inadequate milk supply

Indicated for lupus erythematosus

For lupus erythematosus accompanied by marked nocturnal sweating and/or spontaneous sweating

For lupus erythematosus accompanied by pronounced tidal fever and Five-Sole-Heat

For lupus erythematosus with a pronounced tidal fever together with Five-Sole-Heat

For generalized joint pain arising from Blood Deficiency accompanied by Blood Stagnation

For generalized joint pain arising from Blood Deficiency accompanied by Blood Stagnation and pain in the lower body

For vaginal inflammation caused by parasites, with swelling and pain

For head pain that stems from Blood Deficiency

For head pain with palpitations, arising from Blood Deficiency

For head pain arising from Blood Deficiency accompanied by a diminished appetite

For head pain and dry stools arising from Blood Deficiency