Archive for the ‘Hot Flashes’ Category

Mostly associated with menopause, but that isn’t really required.

Hot Flashes Formula Finder

 

Much has been made of black cohash or tang kuei in the treatment of hot flashes. While some Chinese herbs have been touted as miracle cures for every woman’s menopausal symptoms, the highest form of treatment does not take one herb and give it to every woman.

Each woman needs a different combination of herbs to address their unique symptoms and body type. Hot flashes are part of a pattern for which there are specific formulas that are amazingly effective.

These formulas don’t just address the transitory sensation of heat, but all of the symptoms that arise such as palpitations, headaches, anxiety, dizziness, back pain, etc.

These formulas target the following concerns:

Hot Flashes
Hot Flushes
Menopausal syndrome
Climacteric disorders


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Atractylodes and Hoelen Combination (ling gui zhu gan tang)

 

Details of Atractylodes and Hoelen Combination

Bai zhu helps dry discharges and heavy pains in the limbs.

Bai zhu helps dry discharges and heavy pains in the limbs.

Mentioned in these formula finders: hot flashes (hot flushes)

Alternative Names:

  • ling gui zhu gan tang
  • Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Ovate Atractylodes and Licorice Decoction
  • ling kuei chu kan tang
  • ling gui chu gan tang

Other Signs: dizziness, dizziness upon rising, dizziness with heavy headedness, hot flashes
Ingredients:
Fu Ling 茯苓 sclerotium of tuckahoe, China root, hoelen, Indian bread Poria Cocos
Gui Zhi 桂枝 (Saigon) cinnamon twig, cassia twig Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae
Bai Zhu 白术 , bai shu ovate atractylodes, Rhizoma Atractylodes Macrocephala
Zhi Gan Cao 炙甘草 licorice root Radix Glycyrrhizae prep. [caution]

Recommended for these body types:

Slightly Hearty

Slightly Hearty

Balanced

Balanced

Slightly Delicate

Slightly Delicate

Recommended for these thermal natures:

Neutral

Neutral

Cool

Cool

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Tang-kuei and Atractylodes Combination (lian zhu yin)

 

Details of Tang-Kuei and Atractylodes Combination

Dang gui helps nourish the "Liver blood", or neurotransmiters.

Dang gui helps nourish the "Liver blood", or neurotransmiters.

Mentioned in these formula finders: hot flashes (hot flushes)

Alternative Names:

  • lian zhu yin
  • lien chu yin
  • String of Pearls Beverage

Other Signs: anemia, dizziness, dizziness upon rising, heart palpitations/increased startle response, hot flashes
Notes: Palpitations and hot flashes can be severe.
Ingredients:
Fu Ling 茯苓 sclerotium of tuckahoe, China root, hoelen, Indian bread Poria Cocos
Gui Zhi 桂枝 (Saigon) cinnamon twig, cassia twig Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae
Bai Zhu 白术 , bai shu ovate atractylodes, (white) atractylodes rhizome
Gan Cao 甘草 licorice root Radix Glycyrrhizae [caution]
Dang Gui 當歸 tangkuei, Chinese angelica root Radix Angelicae Sinensis
Chuan Xiong 川芎 Sichuan lovage root, cnidium, chuanxiong root Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong
Bai Shao 白芍 white peony root, peony Paeoniae Radix alba
Sheng Di Huang 生地黃 Chinese foxglove root, rehmannia (fresh),Rehmannia root Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae

Recommended for these body types:

Balanced

Balanced

Slightly Delicate

Slightly Delicate

Recommended for these thermal natures:

Hot

Hot

Warm

Warm

Neutral

Neutral

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Gambir Formula (gou teng san)

 

Details of Gambir Formula

These little hooks are said to "hook the wind" in the body.

These little hooks are said to "hook the wind" in the body.

Mentioned in these formula finders: cholesterol, chronic headaches, emotional distress, hot flashes (hot flushes)

Alternative Names:

  • gou teng san
  • Diao Teng San
  • Uncaria Powder
  • kou teng san
  • kon teng san
  • tyoto san
  • chotosan

Other Signs: dizziness, dizziness with heavy headedness, headaches, hot flashes
Notes: Especially effective on headaches or heavy headedness upon waking.
Headache Type(s): Tension headache arising from neck and shoulder tension, Headache associated with high blood pressure, high cholesterol
Ingredients:
Tian Ma 天麻 gastrodia rhizome Rhizoma Gastrodiae Elatae
Ren Shen 人蔘 ginseng root Radix Panax Ginseng
Ling Yang Jiao 羚羊角 antelope horn Cornu Antelopis
Gou Teng 芶藤 stems of gambir vine; gambir, uncaria vine Ramulus Uncariae cum Uncis
Quan Xie 全蝎 scorpion; buthus Buthus Martensi
Zhi Gan Cao 炙甘草 licorice root Radix Glycyrrhizae prep. [caution]

Recommended for these body types:

Slightly Hearty

Slightly Hearty

Balanced

Balanced

Slightly Delicate

Slightly Delicate

Recommended for these thermal natures:

Hot

Hot

Warm

Warm

Neutral

Neutral

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Tang-kuei and Cyperus Formula (nu shen san)

 

Details of Tang-Kuei and Cyperus Formula

Dang gui helps nourish the "Liver blood", or neurotransmiters.

Dang gui helps nourish the "Liver blood", or neurotransmiters.

Mentioned in these formula finders: emotional distress, hot flashes (hot flushes)

Alternative Names:

  • nu shen san
  • Goddess Powder
  • nyosin san

Other Signs: aggravated by stress or menstrual cycle, dizziness with hot flashes, hot flashes
Ingredients:
Dang Gui 當歸 tangkuei, Chinese angelica root Radix Angelicae Sinensis
Chuan Xiong 川芎 Sichuan lovage root, cnidium, chuanxiong root Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong
Bai Zhu 白术 , bai shu ovate atractylodes, (white) atractylodes rhizome
Xiang Fu 香附 cyperus, nut-grass rhizome Cyperi Rhizoma
Gui Zhi 桂枝 (Saigon) cinnamon twig, cassia twig Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae
Huang Qin 黃苓 baical skullcap root, scutellaria, scute Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis
Ren Shen 人蔘 ginseng root Radix Panax Ginseng
Bing Lang 檳榔 betel nut; areca seed; areaca Semen Arecae Catechu (not included in online purchase)
Huang Lian 黃蓮 coptis rhizome Rhizoma Coptidis
Mu Xiang 木香 costus root, saussurea, auklandia Aucklandiae Radix
Ding Xiang 丁香 clove Caryophylli Flos
Gan Cao 甘草 licorice root Radix Glycyrrhizae [caution]
Da Huang 大黄 rhubarb root and rhizome Radix et Rhizoma Rhei

Recommended for these body types:

Hearty

Hearty

Slightly Hearty

Slightly Hearty

Balanced

Balanced

Slightly Delicate

Slightly Delicate

Recommended for these thermal natures:

Neutral

Neutral

Cool

Cool

Cold

Cold

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Bupleurum, Cinnamon and Ginger Combination (chai hu gui jiang tang)

 

Details of Bupleurum, Cinnamon and Ginger Combination

Bupleurum is used when you're feeling all stuck in life.

Bupleurum is used when you're feeling all stuck in life.

Mentioned in these formula finders: chronic headaches, emotional distress, hot flashes (hot flushes), insomnia

Alternative Names:

  • chai hu gui jiang tang
  • Bupleurum, Cinnamon Twig and Dried Ginger Decoction
  • chai hu kuei chih kan chiang tang

Other Signs: aggravated by stress or menstrual cycle, heart palpitations/increased startle response, thirst/mouth dryness
Notes: Extreme hot flashes or night sweats
Insomnia Type(s): difficulty falling asleep, poor quality of sleep,
Headache Type(s): Migraines (one sided, possible aura), Tension headache arising from neck and shoulder tension
Ingredients:
Chai Hu 柴胡 hare’s ear root, thorowax root, bupleurum Radix Bupleuri [caution]
Gui Zhi 桂枝 (Saigon) cinnamon twig, cassia twig Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae
Tian Hua Fen 天花粉 trichosanthes root Radix Trichosanthis Kirilowii
Huang Qin 黃苓 baical skullcap root, scutellaria, scute Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis
Mu Li 牡蠣 oyster shell Concha Ostreae
Gan Jiang 乾姜 dried ginger rhizome Zingiberis Rhizoma
Gan Cao 甘草 licorice root Radix Glycyrrhizae [caution]

Recommended for these body types:

Balanced

Balanced

Slightly Delicate

Slightly Delicate

Delicate

Delicate

Recommended for these thermal natures:

Hot

Hot

Warm

Warm

Neutral

Neutral

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Bupleurum and Dragon Bone Combination (chai hu jia long gu mu li tang)

 

Details of Bupleurum and Dragon Bone Combination

Bupleurum, one of the great neurologically regulating herbs.

Bupleurum, one of the great neurologically regulating herbs.

Mentioned in these formula finders: cholesterol, emotional distress, hot flashes (hot flushes), insomnia

Alternative Names:

  • chai hu jia long gu mu li tang
  • Bupleurum Decoction Plus Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell
  • Bupleurum plus Dragon’s Bone and Oyster Shell Decoction
  • chai hu chia lung ku mu li tang
  • siako ka ryukotu borei to
  • saikokaryukotsuboreito

Abdominal Signs: dull pain or stuffiness beneath ribs
Other Signs: aggravated by stress or menstrual cycle, heart palpitations/increased startle response, hot flashes
Insomnia Type(s): difficulty falling asleep, poor quality of sleep
Ingredients:
Gui Zhi 桂枝 (Saigon) cinnamon twig, cassia twig Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae
Chai Hu 柴胡 hare’s ear root, thorowax root, bupleurum Radix Bupleuri [caution]
Da Huang 大黄 rhubarb root and rhizome Radix et Rhizoma Rhei
Fu Ling 茯苓 sclerotium of tuckahoe, China root, hoelen, Indian bread Poria Cocos
Ban Xia 半夏 pinellia rhizome, pinellia tuber Rhizoma Pinelliae Ternatae
Ren Shen 人蔘 ginseng root Radix Panax Ginseng
Huang Qin 黃苓 baical skullcap root, scutellaria, scute Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis
Long Gu 龍骨 dragon bone; fossilized vertebrae Os Draconis
Mu Li 牡蠣 oyster shell Concha Ostreae
Qian Dan 鉛丹 minium, lead oxide Minium (not included in online purchase)
Sheng Jiang 生薑 fresh ginger rhizome Zingiberis Rhizoma
Da Zao 大棗 jujube, Chinese date Jujubae Fructus

Recommended for these body types:

Hearty

Hearty

Slightly Hearty

Slightly Hearty

Balanced

Balanced

Recommended for these thermal natures:

Hot

Hot

Warm

Warm

Neutral

Neutral

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Coptis and Scute Combination (huang lian jie du tang)

 

Details of Coptis and Scute Combination

Antibiotic Coptis was used for ulcers long before bacterial causes were discovered.

Antibiotic Coptis was used for ulcers long before bacterial causes were discovered.

Mentioned in these formula finders: cholesterol, emotional distress, hot flashes (hot flushes), insomnia, women’s health

Alternative Names:

  • huang lian jie du tang
  • huang lien chieh tu tang
  • huang lian qie tu tang
  • oren gedoku to
  • Coptis Toxin-Resolving Decoction
  • Coptis Detoxificating Decoction

Other Signs: hot flashes, red face, restlessness, fever
Notes: Often associated with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, hypertension.
Insomnia Type(s): difficulty falling asleep
Gynecological Applications: Irregular periods or spotting
Ingredients:
Huang Lian 黃蓮 coptis rhizome Rhizoma Coptidis
Huang Qin 黃苓 baical skullcap root, scutellaria, scute Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis
Zhi Zi 梔子 cape jasmine fruit, gardenia Gardeniae Fructus
Huang Bai 黃栢 amur cork tree bark, huang bo, phellodendron bark Cortex Phellodendri

Recommended for these body types:

Hearty

Hearty

Slightly Hearty

Slightly Hearty

Balanced

Balanced

Recommended for these thermal natures:

Hot

Hot

Warm

Warm

Neutral

Neutral

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Tang-kuei and Evodia Combination (wen jing tang)

 

Details of Tang-Kuei and Evodia Combination

Dang gui helps nourish the "Liver blood", or neurotransmiters.

Dang gui helps nourish the "Liver blood", or neurotransmiters.

Mentioned in these formula finders: hot flashes (hot flushes), osteoporosis, women’s health

Alternative Names:

  • wen jing tang
  • Meridian-Warming Decoction
  • Channel-Warming Decoction
  • wen ching tang
  • unkei to

Other Signs: anemia, dry lips/heat in the palms, hot flashes, tendency toward edema and runs colder than others
Gynecological Applications: Irregular periods or spotting, Painful periods, PMS, Abnormal vaginal discharge/vaginal irritation
Osteoporosis: Post menopausal osteoporosis
Ingredients:
Gui Zhi 桂枝 (Saigon) cinnamon twig, cassia twig Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae
Wu Zhu Yu 吳茱萸 evodia fruit Fructus Evodiae Rutaecarpae
Dang Gui 當歸 tangkuei, Chinese angelica root Radix Angelicae Sinensis
Chuan Xiong 川芎 Sichuan lovage root, cnidium, chuanxiong root Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong
Bai Shao 白芍 white peony root, peony Paeoniae Radix alba
E Jiao 阿膠 ass-hide glue, donkey-hide gelatin, a jiao, gelatin Asini Corii Colla
Mai Men Dong 麥門冬 ophiopogon tuber Ophiopogonis Radix
Ren Shen 人蔘 ginseng root Radix Panax Ginseng
Gan Cao 甘草 licorice root Radix Glycyrrhizae [caution]
Gan Jiang 乾姜 dried ginger rhizome Zingiberis Rhizoma
Mu Dan Pi 牡丹皮 moutan root bark, tree peony root bark Cortex Moutan Radicis
Ban Xia 半夏 pinellia rhizome, pinellia tuber Rhizoma Pinelliae Ternatae

Recommended for these body types:

Balanced

Balanced

Slightly Delicate

Slightly Delicate

Delicate

Delicate

Recommended for these thermal natures:

Neutral

Neutral

Cool

Cool

Cold

Cold

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Tang-kuei and Gardenia Combination (wen qing yin)

 

Details of Tang-Kuei and Gardenia Combination

Dang gui helps nourish the "Liver blood", or neurotransmiters.

Dang gui helps nourish the "Liver blood", or neurotransmiters.

Mentioned in these formula finders: hot flashes (hot flushes), women’s health, psoriasis

Alternative Names:

  • wen qing yin
  • Warm Clearing Beverage
  • Warming and Clearing Decoction
  • wen ching yin
  • unsei in

Other Signs: hot flashes, red face, restlessness, fever
Notes: Heat signs not as evident as Coptix Toxin-Resovling Decoction; often presents with dry lusterless skin and/or skin problems.
Gynecological Applications: Irregular periods or spotting, Painful periods, PMS, Abnormal vaginal discharge/vaginal irritation
Ingredients:
Zhi Zi 梔子 cape jasmine fruit, gardenia Gardeniae Fructus
Huang Qin 黃苓 baical skullcap root, scutellaria, scute Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis
Huang Lian 黃蓮 coptis rhizome Rhizoma Coptidis
Huang Bai 黃栢 amur cork tree bark, huang bo, phellodendron bark Cortex Phellodendri
Chuan Xiong 川芎 Sichuan lovage root, cnidium, chuanxiong root Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong
Sheng Di Huang 生地黃 Chinese foxglove root, rehmannia (fresh),Rehmannia root Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae
Dang Gui 當歸 tangkuei, Chinese angelica root Radix Angelicae Sinensis
Bai Shao 白芍 white peony root, peony Paeoniae Radix alba

Recommended for these body types:

Slightly Hearty

Slightly Hearty

Balanced

Balanced

Slightly Delicate

Slightly Delicate

Recommended for these thermal natures:

Hot

Hot

Warm

Warm

Neutral

Neutral

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