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Discourse states: Irregular menstruation refers to menstrual blood volume being either excessive or scanty, consistency being either clear and thin or turbid, onset occurring either earlier than expected or delayed. This is generally caused by a lack of proper care and regulation, leading to deficiency and damage in the Chong (Penetrating) and Ren (Conception) vessels, causing the Qi of Tian Gui (substances promoting reproductive maturation) to deviate from its normal rhythm. Therefore, the *Neijing* states: "When the Ren vessel is unobstructed and the Chong vessel is vigorous, menstruation arrives on time." This indicates that menstruation should follow a regular cycle.

**Yangqishi Tang (Stony Mineral Decoction)** for treating irregular menstruation in women:
Yangqishi (Lithii Sesquioxide, separately ground), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Gancao (Licorice Root, honey-fried), Ganjiang (Dried Ginger, processed), Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig, bark removed), each 1 liang; Xuduan (Dipsaci Radix), Chishizhi (Red Halloysite), each 1 liang. The above ten herbs are chopped into sizes similar to hemp seeds. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi (approx. 9g), decocted with 1.5 zhan (approx. 300ml) of water until reduced to 0.8 zhan. Strain and take warm. Three times daily.

**Chishaoyao Tang (Red Peony Root Decoction)** for treating irregular menstruation where volume varies, onset is early or late, accompanied by pain in the lower back and legs, heat sensation in the palms, and loss of appetite:
[Herb list partially missing in source]. The above ten herbs are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi, decocted with 1 zhan (approx. 200ml) of water and 5 slices of Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger) until reduced to 0.6 zhan. Puxiao (Mirabilitum/Niter) powder, half a qianbi, is added after straining. Take warm. Three times daily.

**Gan Dihuang Tang (Rehmannia Root Decoction)** for treating irregular menstruation:
Shu Gan Dihuang (Prepared Rehmannia Root, sliced and dried, 3 liang), Huangqin (Scutellaria Root, black heart removed), Danggui (Angelica Sinensis, sliced and dried), Baiye (Biota Leaf, fried), Aiyi (Mugwort Leaf, stir-fried), each 0.5 liang; Fulonggan (Dragon's Liver/Loess). The above six herbs are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi, decocted with 1 zhan (approx. 200ml) of water and one date-sized piece of Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger), smashed. Decoct until reduced to 0.7 zhan. Add Huyang (Pollen Typhae) 1 qianbi after straining, boil for one or two more boils. Take warm. Three times daily.

**Biejia Tang (Turtle Shell Decoction)** for treating irregular menstruation with chest irritability, bi-sensation/pain in the waist and hips, and loss of appetite:
Biejia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum, skirt removed, vinegar-processed), Baifuling (Poria, black skin removed), Zhishi (Immature Bitter Orange, pith removed, bran-fried), Chishaoyao (Red Peony Root), Wujia Pi (Acanthopanacis Cortex, chopped), Anzizi (Pruni Semen). The above nine herbs are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi, decocted with 1 zhan (approx. 200ml) of water until reduced to 0.6 zhan. Add Dihuang Zhi (Juice of Rehmannia Root) 1 he and good wine 1 he after straining, boil for one or two more boils. Take on an empty stomach.

**Fangfeng Tang (Saposhnikovia Decoction)** for treating irregular menstruation with abdominal distension and fullness around the navel, alternating cold and heat in the four limbs, and aversion to food:
Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, forked parts removed), Lingyangjiao (Saiga Antelope Horn, shaved), Diyü (Sanguisorbae Radix), Chishaoyao (Red Peony Root), each 1.5 liang; Fushen (Poria with Hostwood, wood removed), Biejia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum, skirt removed, vinegar-processed). The above eight herbs are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi, decocted with 1 zhan (approx. 200ml) of water until reduced to 0.6 zhan. Strain and take warm.

**Fushen Tang (Poria with Hostwood Decoction)** for treating irregular menstruation with dizziness, qi-pain in the heart and abdomen, numbness in the four limbs, and distension/stuffiness below the navel:
Fushen (Poria with Hostwood, wood removed), Chishaoyao (Red Peony Root), Diyü (Sanguisorbae Radix), Shu Gan Dihuang (Prepared Rehmannia Root, dried), each 1.5 liang; Digupi (Lycii Cortex), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Ganhuihua (Chrysanthemi Flos), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix). The above eight herbs are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi, decocted with 1 zhan (approx. 200ml) of water until reduced to 0.6 zhan. Strain and take warm.

**Danggui Tang (Angelica Sinensis Decoction)** for treating irregular menstruation with stabbing pain from blood and qi, unbearable pain below the navel:
Danggui (Angelica Sinensis, sliced and dried), Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig, bark removed), Gancao (Licorice Root, honey-fried and chopped), each 2 liang; Chishaoyao (Red Peony Root), Baifuling (Poria, black skin removed), each 2.5 liang. The above five herbs are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi, decocted with 1 zhan (approx. 200ml) of water until reduced to 0.6 zhan. Strain and take warm. Take another dose subsequently.

**Wuzhuyu Tang (Evodia Decoction)** for treating irregular menstruation with varying volume and cold pain in the abdomen:
Wuzhuyu (Evodiae Fructus, washed in hot water, dried, stir-fried, 1 sheng), Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger, sliced, stir-fried), Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig, bark removed), each 5 liang; Dazao (Jujubae Fructus, pitted, stir-fried, 10 pieces), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Banxia (Pinelliae Tuber, washed in hot water). The above twelve herbs are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi, decocted with half a zhan of water and half a zhan of wine until reduced to 0.7 zhan. Strain and take warm. Take again after some time. If unable to drink wine, use only water.

**Chishaoyao Tang (Red Peony Root Decoction)** for treating irregular menstruation with chest and diaphragm stuffiness, umbilical and abdominal pain, dizziness, and irritability:
Chishaoyao (Red Peony Root), Huangqi (Astragali Radix, chopped), Shu Gan Dihuang (Prepared Rehmannia Root, dried), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus), each 1.5 liang; Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix, stir-fried), Baifuling (Poria, black skin removed). The above eight herbs are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi, decocted with 1 zhan (approx. 200ml) of water until reduced to 0.7 zhan. Strain and take warm on an empty stomach. Twice daily.

**Biejia Tang (Turtle Shell Decoction)** for treating irregular menstruation that is obstructed or painful with stabbing sensations upon onset:
Biejia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum, skirt removed, vinegar-processed), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, chopped, stir-fried), Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig, bark removed), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix, rhizome removed), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, pith removed, bran-fried), Danggui (Angelica Sinensis). The above eleven herbs are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi, decocted with 1 zhan (approx. 200ml) of water and one date-sized piece of Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger), smashed. Decoct until reduced to 0.6 zhan. Strain and take warm.

**Baifuling Wan (Poria Pill)** for treating irregular menstruation with varying volume and distension/pain below the navel:
Baifuling (Poria, black skin removed), Huangqi (Astragali Radix, honey-fried and chopped), Yiyiren (Coicis Semen), Biba (Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae Rhizoma), Shanzhuyu (Corni Fructus), Chishaoyao (Red Peony Root), each 1.5 liang; Zhike (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, pith removed, bran-fried until yellow). The above eleven herbs are pounded into powder, mixed with refined honey and butter, pounded until ripe, and formed into pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 40 pills on an empty stomach with decocted jujube soup.

**Chishaoyao Wan (Red Peony Pill)** for treating irregular menstruation with varying volume, nodules below the navel, stabbing pain like awls, which if untreated becomes a chronic wasting disease:
Chishaoyao (Red Peony Root), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, chopped, stir-fried), Wuzhuyu (Evodiae Fructus, washed in hot water, dried, stir-fried), Ganjiang (Dried Ginger, processed), Nongpou (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, bark removed, ginger juice-processed and chopped), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma). The above eleven herbs are pounded into powder, mixed with refined honey and butter, pounded until ripe, and formed into pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 20 pills on an empty stomach with wine. Gradually increase to 30 pills. For chronic cold and wasting conditions, up to 40 pills may be taken. Reduce dosage when warmth is felt.

**Niuxi Wan (Achyranthes Pill)** for treating irregular menstruation that is obstructed, occurs twice a month, resembles soy sauce residue, and involves unbearable abdominal pain:
Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix, soaked in wine, sliced, dried), Taoren (Persicae Semen, skin and tip removed, twin kernels, stir-fried until yellow), Mudanpi (Moutan Cortex), Anzizi (Pruni Semen), each 1.1 liang; Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig, bark removed). The above ten herbs are pounded into powder, mixed with refined honey, and formed into pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 40 pills on an empty stomach with wine, twice daily. Gradually increase to 50 pills.

**Guixin Anzizi Wan (Cinnamon Heart and Prunus Seed Pill)** for treating irregular menstruation with pain below the navel:
Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig, bark removed), Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Tuguagen (Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root), Sang'er (Ficus Microcarpa Fungus, slightly stir-fried), Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix, soaked in wine, sliced, dried), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, chopped, stir-fried), Anzizi (Pruni Semen), each 1 liang; Shaoyao (Peoniae Radix, 1.5 liang). The above eleven herbs are pounded into powder, mixed with refined honey, and formed into pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 20 pills on an empty stomach with wine. Gradually increase to 30 pills.

**Yiyiren San (Coix Seed Powder)** for treating irregular menstruation with periumbilical pain radiating to the heart and chest, alternating chills and fever:
Yiyiren (Coicis Semen), Daizhe (Haematitum, nail-headed type), Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix, soaked in wine, sliced, dried), each 2 liang; Baifuling (Poria, black skin removed, 1 liang), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, chopped, stir-fried, 5 liang). The above eight herbs are pounded into powder. Take 2 qianbi, mixed with warm wine. Three times daily.

**Sang'er San (Ficus Microcarpa Fungus Powder)** for treating irregular menstruation with pain below the navel and loss of appetite:
Sang'er (Ficus Microcarpa Fungus, slightly stir-fried), Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix, soaked in wine, sliced, dried), Chishaoyao (Red Peony Root), Tuguagen (Tricholanthes Kirilowii Root), Baifuling (Poria, black skin removed), Mudanpi (Moutan Cortex), Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig, bark removed). The above twelve herbs are pounded into powder. Take 3 qianbi on an empty stomach, mixed with warm wine.

**Anzizi San (Prunus Seed Powder)** for treating blood and qi disharmony, irregular menstruation, abdominal and hypochondriac distension, cycles of 5-6 months or 2-3 months, blood resembling boiled red bean juice but scanty:
Anzizi (Pruni Semen, 1.1 liang), Qumai (Dianthi Herba), Binglang (Arecae Semen, chopped), Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig, bark removed), Mudanpi (Moutan Cortex), Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Danggui (Angelica Sinensis, sliced, dried), Gancao (Licorice Root). The above twenty herbs are pounded into powder. Take 1 qianbi, twice daily. Slightly increase to 2 qianbi. Mix with warm wine. Continue until effective.

**Danggui Tang (Angelica Sinensis Decoction)** for treating irregular menstruation, occurring twice a month or skipping months, varying volume, colicky pain below the navel, sallow complexion, emaciation of limbs, inability to eat:
Danggui (Angelica Sinensis, sliced, dried), Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix, soaked in wine, sliced, dried), Taoren (Persicae Semen, soaked in hot water, skin and tip removed, twin kernels, stir-fried until yellow), Mudanpi (Moutan Cortex), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, chopped, stir-fried), each 1 liang. The above twelve herbs are coarsely crushed and sifted. Take 2 qianbi, decocted with 1 zhan (approx. 200ml) of water until reduced to 0.6 zhan. Strain and take warm. Twice daily, once at night.

**Sangshen Tang (Mulberry Fruit Decoction)** for treating irregular menstruation with colicky pain below the navel:
Sangshen (Mori Fructus), Baifuling (Poria, black skin removed), Mudanpi (Moutan Cortex), Shu Gan Dihuang (Prepared Rehmannia Root, dried), Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig, bark removed), Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), each 1 liang. The above six herbs are coarsely crushed and sifted. Take 3 qianbi, decocted with 1 zhan (approx. 200ml) of water until reduced to 0.7 zhan. Strain and take warm on an empty stomach.

**Gan Dihuang Wan (Rehmannia Pill)** for treating irregular menstruation, occurring twice a month or skipping months, varying volume, continuous dripping, unbearable stabbing pain in waist and abdomen, weakness of limbs, inability to eat, hard pain in heart and abdomen, reluctance to move, heavy body, lethargy, craving for sour foods:
Shu Gan Dihuang (Prepared Rehmannia Root, 1.5 liang), Huyang (Pollen Typhae), Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix, soaked in wine, sliced, dried), Chishaoyao (Red Peony Root), Mudanpi (Moutan Cortex), Shujiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium, remove eyes and closed ones, stir-fried), Mengchong (Blattidae, slightly stir-fried, 20 pieces), Taoren (Persicae Semen, skin and tip removed, twin kernels, stir-fried until yellow, 1 liang), Gancao (Licorice Root, honey-fried and chopped), Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Danggui (Angelica Sinensis, sliced, dried), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Danshen (Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), each 0.3 liang. The above twenty herbs are pounded into powder, mixed with refined honey, and formed into pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 20 pills on an empty stomach with warm wine. Gradually increase to 25 pills.

**Ganjiang Wan (Dried Ginger Pill)** for treating irregular menstruation with periumbilical pain, heat sensation in hands and feet, and soreness/pain in both legs:
Ganjiang (Dried Ginger, processed), Wuzhuyu (Evodiae Fructus, washed in hot water, dried, stir-fried), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, processed, split, skin and umbilicus removed), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, black heart removed), Shujiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium, remove eyes), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), each 1 liang; Chishaoyao (Red Peony Root), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Shiwei (Pyrrosiae Folium, hairs removed), each 0.5 liang; Taoren (Persicae Semen, soaked in hot water, skin and tip removed, twin kernels, stir-fried until yellow, 35 pieces), Yiyiren (Coicis Semen, 2 liang). The above fifteen herbs are pounded into powder, mixed with refined honey and pounded, and formed into pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 20 pills with warm wine, twice daily. If ineffective, slightly increase dosage. Continue until effective.

**Dahuang Wan (Rhubarb Pill)** for treating irregular menstruation with heat sensation in hands and feet, dizziness, and irritability:
Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, chopped, stir-fried), Baifuling (Poria, black heart removed), Mengchong (Blattidae, wings and feet removed, stir-fried), Mangxiao (Mirabilitum), each 0.5 liang; Tingli (Descurainiae Semen seu Lepidii Semen, stir-fried on paper), Shuizhi (Hirudo). The above twelve herbs are pounded into fine powder, mixed with refined honey, and formed into pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 7 pills with rice drink, three times daily. Gradually double the dosage.

**Niuxi Wan (Achyranthes Pill)** for treating irregular menstruation with fluctuating volume, intermittent umbilical and abdominal pain, tightness in the lower abdomen, and heaviness radiating to the waist and body:
Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix), Shaoyao (Peoniae Radix), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), each 3 liang; Gancao (Licorice Root), Danggui (Angelica Sinensis), Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Mudanpi (Moutan Cortex), each 2 liang; Guixin (Cinnamon Heart), 1 liang. The above fourteen herbs are pounded into powder, mixed with refined honey, and formed into pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 5 pills on an empty stomach with warm wine. Gradually increase to 7 pills, three times daily. If ineffective, slightly increase dosage.

**Banxia Yin (Pinellia Drink)** for treating irregular menstruation with cold pain in waist and abdomen, pale complexion, progressive emaciation, chest and abdominal fullness, impending or existing bone-steaming fever:
Banxia (Pinelliae Tuber, washed in hot water seven times, dried, 2 liang), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, chopped, stir-fried, 1 liang), Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Danggui (Angelica Sinensis, stir-fried and dried), Chishaoyao (Red Peony Root), Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig, bark removed), each 1 liang. The above ten herbs are coarsely crushed and sifted. Take 3 qianbi, decocted with 1 zhan (approx. 200ml) of water and one date-sized piece of Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger), cut thickly. Decoct until reduced to 0.7 zhan. Strain and take warm on an empty stomach.

**PoXue Wan (Blood-Breaking Pill)** for treating blood accumulation in the abdomen and irregular menstruation:
Mudanpi (Moutan Cortex), Kushen (Sophorae Flavescentis Radix), Chishaoyao (Red Peony Root), Danggui (Angelica Sinensis, chopped, dried), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, chopped, stir-fried), each 2 liang; Shizhuyu (Zanthoxyli Fructus, washed, dried, stir-fried), Yanhusuo (Corydalis Rhizoma). The above eleven herbs are pounded into fine powder, mixed with refined honey, and formed into pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 30 pills on an empty stomach with wine daily. Gradually increase to 40 pills.

**Hupo Wan (Amber Pill)** for treating blood wind and cold qi, irregular menstruation:
Hupo (Electrum, ground), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma, soaked in vinegar overnight, stir-fried), Danggui (Angelica Sinensis, soaked in wine overnight, stir-fried), each 1.5 liang;awei (Ferulae Resina, mixed with honey and ground finely). The above twelve herbs are pounded into powder, mixed with refined honey, and formed into pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 30 pills on an empty stomach with warm wine.

**Xiong Tang (Ligusticum Decoction)** for treating irregular menstruation with grasping pain below the navel:
Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Huangqi (Astragali Radix, chopped), Sang'er (Ficus Microcarpa Fungus), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix), each 1.5 liang; Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, mustache removed), Chishaoyao (Red Peony Root), Mumeng (unknown herb, likely a variant or typo for another root), Jing Sanleng (Sparganii Rhizoma, processed and chopped), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, black heart removed), each 1 liang. The above fifteen herbs are chopped into sizes similar to hemp seeds. Take 5 qianbi, decocted with 1.5 zhan (approx. 300ml) of water and 5 slices of Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger) until reduced to 0.8 zhan. Strain and take warm. No specific timing.

**Huanglian Tang (Coptis Decoction)** for treating irregular menstruation, excessive discharge, abdominal pain, and heavy sensation in the lower back:
Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, mustache removed, 1 liang), Diyü (Sanguisorbae Radix), Sang'er (Ficus Microcarpa Fungus), Chishizhi (Red Halloysite), Huangqi (Astragali Radix, chopped, stir-fried), each 1.5 liang; Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Nongpou (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, bark removed, raw). The above eight herbs are coarsely crushed and sifted. Take 5 qianbi, decocted with 1.5 zhan (approx. 300ml) of water and one date-sized piece of Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger), cut thickly. Decoct until 0.8 zhan remains. Strain and take warm on an empty stomach before meals, three times daily.

**Gan Dihuang Tang (Rehmannia Root Decoction)** for treating irregular menstruation, occurring before or after the expected time, fluctuating volume:
Sheng Gan Dihuang (Raw Prepared Rehmannia Root, dried), Yanhusuo (Corydalis Rhizoma), Dafupí (Arecae Pericarpium, chopped), each 2 liang; Danggui (Angelica Sinensis, sliced, dried), Sang'er (Ficus Microcarpa Fungus), Weilingxian (Sinopodophylli Rhizoma et Radix, soil removed), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix). The above eleven herbs are chopped into sizes similar to hemp seeds. Take 3 qianbi, decocted with 1 zhan (approx. 200ml) of water and 3 slices of Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger) until reduced to 0.7 zhan. Strain and take warm before meals, twice daily.

**Mudanpi Tang (Moutan Decoction)** for treating irregular menstruation with back pain and inability to eat:
Mudanpi (Moutan Cortex), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Sang'er (Ficus Microcarpa Fungus), Helilepi (Terminalia Chebulae Pericarpium, baked), Daizhe (Haematitum, crushed), Longgu (Fossilia Maxillae et Ossis Parietalis, soil removed), Danggui (Angelica Sinensis, sliced, dried), each 1.5 liang. The above sixteen herbs are chopped into sizes similar to hemp seeds. Take 5 qianbi, decocted with 1.5 zhan (approx. 300ml) of water and 5 slices of Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger) until 0.8 zhan remains. Strain and take warm.

**Huanglian Nongpou Tang (Coptis and Magnolia Bark Decoction)** for treating irregular menstrual qi:
Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, mustache removed), Nongpou (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, bark removed, ginger juice-processed), each 1.1 liang; Sang'er (Ficus Microcarpa Fungus), Fushen (Poria with Hostwood, wood removed), Tianxiong (Aconiti Radix, processed, split, skin and umbilicus removed), Diyü (Sanguisorbae Radix), Danggui (Angelica Sinensis). The above fifteen herbs are chopped into sizes similar to hemp seeds. Take 3 qianbi, decocted with 1 zhan (approx. 200ml) of water and 3 slices of Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger) until 0.7 zhan remains. Strain and take warm.

**Cheqianzi Yin (Plantago Seed Drink)** for treating irregular menstruation with dizziness, eye pain, nausea, and reduced appetite:
Cheqianzi (Plantaginis Semen), Ganhuihua (Chrysanthemi Flos), Tianxiong (Aconiti Radix, processed, split, skin and umbilicus removed), Danggui (Angelica Sinensis, honey-fried and chopped), Jing Sanleng (Sparganii Rhizoma, baked and chopped), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, mustache removed), each 1 liang. The above fifteen herbs are chopped into sizes similar to hemp seeds. Take 5 qianbi, decocted with 1.5 zhan (approx. 300ml) of water and one date-sized piece of Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger), cut thickly. Decoct until 0.8 zhan remains. Strain and take warm. No specific timing.

**Huangqi Yin (Astragalus Drink)** for treating irregular menstruation, excessive flow, and heavy lower back pain:
Huangqi (Astragali Radix, chopped, stir-fried, 0.5 liang), Xiaoji (Cirsii Herba), Sang'er (Ficus Microcarpa Fungus), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, processed, split, skin and umbilicus removed), each 3 liang; Yanhusuo (Corydalis Rhizoma), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig, bark removed), Sheng Gan Dihuang (Raw Prepared Rehmannia Root), Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Diyü (Sanguisorbae Radix), each 1 liang. The above fifteen herbs are chopped into sizes similar to hemp seeds. Take 5 qianbi, decocted with 1.5 zhan (approx. 300ml) of water and one part smashed Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger) until 0.8 zhan remains. Strain and take warm.

**Zige Tang (Pueraria Lobata Decoction)** for treating irregular menstruation with progressive emaciation and alternating chills and fever:
Zige (Puerariae Lobatae Radix, chopped), Zishen (Stemona Radix), each 0.3 fen; Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix, seedlings removed, 1 liang), Yuyuliang (Halloysitum Rubrum, quenched in vinegar three times), Ziwan (Adenophorae Radix, seedlings and soil removed), each 0.5 liang. The above six herbs are coarsely crushed and sifted. Take 2 qianbi, decocted with 1 zhan (approx. 200ml) of water until reduced to 0.7 zhan. Strain and take warm on an empty stomach before meals.

**Qumai Tang (Dianthus Decoction)** for treating irregular menstruation with qi attacking the heart and abdomen, bloating, and confusion:
Qumaisui (Dianthi Herba), Yanhusuo (Corydalis Rhizoma), Jing Sanleng (Sparganii Rhizoma, processed and chopped), each 1.5 liang; Danggui (Angelica Sinensis, sliced, dried), Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig, bark removed), Baiqian (Cynanchi Stauntonii Rhizoma et Radix), Dafupí (Arecae Pericarpium, chopped). The above eleven herbs are coarsely crushed and sifted (ten herbs plus peach kernel mixed evenly). Take 2 qianbi, decocted with 1 zhan (approx. 200ml) of water and 3 slices of Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger) until reduced to 0.7 zhan. Strain and take warm.