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Yuanhusuo (Radix Corydalis Yanhu Suo, 4 liang) and Toufa Hui (Ash of Human Hair, 4 qian) are ground into fine powder. Take with wine as a vehicle.

When menstruation begins for two or three days, accompanied by pain throughout the body, this is due to cold pathogenic factors penetrating into the bones. Whether there is fever or not, exterior-resolving treatment is appropriate.

Wuyao (Radix Linderae), Jiangcan (Bombyx Batryticatus), Chuanxiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong), Baizhi (Radix Angelicae Dahuricae), Chenpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae), Zhike (Fructus Aurantii) (each 8 fen); Ganjiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae) (each 5 fen); Mahuang (Herba Ephedrae) (4 fen); Shengjiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens) (appropriate amount). Decoct and take warm.

During menstruation, sudden thirst occurs due to the mistaken consumption of raw and cold foods, leading to tidal fever throughout the body, excessive phlegm, shortness of breath, chest fullness, aversion to cold, and cold extremities. This is named "Chu Jing Shang Han" (Cold Damage Triggered by Menstruation). Immediately administer Wuji San.

Noupo (Cortex Magnoli Officinalis), Chenpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae), Jiegeng (Radix Platycodonis), Cangzhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Lanceae), Chuanxiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong), Baizhi (Radix Angelicae Dahuricae), Baifuling (Poria), Xiangfu (Rhizoma Cyperi), Banxia (Rhizoma Pinelliae), Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), Zhike (Fructus Aurantii) (each 2 qian); Rougui (Cortex Cinnamomi), Baishao (Radix Paeoniae Alba) (1.5 qian); Mahuang (Herba Ephedrae) (3 fen); Qingpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride) (1 qian); add Shengjiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens, 3 slices) and Congbai (Sclerium Allii Cepae, 1 stalk). Decoct in water and take hot.

(Add to the above formula): Qianghuo (Rhizoma Notopterygii), Duhuo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis) (each 1 qian); Chaihu (Radix Bupleuri) (1.5 qian); Renshen (Radix Ginseng) (Do not use Renshen if pathogenic factors are strong).

Menstrual blood flows from the mouth and nose. This is caused by overconsumption of pungent and hot toxic substances such as Sichuan pepper and ginger, which damage the blood. Heat causes the blood to move recklessly. Administer Xijiao Dihuang Tang for several doses.

Xijiao (Cornu Rhinocerotis), Baishao (Radix Paeoniae Alba), Danpi (Cortex Moutan), Zhike (Fructus Aurantii) (each 1 qian); Shengdi (Radix Rehmanniae Preparata) (2 qian); Huangqin (Radix Scutellariae), Jiegeng (Radix Platycodonis), Baicaoshuang (Carbonized Grass) (each 8 fen); Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae) (3 qian). Decoct and take.

If menstrual flow does not descend downward but presents with heat in the five centers (palms, soles, and chest), cough, and tightness of breath, the treatment should aim to push the blood downward. First, administer Honghua San for seven doses, then administer Donghua San to stop cough and direct qi downward.

Honghua (Flos Carthami), Huangqin (Radix Scutellariae), Sumu (Lignum Sappan) (each 8 fen); Huafen (Radix Platycodi) (6 fen). Take on an empty stomach.

Kuidonghua (Flos Tussilaginidis), Jiegeng (Radix Platycodonis), Zhike (Fructus Aurantii), Suzi (Fructus Perillae), Ziwan (Radix Asteris), Zhimu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae), Sukeshell (Shell of Millet Seed, honey-fried) (each 8 fen); Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum), Sangbaipi (Cortex Mori Radicis, honey-fried), Xingren (Semen Pruni Armeniacae). Decoct in water and take warm.

Menstruation appears only as scanty drops and stops quickly. After five or six days, or ten days later, it appears again as scanty drops. The menstruation occurs two or three times a month. The complexion is greenish-yellow. First, administer Jiao'ai Tang for one or two doses.