Contents
Preface
BOOK ONE: Introductory Theory
1 The Physiological Characteristics of Females
2 The causes, Mechanisms & Prevention of Menstrual Diseases
3 TCM Methodology
4 The Logic in the TCM Discussion of Yue Jing Bing
5 Western Disease Diagnosis & TCM Menstrual Diseases
6 Key Points in the TCM Diagnosis of Menstrual Disease
7 Key Patterns in Menstrual Diseases
8 Treatment Principles & Chinese Medicinals
9 Treatment Strategies & Expectations
BOOK TWO: The Diagnosis & Treatment of Menstrual Diseases
1 Menstruation Ahead of Schedule
2 Menstruation Behind Schedule
3 (Sometimes) Early, (Sometimes) Late, Menstruation at No Fixed Schedule
4 Profuse Menstruation
5 Scanty Menstruation
6 Flooding and Leaking
7 Blocked Menstruation
8 Painful Menstruation
9 Menstrual Movement Diseases
Breast Distention & Pain
Diarrhea and/or Vomiting
Body Pain
Headache
Fever
Vertigo & Dizziness
Edema
Oral Gan
Loss of Sleep
Acne
Raving & Confused Vision
Dull-wittedness & Stupidity
Addictive Papules (Hives or Urticaria
Flowing Drool
Oral Thirst
Hoarse Voice
Eye Pain
Lumbar Pain
Suspended Vagina Pain
Nosebleed
Coughing Blood
Bloody Stool
Bloody Urine
10 Perimenopausal Syndrome
Appendix 1: Acupuncture & Moxibustion Formulas for Menstrual Diseases
Appendix 2: Ancient Formulas in Powdered Form for Menstrual Diseases
Appendix 3: Abnormalities in the Color & Consistency ofthe Menstrual Water
Appendix 4: Li Dong-yuan's Gynecology
Bibliography
Formula Index
General Index
