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Menstruation is a part of a woman's menstrual cycle and is a natural physiological phenomenon. For most women, menstruation stays with them for the rest of their lives. However, some people may have some misconceptions and misconceptions about menstruation. Today, as an experienced Chinese medicine practitioner, I will share with you the relevant knowledge of menstruation and share the views of Chinese medicine health preservation on this issue.
Chapter 1: The Basics of Menstruation.
Menstruation refers to the periodic phenomenon of female endometrium bleeding through the cervix and ** straight tract, accompanied by mucus and tissue fragments. Normally, the menstrual cycle lasts 21-35 days and lasts 3-7 days. Menstruation is one of the signs of a woman's physical health and a manifestation of the normal development of reproductive function.
Chapter 2: Physiological Changes in Menstruation.
The menstrual cycle is controlled by the development and maturation of follicles in the ovaries and changes in endocrine hormones. On days 1-14 of the menstrual cycle, follicles in the ovaries gradually develop, and at the same time the secretion of estrogen gradually increases. Around day 14, ovulation occurs and the egg enters the fallopian tubes. If the egg is not fertilized, menstruation forms on the lining of the uterus. During menstruation, the lining of the uterus is shed and excreted from the body, accompanied by a small amount of blood.
Chapter 3: Menstruation and TCM Perspectives.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that menstruation is closely related to women's physical health. In TCM theory, menstruation is a manifestation of a woman's "heavenly gate", which is located above the kidneys and is related to the reproductive and endocrine systems. The normality of menstruation can reflect whether a woman's body is weak and prosperous, and whether the endocrine system is coordinated or not. If menstruation is irregular, it may be caused by weak kidney qi, insufficient qi and blood, etc.
Chapter 4: The Effect of TCM Health on Menstruation.
Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the overall balance of the body, and achieves the goal of disease and maintaining health by adjusting the balance of yin and yang. Wellness emphasizes adjusting factors such as diet, Xi lifestyle habits, and psychological state to maintain physical health and balance. For menstruation, TCM health care can help women maintain the normal operation of menstruation by adjusting their diet, maintaining good work and rest Xi, and regulating their psychological state.
Chapter 5: Ancient and modern famous prescriptions**Menstrual irregularities.
In traditional Chinese medicine, there are many ancient recipes and empirical recipes for menstrual irregularities. For example, Taohong Siwu Tang is a commonly used prescription that can regulate qi and blood, invigorate blood and stop bleeding, and help improve the symptoms of menstrual irregularities. Ligustrazine is another commonly used herb that has the effect of invigorating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and is suitable for symptoms such as dysmenorrhea and menorrhagia. In addition, moxibustion is an ancient and effective method to adjust the function of the reproductive system and improve menstrual irregularities through moxibustion hot acupuncture points.
Conclusion: Menstruation is one of the important indicators of women's physiological health, and understanding the relevant knowledge of menstruation is very important for women's health. The methods advocated by TCM health care such as adjusting diet, maintaining good work and rest Xi, and regulating psychological state can help women achieve normal menstruation. At the same time, ancient recipes and empirical recipes can also be used as one of the methods to assist menstrual irregularities. Let's focus on women's health and maintain a balanced and harmonious menstrual cycle.
Health References:
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