Patent herbal medicines are very popular in the Chinese community; everyone buys over-the-counter preparations for minor ailments or as adjuncts in serious diseases, just like Western readymade remedies for colds, flu and pain. Some of the medicines date back thousands of years, with the formulae carefully balanced in quality and quantity to accentuate its health restorative actions while reducing side effects.
Many patent TCM medicines, which come from all over China, are often made from classic formulas handed down for generations and are marketed under the name of the original formula. If you know the name of the formula, it is easy to find the appropriate patent medicine regardless of the manufacturer. These effective, less costly and readily available remedies can easily be found in pharmacies.
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Individuals who have serious conditions should always consult health professionals before taking any other medicines. However, for common ailments or conditions that are not proving effective by allopathic remedies, these medicines are worth trying.
Below are the samples of patent medicines for sufferers of PMS. These classic prescriptions form the basic components in clinical applications.
| Chinese name |
¥[¨ý³p»»¤Y |
| Pinyin |
Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan |
| English name |
The Free and Easy Wanderer Plus |
| Actions |
Soothe the liver, fortify the spleen, nourish the blood and restore normal menstruation |
| Indicated syndrome pattern |
Breast swelling and tenderness, mood swings, headache, dizziness and abdominal bloating |
| Caution |
Pregnancy and digestive problems |
| Chinese name |
§ûµâ¦a¶À¤Y |
| Pinyin |
Qi Ju Di Huang Wan |
| English name |
Six Rehmannia Pills Plus Wolfberry and Chrysanthemum |
| Actions |
Enrich yin and depress fire |
| Indicated syndrome pattern |
Irritability, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, absent-mindedness, insomnia, ear ringing, night sweats, abdominal cramps and lumbar soreness |
| Caution |
Diarrhea |
| Chinese name |
¤K¬Ã¤Y |
| Pinyin |
Ba Zhen Wan |
| English name |
Eight Treasures Pills |
| Actions |
Replenish the blood and qi (vital energy) |
| Indicated syndrome pattern |
General weakness, pale complexion, dizziness, headache, poor appetite, palpitation and heavy menses |
| Caution |
Fever and digestive weakness |
| Chinese name |
d®Û³N¥Ì¤Y |
| Pinyin |
Ling Gui Zhu Gan Wan |
| English name |
Poria, Cinnamon, Largehead Atractylodes and Liquorice Pills |
| Actions |
Tonify the kidneys and spleen to promote urination and digestion |
| Indicated syndrome pattern |
Puffy face and limbs, lightheadedness, chill, fatigue, sleepiness, poor appetite, diarrhea, abdominal bloating, soreness in the back and limbs. |
| Caution |
Yin deficiency and dehydration |
Although different medicines contain the same herbal ingredients, one should always buy a product made by reputable manufacturers. As preparation of Chinese herbal products rely on special skills, a difference in manufacture can have subtle differences in effects. (See " The effect of dual modulation") The individual should also read the labels carefully or ask advice from the pharmacy before taking them.
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