YY Period Care Routine– The Pink Pack
In this series of articles, join us as we take you through the design process of Ying Yi’s star product - the YY Period Care Routine tea. We hope to share we select the formula, and how the tea could nourish our body to help with the menstrual cycle. Based on the clinical trials and practice throughout a thousand years, here are the things you should know about The Pink Pack.
By Physician Claire Shao
7 mins read
Key Takeaways:
• In TCM, pain is usually caused by some form of obstruction in the body’s meridians. In Singapore, dampness and cold are the most common triggers for qi and blood stagnation, as well as blockage of the meridian channels.
• All the herbs in the Pink Pack together, create a deep overall warmth that disperses cold and clears dampness. Cramps due to qi and blood stagnation can also be alleviated as a result, resolving issues you may have been putting up with for a long time.
The Pink Pack’s primary ingredients are derived from the Tang Kuei & Peony Formula (當歸芍藥散), which has been used effectively in treating several gynaecological disorders, including abdominal pain during pregnancy, miscarriage, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea and so on. The Tang Kuei & Peony Formula is also the basis of many other TCM formulas, like Bupleurum & Peony Formula (加味逍遙散) and the well-known formula — Si Wu Tang (四物湯).
The Tang Kuei & Peony Formula was first recorded in the Synopsis of Golden Chamber(Jin Kui Yao Lue) written by Zhongjing Zhang (150–219 AD) and was originally designed for abdominal pain during pregnancy. It was mainly used as a daily preventive therapy to avoid miscarriage. Extensive experiments have since shown that the formula is highly effective and relatively safe even for pregnant women.
Delicately balanced with ingredients derived from the Tang Kuei & Peony Formula, the Pink Pack mainly works to relieve menstrual cramps and other menstruation-related problems. In TCM, pain is usually caused by some form of obstruction in the body’s meridians. In Singapore, dampness and cold are the most common triggers for qi and blood stagnation, as well as blockage of the meridian channels. Based on our research, menstrual cramps and pains were one of the most common problems among women in Singapore. With this in mind, we specifically chose the following herbs as the main ingredients of the Pink Pack.
First, the Szechwan Lovage Rhizome (川芎) which is pungent and warm, helping to not only dispel wind and cold but to also move qi and blood. The most distinctive characteristic of the Szechwan Lovage Rhizome is that it works on both the interior and exterior of the body. It affects the exterior by relieving cramps and releasing external wind while also regulating the flow of qi and blood of the liver internally.
Second, Poria (茯苓), a mild herb to invigorate the spleen, and which also handles excessive dampness perfectly. Poria also has a diuretic effect that promotes urination and the flushing of toxins. This gentle blend of Szechwan Lovage Rhizome and Poria helps to calm the emotions and induce a state of tranquillity. Both herbs in combination are especially suitable for those who suffer from lower body oedema (water retention), irritability, anxiety or insomnia during their monthly period.
Finally, the combination of Szechwan Lovage Rhizome and Chinese Angelica (當歸) supports healthy blood circulation. Chinese Angelica helps to promote haemoglobin and red blood cell production and expands the blood vessels, thereby improving circulation. Chinese Angelica is known as one of the most commonly used herbs to help establish, support and maintain a healthy menstrual balance in women.
The herbs in the Pink Pack together create a deep overall warmth that disperses cold and clears dampness. Cramps due to qi and blood stagnation can also be alleviated as a result, resolving issues you may have been putting up with for a long time.
