Expert: Dr. Man Tran, Ph.D., D.C., L.Ac. - 2/19/2009

Question
I am taking different chinese meds for acne that I get at a health shop. On the instructions it says that it should not be taken by people that had a hysteractomy as it can make more bleeding. Will the medecine make my periods worse, its already bad. It contains, Long Dan Cao, Huang Qin, Zhi Zi, Ze Xie, Che Qian Zi, Dang Gui, Shen Di, Chai Hu, Gan Cao, Yin Chen, Shu Di, Shan Zhu Yu, Shan Yao, Ze Xie, Mu Dan Pi,Zhi Mu, Huang Bai, Fu Ling. Thanks

Answer
Dear Dudu,

Looking at the herbs you listed, it should be alright for you.  These herbs go to mostly the liver channel in relieving heat from the system.  Since the liver stores blood, this may affect the menstrual flow but that is not the direct affect of these herbs.  My only recommendation is to try it see how your body response to them.  

If you are in doubt, please visit an acupuncturist or Chinese herbalist to have an exact prescription for you.