Heavy menstrual bleeding, irregular bleeding, prolonged bleeding or clotting are all classified as menorrhagia, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Menorrhagia should be discussed with a professional healthcare practitioner to determine the cause and to rule out the chances of cancer or a fibrous growth. Treatment will be determined by the cause. Chinese herbs have been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine to treat menstrual bleeding. These herbs should be used under the advice and supervision of an healthcare professional.

Radix Notoginseng 
Radix Notoginseng, or tian san qi, is commonly used in Asia to relax and dilate the coronary arteries, which improves blood circulation, prevents blood clots and reduces menorrhagia, according to GinsengFaq website. Radix Notoginseng also works to resolve inflammation and reduces painful menstruation. Radix Notoginseng is a powerful antioxidant; it helps to lower cholesterol and triglycerides levels.

Lady Mantle 
Lady Mantle is highly respected in traditional medicine as a woman's healing herb. According to Annies Remedy website, the salicylic acid content and the sedative effect of Lady Mantle help to alleviate the pain and discomfort of menstruation. Lady Mantle also contains tannin, which according to Cornell University is a naturally occurring plant polyphenol that binds and precipitate proteins. Tannin gives lady mantle an astringent and styptic (ability to check bleeding by contracting the tissues or blood vessels) effect. This makes Lady Mantle a good herb for treating cuts, scrapes and burns.

Sage 
Sage is a garden plant, a common household culinary herb, recognized in Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties. It's a natural disinfectant. Sage is commonly used to regulate menstruation and to alleviate the pain and discomfort that occurs after childbirth and to ease menstrual cramps, according to, Annies Remedy website. Sage may also be used in combination with the herb, dan-gui to regulate suppressed menstrual flow.

Cayenne Pepper 
Cayenne pepper, or Capsicum frutescens, is a spicy-hot culinary herb used in ancient, traditional Chinese medicine. Capsaicin is the active ingredient in cayenne pepper that gives it heat and the medicinal properties of relieving pain and improving blood circulation. Capsaicin also relaxes the muscles, alleviating menstrual flow and the pain and discomfort of menstrual cramps.