Safflower and Angelica Decoction

Safflower and Angelica Decoction,For women with deficiency and depletion of the blood organ, or stagnant blood accumulation, resulting in absent menstruation; or irregular, intermittent menstruation accompanied by occasional abdominal pain, heavy and painful sensations in the lower back and hips, stabbing pain and tightness in the lower abdomen, as well as amenorrhea in virgins.

Formulas Name : Safflower and Angelica Decoction

Chinese Name : 红花当归饮

Drug Formulation

Safflower, Angelica sinensis, Red Peony Root, Achyranthes root, Wisteria stem, Cinnamon bark, Licorice root, White Angelica root, Safflower wood, and Jinu.

Source

From *Wan Jin Fang for Gynecology*.

Benefits

For women with deficiency and depletion of the blood organ, or stagnant blood accumulation, resulting in absent menstruation; or irregular, intermittent menstruation accompanied by occasional abdominal pain, heavy and painful sensations in the lower back and hips, stabbing pain and tightness in the lower abdomen, as well as amenorrhea in virgins.

Instructions for Use

Decoct with equal parts water and wine; take after meals.

Note

Do not take if pregnant.

Safflower and Angelica Decoction,From *Wan Jin Fang for Gynecology*.,For women with deficiency and depletion of the blood organ, or stagnant blood accumulation, resulting in absent menstruation; or irregular, intermittent menstruation accompanied by occasional abdominal pain, heavy and painful sensations in the lower back and hips, stabbing pain and tightness in the lower abdomen, as well as amenorrhea in virgins.

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