Safflower Decoction

Safflower Decoction,Various blood-related disorders.

Formulas Name : Safflower Decoction

Chinese Name : 红花汤

Drug Formulation

Equal parts of water reed flowers, mugwort, safflower, locust flowers, and white cockscomb flowers.

Source

From *Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 8.

Benefits

Various blood-related disorders.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Note

Avoid fishy, slippery, and gas-inducing foods.

Safflower Decoction,From *Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 8.,Various blood-related disorders.

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