Modified Shixiao Powder

Modified Shixiao Powder,Stagnation of blood; during menstruation, abdominal pain feels like being stabbed; scanty flow, purple in color with blood clots; pain subsides upon expulsion; red tongue; deep, taut, and forceful pulse.

Formulas Name : Modified Shixiao Powder

Chinese Name : 加味失笑散

Drug Formulation

Pu Huang 2 qian, Wulingzhi 2 qian, Yanhu 3 qian, Danpi 3 qian, Taoren 2 qian, Xiangfu 3 qian, Taiwu 2 qian.

Source

*Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Gynecology*.

Benefits

Stagnation of blood; during menstruation, abdominal pain feels like being stabbed; scanty flow, purple in color with blood clots; pain subsides upon expulsion; red tongue; deep, taut, and forceful pulse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while warm.

Modified Shixiao Powder,*Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Gynecology*.,Stagnation of blood; during menstruation, abdominal pain feels like being stabbed; scanty flow, purple in color with blood clots; pain subsides upon expulsion; red tongue; deep, taut, and forceful pulse.

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