Stone Stem Powder

Stone Stem Powder,In women, blood stagnation at the uterine orifice may manifest as masses in the abdomen or flanks, accompanied by distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen, with swelling and tension resembling a stone-filled sac—commonly known as “blood gu.”

Formulas Name : Stone Stem Powder

Chinese Name : 石茎散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Shi Jing, half a liang of Angelica sinensis root tips, half a liang of Verbena, half a liang of Safflower (roasted), half a liang of black plum pulp, 1 fen of Eupatorium (roasted), 1 fen of Curcuma zedoaria (roasted), 1 fen of Sappanwood nodes, 1 fen of Myrrh, 1 fen of Amber (ground separately), and 1 qian of Licorice.

Source

*Three Causes*, Volume 18.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

In women, blood stagnation at the uterine orifice may manifest as masses in the abdomen or flanks, accompanied by distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen, with swelling and tension resembling a stone-filled sac—commonly known as “blood gu.”

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, decocted in a strong broth and mixed with Suma wine. If one does not drink alcohol, it may also be mixed with a decoction of ginger and jujubes.

Stone Stem Powder,*Three Causes*, Volume 18.,In women, blood stagnation at the uterine orifice may manifest as masses in the abdomen or flanks, accompanied by distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen, with swelling and tension resembling a stone-filled sac—commonly known as “blood gu.”

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