Liver-Soothing and Depression-Relieving Decoction

Liver-Soothing and Depression-Relieving Decoction,Menstrual irregularities due to liver qi stagnation: pale red menstrual blood, scant flow, occasional blood clots, distension in the chest and flanks, occasional belching, yellow tongue coating, and a string-like pulse.

Formulas Name : Liver-Soothing and Depression-Relieving Decoction

Chinese Name : 疏肝解郁汤

Drug Formulation

Xiangfu 3 qian, Qingpi 2 qian, Chaihu 2 qian, Yujing 2 qian, Danshen 4 qian, Chuanxiong 1.5 qian, Hongzelan 4 qian, Yanhu 2 qian, Jinlingtan 2 qian.

Source

*Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Gynecology*.

Benefits

Menstrual irregularities due to liver qi stagnation: pale red menstrual blood, scant flow, occasional blood clots, distension in the chest and flanks, occasional belching, yellow tongue coating, and a string-like pulse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while warm.

Liver-Soothing and Depression-Relieving Decoction,*Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Gynecology*.,Menstrual irregularities due to liver qi stagnation: pale red menstrual blood, scant flow, occasional blood clots, distension in the chest and flanks, occasional belching, yellow tongue coating, and a string-like pulse.

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