Tui Chen San

Tui Chen San,For various conditions of qi stagnation due to shock following childbirth or blood loss; it regulates and expels stagnant blood, relieving pain and expelling retained products from the uterus; also for diseases caused by stagnant blood, such as distension or pain, chest and diaphragm distension and oppression, chills and fever, and pain in the limbs.

Formulas Name : Tui Chen San

Chinese Name : 推陈散

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis, Ligusticum chuanxiong, Paeonia lactiflora, Rehmannia glutinosa (prepared), Corydalis yanhusuo, Myrrh, and Angelica dahurica—each in equal parts.

Source

*Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 10.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For various conditions of qi stagnation due to shock following childbirth or blood loss; it regulates and expels stagnant blood, relieving pain and expelling retained products from the uterus; also for diseases caused by stagnant blood, such as distension or pain, chest and diaphragm distension and oppression, chills and fever, and pain in the limbs.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with light vinegar broth or a child’s urine.

Tui Chen San,*Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 10.,For various conditions of qi stagnation due to shock following childbirth or blood loss; it regulates and expels stagnant blood, relieving pain and expelling retained products from the uterus; also for diseases caused by stagnant blood, such as distension or pain, chest and diaphragm distension and oppression, chills and fever, and pain in the limbs.

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