Xiangfu Eight-Ingredient Decoction

Xiangfu Eight-Ingredient Decoction,For those with an irritable and short-tempered disposition, qi reversal, blood deficiency, and delayed menstruation.

Formulas Name : Xiangfu Eight-Ingredient Decoction

Chinese Name : 香附八物汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng (or substitute with 4–5 qian of Chinese yam), Atractylodes macrocephala 2 qian, Poria cocos 1 qian 5 fen, Cyperus rotundus (stir-fried with children’s urine) 1 qian, Angelica sinensis 2 qian (use 1 qian for cases of blood heat), Licorice (roasted) 1 qian, Paeonia lactiflora (wine-fried) 1 qian, Rehmannia glutinosa (prepared) 2–3 qian, Ligusticum chuanxiong 1 qian.

Source

*Huiyue*, Volume 14.

Benefits

For those with an irritable and short-tempered disposition, qi reversal, blood deficiency, and delayed menstruation.

Instructions for Use

Optionally, add 5–6 fen of Qingpi; decoct in water and take orally.

Xiangfu Eight-Ingredient Decoction,*Huiyue*, Volume 14.,For those with an irritable and short-tempered disposition, qi reversal, blood deficiency, and delayed menstruation.

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