Chuanxiong and Qianhu Decoction

Chuanxiong and Qianhu Decoction,Postpartum pain in the chest and abdomen due to stagnation of blood and qi.

Formulas Name : Chuanxiong and Qianhu Decoction

Chinese Name : 芎前胡汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Chuanxiong, 3 fen of Qianhu (with root tip removed), half a liang of Huangqin (with black core removed), 1 liang of Shaoyao, 1.5 liang of Puhuang (lightly roasted), 3 fen of Taoren (soaked in hot water, with skin and tip removed, ground separately), 3 fen of Danggui (chopped, roasted),Cinnamon Bark (with coarse bark removed) 3 fen, Licorice (roasted, coarsely chopped) 1 liang, Rhubarb (coarsely chopped, roasted) half a liang, Raw Rehmannia (dried) 2 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 161.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Postpartum pain in the chest and abdomen due to stagnation of blood and qi.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian bi per dose; add 1 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 jujube (split open); decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain and take while warm, at any time.

Chuanxiong and Qianhu Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 161.,Postpartum pain in the chest and abdomen due to stagnation of blood and qi.

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