Motherwort and Four Substances Decoction

Motherwort and Four Substances Decoction,For spotting during pregnancy accompanied by internal heat and thirst.

Formulas Name : Motherwort and Four Substances Decoction

Chinese Name : 益母四物汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Prepared Rehmannia Root, 1 qian of Angelica Root, 1 qian of White Peony Root (wine-fried), 1 qian of Sichuan Lovage Root, 1 qian of Motherwort, 1 qian of Scutellaria Root (wine-fried), 1 qian of Coptis Root (ginger juice-fried), 1 qian of Atractylodes Root (honey-roasted).

Source

From *Gynecology of the Bamboo Grove*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For spotting during pregnancy accompanied by internal heat and thirst.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take before meals.

Motherwort and Four Substances Decoction,From *Gynecology of the Bamboo Grove*, Volume 2.,For spotting during pregnancy accompanied by internal heat and thirst.

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