Chuanxiong and Ejiao Decoction

Chuanxiong and Ejiao Decoction,For unstoppable uterine bleeding in which the blood clots into patches resembling chicken liver in color, with a crumbly and decayed appearance.

Formulas Name : Chuanxiong and Ejiao Decoction

Chinese Name : 川芎阿胶汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian 5 fen of Sichuan Ligusticum, 1 qian 5 fen of raw Rehmannia, 1 qian 5 fen of small thistle, 1 qian of donkey-hide gelatin, 1 qian of bamboo shavings, 1 qian of Angelica sinensis, 8 fen of Dipsacus asper, 8 fen of Sanguisorba officinalis, and 1 qian 2 fen of dragon’s liver.

Source

From *Xingyuan*, Volume 8.

Benefits

For unstoppable uterine bleeding in which the blood clots into patches resembling chicken liver in color, with a crumbly and decayed appearance.

Instructions for Use

First, stir-fry the ejiao with clam shell powder until it forms beads; add it to the other herbs, decoct in water, and take while warm.

Chuanxiong and Ejiao Decoction,From *Xingyuan*, Volume 8.,For unstoppable uterine bleeding in which the blood clots into patches resembling chicken liver in color, with a crumbly and decayed appearance.

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