Angelica and Atractylodes Decoction

Angelica and Atractylodes Decoction,Blood deficiency with distension; the abdomen is distended and appears dark; occasional bleeding may occur; the pulse is涩 (thready), heavy, and appears weak.

Formulas Name : Angelica and Atractylodes Decoction

Chinese Name : 当归白术汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian 2 fen of Angelica sinensis, 1 qian of Chuanxiong, 1 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 3 fen of Coptis chinensis, 4 fen of Scutellaria baicalensis, 4 fen of Akebia trifoliata, 2 fen of Magnolia officinalis, 8 fen of Paeonia lactiflora, 5 fen of Citrus reticulata peel, 5 fen of Rehmannia glutinosa (prepared), and 2 fen of licorice (raw).

Source

From *Xingyuan*, Volume 6.

Benefits

Blood deficiency with distension; the abdomen is distended and appears dark; occasional bleeding may occur; the pulse is涩 (thready), heavy, and appears weak.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water until cooked; take hot on an empty stomach.

Angelica and Atractylodes Decoction,From *Xingyuan*, Volume 6.,Blood deficiency with distension; the abdomen is distended and appears dark; occasional bleeding may occur; the pulse is涩 (thready), heavy, and appears weak.

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