Angelica and Peony Powder

Angelica and Peony Powder,For women during pregnancy or menstruation who present with deficiency of both the liver and spleen, abdominal cramping and persistent pain, dizziness and palpitations, or edema of the lower limbs and difficulty urinating, with a pale tongue and a white, greasy coating. Currently used to correct fetal position.

Formulas Name : Angelica and Peony Powder

Chinese Name : 当归芍药散

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Angelica sinensis, 1 jin of Paeonia lactiflora, 4 liang of Poria cocos, 4 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, half a jin of Alisma orientale, half a jin of Ligusticum chuanxiong (one version lists 3 liang).

Source

From *The Golden Chamber* (Volume 2).

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For women during pregnancy or menstruation who present with deficiency of both the liver and spleen, abdominal cramping and persistent pain, dizziness and palpitations, or edema of the lower limbs and difficulty urinating, with a pale tongue and a white, greasy coating. Currently used to correct fetal position.

Instructions for Use

Take one fangcun bi per dose, mixed with wine, three times daily.

Angelica and Peony Powder,From *The Golden Chamber* (Volume 2).,For women during pregnancy or menstruation who present with deficiency of both the liver and spleen, abdominal cramping and persistent pain, dizziness and palpitations, or edema of the lower limbs and difficulty urinating, with a pale tongue and a white, greasy coating. Currently used to correct fetal position.

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