Blood-Harmonizing and Menstrual-Regulating Decoction

Blood-Harmonizing and Menstrual-Regulating Decoction,For women and young maidens who have caught a cold, resulting in absent menstruation; stagnant blood accumulates and hardens like stone, forming a stone mass (shijia). Cold invades the uterus, causing stagnant blood to accumulate; the lower abdomen becomes distended, resembling pregnancy; menstruation ceases; intermittent distension and pain occur; and the patient experiences fatigue and emaciation.

Formulas Name : Blood-Harmonizing and Menstrual-Regulating Decoction

Chinese Name : 和血通经汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Angelica sinensis, 5 qian of Beijing-style Curcuma zedoaria (roasted), 4 qian of Guangdong-style Curcuma zedoaria (roasted), 3 qian of Wood Fragrance, 3 qian of Prepared Rehmannia, 3 qian of Cinnamon Bark, 2 qian of Safflower, 2 qian of Isatis root, 2 qian of Sappanwood, 1 qian of Dragon’s Blood (ground separately).

Source

*Treasure of Health* (Weisheng Baojian), Volume 18.

Processing

Grind all ingredients except Dragon’s Blood into a fine powder and mix thoroughly.

Benefits

For women and young maidens who have caught a cold, resulting in absent menstruation; stagnant blood accumulates and hardens like stone, forming a stone mass (shijia). Cold invades the uterus, causing stagnant blood to accumulate; the lower abdomen becomes distended, resembling pregnancy; menstruation ceases; intermittent distension and pain occur; and the patient experiences fatigue and emaciation.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, mixed with one zhan of warm wine before meals.

Note

Avoid raw and cold foods, as well as exposing oneself to drafts while urinating or defecating.

Blood-Harmonizing and Menstrual-Regulating Decoction,*Treasure of Health* (Weisheng Baojian), Volume 18.,For women and young maidens who have caught a cold, resulting in absent menstruation; stagnant blood accumulates and hardens like stone, forming a stone mass (shijia). Cold invades the uterus, causing stagnant blood to accumulate; the lower abdomen becomes distended, resembling pregnancy; menstruation ceases; intermittent distension and pain occur; and the patient experiences fatigue and emaciation.

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