Bu Zhong Xiong Wei Decoction

Bu Zhong Xiong Wei Decoction,For wind-deficiency with alternating chills and fever; exhaustion and damage to the Chong and Ren meridians; irregular menstruation; sudden heavy bleeding or spontaneous uterine bleeding; heaviness in the lower back with abdominal cramping; and persistent, dripping urination; as well as excessive postpartum blood loss, weakness and abdominal pain, or unstable fetal movement during pregnancy accompanied by continuous vaginal bleeding for several days, frequent urination, fatigue and restlessness in the limbs, dizziness, blurred vision, and loss of appetite.

Formulas Name : Bu Zhong Xiong Wei Decoction

Chinese Name : 补中芎汤

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis (washed, roasted) 1 liang, Dried ginger (roasted, washed 7 times) 1 liang,Chuanxiong 1 liang, Astragalus (honey-fried) 1 liang, Evodia (washed 7 times in boiling water) 1 liang, White Peony Root 1 liang, Licorice 1 liang, Prepared Rehmannia (washed, roasted) 1 liang, Eucommia (roasted until the fibers break) 1 liang, Ginseng (root tip removed) 1 liang.

Source

From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 15.

Benefits

For wind-deficiency with alternating chills and fever; exhaustion and damage to the Chong and Ren meridians; irregular menstruation; sudden heavy bleeding or spontaneous uterine bleeding; heaviness in the lower back with abdominal cramping; and persistent, dripping urination; as well as excessive postpartum blood loss, weakness and abdominal pain, or unstable fetal movement during pregnancy accompanied by continuous vaginal bleeding for several days, frequent urination, fatigue and restlessness in the limbs, dizziness, blurred vision, and loss of appetite.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 3 qian per dose; boil with 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan; strain; take warm on an empty stomach or before meals.

Bu Zhong Xiong Wei Decoction,From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 15.,For wind-deficiency with alternating chills and fever; exhaustion and damage to the Chong and Ren meridians; irregular menstruation; sudden heavy bleeding or spontaneous uterine bleeding; heaviness in the lower back with abdominal cramping; and persistent, dripping urination; as well as excessive postpartum blood loss, weakness and abdominal pain, or unstable fetal movement during pregnancy accompanied by continuous vaginal bleeding for several days, frequent urination, fatigue and restlessness in the limbs, dizziness, blurred vision, and loss of appetite.

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