Chaihu Dingxiang Decoction，From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume Middle.，A woman aged 30 experiences lower back and umbilical pain before her period; in severe cases, abdominal pain also occurs, and her menstrual flow is reduced by 2–3 days.
Chaihu Dingxiang Decoction
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Formulas Name : Chaihu Dingxiang Decoction
Chinese Name : 柴胡丁香汤
Drug Formulation
Raw Rehmannia 2 fen, Cloves 4 fen, Angelica Root 1 qian, Fangfeng 1 qian, Qianghuo 1 qian, Bupleurum 1 qian 5 fen, Whole Scorpion 1.
Source
From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume Middle.
Benefits
A woman aged 30 experiences lower back and umbilical pain before her period; in severe cases, abdominal pain also occurs, and her menstrual flow is reduced by 2–3 days.
Instructions for Use
Prepare the above ingredients as one dose. Add 2 bowls of water, decoct until reduced to 1 bowl, strain, and take while slightly warm before meals.
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Chaihu Dingxiang Decoction,A woman aged 30 experiences lower back and umbilical pain before her period; in severe cases, abdominal pain also occurs, and her menstrual flow is reduced by 2–3 days.