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Chuanxiong and Danggui Powder,For women with blood-wind headaches.

Formulas Name : Chuanxiong and Danggui Powder

Chinese Name : 川芎当归散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Chuanxiong, 3 fen of Danggui, half a liang of Qianghuo, half a liang of Xuanfu Hua, half a liang of Huayin Xixin, half a liang of Manjingzi, half a liang of Fangfeng, half a liang of Shigao, half a liang of Gaoben, half a liang of Jingjie Sui, half a liang of Banxia Qu, half a liang of Gan Dihuang, and half a liang of Gancao.

Source

*Effective Formulas for Women*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For women with blood-wind headaches.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 3 slices of fresh ginger to 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take while warm.

Chuanxiong and Danggui Powder，*Effective Formulas for Women*, Volume 4.，For women with blood-wind headaches.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 20, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | September 11, 2026

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