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Chuanxiong-Danggui Decoction for Draining the Heart

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Chuanxiong-Danggui Decoction for Draining the Heart,For postpartum stagnation of corrupted blood that ascends to affect the heart, causing distension and oppression beneath the heart, restlessness, confusion, delirium, and delusional speech, as if seeing ghosts or spirits.

Formulas Name : Chuanxiong-Danggui Decoction for Draining the Heart

Chinese Name : 芎当泻心汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Angelica sinensis root, 1 qian of Chuanxiong, 1 qian of Corydalis, 1 qian of Polygonum cuspidatum pollen, 1 qian of Moutan bark, and 7 fen of Cinnamon bark.

Source

*Wan’s Gynecology*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For postpartum stagnation of corrupted blood that ascends to affect the heart, causing distension and oppression beneath the heart, restlessness, confusion, delirium, and delusional speech, as if seeing ghosts or spirits.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water; separately grind 1 qian of Wulingzhi into powder and mix with the decoction to take after meals.

Chuanxiong-Danggui Decoction for Draining the Heart,*Wan’s Gynecology*, Volume 3.,For postpartum stagnation of corrupted blood that ascends to affect the heart, causing distension and oppression beneath the heart, restlessness, confusion, delirium, and delusional speech, as if seeing ghosts or spirits.

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