Chuanxiong-Danggui-Du Huo Decoction

Chuanxiong-Danggui-Du Huo Decoction,Postpartum blood stasis accumulates in the meridians, causing leg and knee pain, alternating chills and fever, and resulting in various postpartum disorders.

Formulas Name : Chuanxiong-Danggui-Du Huo Decoction

Chinese Name : 芎归独活汤

Drug Formulation

Chuanxiong 8 fen, Danpi 8 fen, Xuduan 8 fen, Mugua 8 fen, Danshen 8 fen, Qinxiong 8 fen, Duhuo 8 fen, Danggui 1 qian, Xiangfu (processed with children’s urine) 1 qian, Niuxi 1 qian, Chenpi 6 fen, Licorice 3 fen, Red Peony Root 8 fen, Poria 6 fen.

Source

From *Liangpeng Huiji*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Postpartum blood stasis accumulates in the meridians, causing leg and knee pain, alternating chills and fever, and resulting in various postpartum disorders.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhong of water; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; take while warm.

Chuanxiong-Danggui-Du Huo Decoction,From *Liangpeng Huiji*, Volume 4.,Postpartum blood stasis accumulates in the meridians, causing leg and knee pain, alternating chills and fever, and resulting in various postpartum disorders.

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