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Chuanxiong-Danggui-Shaoyao Decoction

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Chuanxiong-Danggui-Shaoyao Decoction,Liver stagnation and qi stagnation in the left hypochondrium; during episodes, dizziness and pain in the hands, feet, head, and face.

Formulas Name : Chuanxiong-Danggui-Shaoyao Decoction

Chinese Name : 芎归芍药汤

Drug Formulation

Chuanxiong 1 qian 6 fen, Danggui 1 qian 6 fen, Shaoyao 1 qian 6 fen, Guizhi 1 qian 6 fen, Fangfeng 1 qian 6 fen, Zhishi 1 qian 6 fen, Qianghuo 1 qian 6 fen, Gancao 1 qian 6 fen, Gange 4 fen, Ma Huang and Cezi 2 fen.

Source

From *Remarkably Effective Formulas*, Volume 28.

Benefits

Liver stagnation and qi stagnation in the left hypochondrium; during episodes, dizziness and pain in the hands, feet, head, and face.

Instructions for Use

Divide into 2 doses. For each dose, use 2 zhong of water, add 5 slices of fresh ginger, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take at any time. If sweating occurs, avoid exposure to wind.

Chuanxiong-Danggui-Shaoyao Decoction,From *Remarkably Effective Formulas*, Volume 28.,Liver stagnation and qi stagnation in the left hypochondrium; during episodes, dizziness and pain in the hands, feet, head, and face.

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