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Ci Hang Dan,Irregular menstruation, red or white vaginal discharge, masses and tumors, and hemoptysis; blood-related dizziness and exhaustion before and after childbirth; delayed labor; retained placenta; eclampsia and neonatal convulsions; and liver qi rising to the heart.

Formulas Name : Ci Hang Dan

Chinese Name : 慈航丹

Drug Formulation

4 liang of Angelica sinensis, 3 liang of Chuanxiong, 6 liang of Cuncao, 2 liang of Cyperus rotundus.

Source

*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Fushun Formula).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills weighing 2 or 3 qian each, and coat with cinnabar.

Benefits

Irregular menstruation, red or white vaginal discharge, masses and tumors, and hemoptysis; blood-related dizziness and exhaustion before and after childbirth; delayed labor; retained placenta; eclampsia and neonatal convulsions; and liver qi rising to the heart.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, twice daily, washed down with yellow wine.

Note

Avoid cold and raw foods.

Ci Hang Dan，*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Fushun Formula).，Irregular menstruation, red or white vaginal discharge, masses and tumors, and hemoptysis; blood-related dizziness and exhaustion before and after childbirth; delayed labor; retained placenta; eclampsia and neonatal convulsions; and liver qi rising to the heart.

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

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