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Danggui-Chaihu Decoction

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Danggui-Chaihu Decoction,Postpartum blood and qi deficiency causing distension and pain in the flanks.

Formulas Name : Danggui-Chaihu Decoction

Chinese Name : 当归柴胡汤

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis, Paeonia lactiflora, Platycodon grandiflorus, Areca catechu, Fructus Aurantii, Cinnamomum cassia, Bupleurum chinense, Aquilaria agallocha.

Source

*Introduction to Obstetrics*, Volume 4, citing *Effective Formulas for Menstrual Disorders*.

Benefits

Postpartum blood and qi deficiency causing distension and pain in the flanks.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 2 he of water until reduced to 1 he, then take the decoction.

Danggui-Chaihu Decoction,*Introduction to Obstetrics*, Volume 4, citing *Effective Formulas for Menstrual Disorders*.,Postpartum blood and qi deficiency causing distension and pain in the flanks.

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