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Decoction for Killing Demons and Aborting the Fetus

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Decoction for Killing Demons and Aborting the Fetus,For amenorrhea due to blood stasis.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Killing Demons and Aborting the Fetus

Chinese Name : 杀鬼破胎汤

Drug Formulation

Leeches (stir-fried until black, ground into a fine powder) 3 qian, Moutan Bark 5 qian, Angelica Root Tails 5 qian, Rhubarb 3 qian, Magnolia Bark 2 qian, Safflower 5 qian, Achyranthes Root 3 qian, Raw Rehmannia Root 5 qian, Peach Kernels (tips removed, crushed).

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 11.

Benefits

For amenorrhea due to blood stasis.

Instructions for Use

Decoct with water and wine to yield one bowl; take on an empty stomach.

Decoction for Killing Demons and Aborting the Fetus,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 11.,For amenorrhea due to blood stasis.

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