Decoction for Nourishing Blood and Regulating the Meridians

Decoction for Nourishing Blood and Regulating the Meridians,Irregular menstruation.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Nourishing Blood and Regulating the Meridians

Chinese Name : 正经养血汤

Drug Formulation

White Peony Root (wine-fried) 2 qian, Angelica Root (wine-washed) 2 qian, Poria 2 qian, White Atractylodes (earth-fried) 2 qian, Donkey-hide Gelatin (fried with clam powder) 2 qian, Fried Licorice 1 qian, Sichuan Pepper (fried) 1 qian, Schisandra Berry 1 qian, Ginger-processed Pinellia 7 fen, Ginseng 7 fen, Bupleurum 8 fen, 3 slices of ginger.

Source

*Secrets of Gynecology*, Volume 8.

Benefits

Irregular menstruation.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while still slightly warm before meals.

Decoction for Nourishing Blood and Regulating the Meridians,*Secrets of Gynecology*, Volume 8.,Irregular menstruation.

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