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Decoction for Resolving Phlegm and Regulating Menstruation

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Decoction for Resolving Phlegm and Regulating Menstruation,Indicated for women with delayed menstruation, pale-colored, scanty, and thick, sticky menstrual flow; excessive leukorrhea; obesity; chest tightness and epigastric distension; excessive phlegm; reduced appetite; a pale or pale-yellow complexion; dizziness and palpitations; a pale-red tongue; and a fine, slippery pulse.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Resolving Phlegm and Regulating Menstruation

Chinese Name : 导痰调经汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Angelica sinensis, 3 qian of Salvia miltiorrhiza, 1.5 qian of Citrus reticulata peel, 1 qian of Acorus tatarinowii, 3 qian of Bamboo shavings, 4 qian of Spiraea sinensis.

Source

*Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Gynecology*.

Benefits

Indicated for women with delayed menstruation, pale-colored, scanty, and thick, sticky menstrual flow; excessive leukorrhea; obesity; chest tightness and epigastric distension; excessive phlegm; reduced appetite; a pale or pale-yellow complexion; dizziness and palpitations; a pale-red tongue; and a fine, slippery pulse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while warm.

Decoction for Resolving Phlegm and Regulating Menstruation,*Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Gynecology*.,Indicated for women with delayed menstruation, pale-colored, scanty, and thick, sticky menstrual flow; excessive leukorrhea; obesity; chest tightness and epigastric distension; excessive phlegm; reduced appetite; a pale or pale-yellow complexion; dizziness and palpitations; a pale-red tongue; and a fine, slippery pulse.

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