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Decoction for Resolving Stagnation and Softening Hardened Masses

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Decoction for Resolving Stagnation and Softening Hardened Masses,Mammary lobular hyperplasia due to liver qi stagnation and stagnation. Hard lumps in both breasts that do not move upon palpation; skin color is normal; there is a dull ache; the lumps enlarge before menstruation and shrink after menstruation.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Resolving Stagnation and Softening Hardened Masses

Chinese Name : 解郁软坚汤

Drug Formulation

Whole Danggui 10g, Red Peony Root 10g, Authentic Chuanxiong 5g, Northern Baisihu 5g, Sichuan Curcuma 6g, White Tribulus 10g, Bleached Kelp 10g, Purified Sargassum 10g, Processed Xiangfu 6g, Wine-processed Green Orange Peel 5g, Mountain Arisaema 5g, Dandelion 13g, Deer Antler Powder 15g (decocted first).

Source

From *A Thousand Family Remedies*, Volume 2, citing a formula by Li Congfu.

Benefits

Mammary lobular hyperplasia due to liver qi stagnation and stagnation. Hard lumps in both breasts that do not move upon palpation; skin color is normal; there is a dull ache; the lumps enlarge before menstruation and shrink after menstruation.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take once daily.

Decoction for Resolving Stagnation and Softening Hardened Masses,From *A Thousand Family Remedies*, Volume 2, citing a formula by Li Congfu.,Mammary lobular hyperplasia due to liver qi stagnation and stagnation. Hard lumps in both breasts that do not move upon palpation; skin color is normal; there is a dull ache; the lumps enlarge before menstruation and shrink after menstruation.

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