Decoction of Polygonum cuspidatum

Decoction of Polygonum cuspidatum,Internal masses, bloating with rumbling sounds, heaviness in the limbs, and amenorrhea. Also treats male disorders.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Polygonum cuspidatum

Chinese Name : 虎杖煎

Drug Formulation

2 hu of highland Polygonum cuspidatum root (finely chopped).

Source

*Qianjin*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Internal masses, bloating with rumbling sounds, heaviness in the limbs, and amenorrhea. Also treats male disorders.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 2 shi 5 dou of water until reduced to 1 da dou and a half; remove the dregs, clarify and filter until clean; mix with 5 sheng of good, pure wine and simmer until it reaches the consistency of malt syrup. Take 1 he per dose; adjust the amount as needed; if no effect is felt, increase the dose.

Decoction of Polygonum cuspidatum,*Qianjin*, Volume 4.,Internal masses, bloating with rumbling sounds, heaviness in the limbs, and amenorrhea. Also treats male disorders.

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