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Dipsacus Formula for Hemostasis

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Dipsacus Formula for Hemostasis,Damage caused by deficiency-cold in the lower jiao; blood may appear after a bowel movement or be present from the start—this is known as “distant bleeding.” Constipation or loose stools may occur, often triggered by physical exertion or exposure to cold.

Formulas Name : Dipsacus Formula for Hemostasis

Chinese Name : 续断止血方

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Dipsacus asper, 1 liang of Angelica sinensis, 1 liang of Cinnamomum cassia (inner bark), 4 liang of Dried Ginger, 4 liang of Dried Rehmannia glutinosa, 2 liang of Licorice, 1 liang of Pollen of Typha, 1 liang of Donkey-hide Gelatin.

Source

*Qian Jin* (Thousand Gold), Volume 20.

Benefits

Damage caused by deficiency-cold in the lower jiao; blood may appear after a bowel movement or be present from the start—this is known as “distant bleeding.” Constipation or loose stools may occur, often triggered by physical exertion or exposure to cold.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Boil in 9 sheng of water until reduced to 3.5 sheng; strain out the residue, add the donkey-hide gelatin and melt it, then add the pollen; divide into 3 doses.

Note

Avoid sea mustard, raw scallions, and wild mustard.

Dipsacus Formula for Hemostasis,*Qian Jin* (Thousand Gold), Volume 20.,Damage caused by deficiency-cold in the lower jiao; blood may appear after a bowel movement or be present from the start—this is known as “distant bleeding.” Constipation or loose stools may occur, often triggered by physical exertion or exposure to cold.

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