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Duhuo and Safflower Decoction

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Duhuo and Safflower Decoction,Fever and distension result from blood stasis.

Formulas Name : Duhuo and Safflower Decoction

Chinese Name : 独活红花汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Duhuo, 1 qian of Safflower, 1 qian of Peach Kernels (with skin and tip removed), 1 qian of Puhuang, 1 qian of Xuanming Powder, 1 qian of White Tribulus (roasted and ground into powder), 1 qian of Wuyao, 3 fen of Xiangfu, 7 fen of Zhike.

Source

From *Yu Heng on Rash and Distension*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Fever and distension result from blood stasis.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhong of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, and take while slightly warm.

Duhuo and Safflower Decoction,From *Yu Heng on Rash and Distension*, Volume 2.,Fever and distension result from blood stasis.

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