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Elm and Willow Leaf Decoction

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Elm and Willow Leaf Decoction,For women experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding or intermenstrual bleeding.

Formulas Name : Elm and Willow Leaf Decoction

Chinese Name : 榉柳叶汤

Drug Formulation

3 jin of elm and willow leaves, 2 liang of Ophiopogon (core removed), 2 liang of dried ginger, 10 jujubes (split), and 1 liang of licorice (fried).

Source

*A Supplement to the Thousand Gold Prescriptions*, Volume 8.

Benefits

For women experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding or intermenstrual bleeding.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Boil the elm and willow leaves in 1 dou of water until reduced to 8 sheng; strain out the residue, add the remaining herbs, and boil further until reduced to 3 sheng. Divide into 3 doses.

Elm and Willow Leaf Decoction,*A Supplement to the Thousand Gold Prescriptions*, Volume 8.,For women experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding or intermenstrual bleeding.

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