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Erqi Dan,For irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, inability to conceive, sallow complexion, emaciation, persistent lack of appetite for rich foods, amenorrhea accompanied by a rapid and涩 pulse, and uneven strength in the left and right sides.

Formulas Name : Erqi Dan

Chinese Name : 二气丹

Drug Formulation

Rhubarb 4 liang (ground separately into a powder; add 1 sheng of vinegar and simmer over low heat until it forms a paste), Angelica sinensis 2 liang, White peony root 2 liang.

Source

*Xuanming Lun*, Volume 11.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and use the paste to form pills the size of a paulownia seed.

Benefits

For irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, inability to conceive, sallow complexion, emaciation, persistent lack of appetite for rich foods, amenorrhea accompanied by a rapid and涩 pulse, and uneven strength in the left and right sides.

Instructions for Use

Take 20 pills each time, washed down with plain vinegar water before meals, three times daily. If there is dry heat, take this in combination with the Chaihu Decoction.

Erqi Dan,*Xuanming Lun*, Volume 11.,For irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, inability to conceive, sallow complexion, emaciation, persistent lack of appetite for rich foods, amenorrhea accompanied by a rapid and涩 pulse, and uneven strength in the left and right sides.

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