Five-Flower Decoction

Five-Flower Decoction,Generalized bleeding.

Formulas Name : Five-Flower Decoction

Chinese Name : 五花汤

Drug Formulation

Equal parts of water reed flowers, safflower, locust flowers, sedge flowers, and white cockscomb flowers.

Source

From *A Clear Explanation of the Origins and Course of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 17.

Benefits

Generalized bleeding.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Five-Flower Decoction,From *A Clear Explanation of the Origins and Course of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 17.,Generalized bleeding.

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