Four Gentlemen with Chuanxiong and Danggui Decoction

Four Gentlemen with Chuanxiong and Danggui Decoction,For the 4th–5th month of pregnancy, when fetal qi is disharmonious, rising upward to the heart and chest, causing distension, fullness, and pain—a condition known as “zi xuan”—due to spleen deficiency and restlessness.

Formulas Name : Four Gentlemen with Chuanxiong and Danggui Decoction

Chinese Name : 四君芎归汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of ginseng, 1 qian of white atractylodes (honey-fried), 1 qian of poria, 1 qian of angelica root, 1 qian of Sichuan lovage, 1 qian of amomum, 1 qian of fried licorice.

Source

*Ye’s Gynecology*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For the 4th–5th month of pregnancy, when fetal qi is disharmonious, rising upward to the heart and chest, causing distension, fullness, and pain—a condition known as “zi xuan”—due to spleen deficiency and restlessness.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger and 3 stalks of scallion whites; decoct in water and take orally.

Four Gentlemen with Chuanxiong and Danggui Decoction,*Ye’s Gynecology*, Volume 2.,For the 4th–5th month of pregnancy, when fetal qi is disharmonious, rising upward to the heart and chest, causing distension, fullness, and pain—a condition known as “zi xuan”—due to spleen deficiency and restlessness.

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