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Ginger, Scutellaria, and Four Substances Decoction

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Ginger, Scutellaria, and Four Substances Decoction,If menstruation arrives early, with scanty, stilted flow and a bright red color, this indicates excessive heat causing blood stasis.

Formulas Name : Ginger, Scutellaria, and Four Substances Decoction

Chinese Name : 姜芩四物汤

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis, Red Peony Root, Prepared Rehmannia Root, Sichuan Lovage, Turmeric, Scutellaria baicalensis, Moutan Bark, Corydalis, and Cyperus (processed)—all in equal parts.

Source

From *The Golden Mirror*, Volume 44.

Benefits

If menstruation arrives early, with scanty, stilted flow and a bright red color, this indicates excessive heat causing blood stasis.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Ginger, Scutellaria, and Four Substances Decoction,From *The Golden Mirror*, Volume 44.,If menstruation arrives early, with scanty, stilted flow and a bright red color, this indicates excessive heat causing blood stasis.

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