Ginseng, Astragalus, and Black Plum Four-Ingredient Decoction

Ginseng, Astragalus, and Black Plum Four-Ingredient Decoction,For women with blood deficiency and irregular menstruation, accompanied by qi deficiency. Or when the spleen fails to govern and the liver fails to store; upon reaching the age of fifty, when menstruation has ceased, blood heat causes uncontrolled overflow, and menstruation resumes. After the ulceration of breast cancer has subsided, the condition is characterized by yin deficiency and liver restlessness, with the patient being prone to anger and depression.

Formulas Name : Ginseng, Astragalus, and Black Plum Four-Ingredient Decoction

Chinese Name : 参耆乌梅四物汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of white peony root (vinegar-fried), 5 qian of prepared rehmannia root, 3 black plums, 3 qian of codonopsis, 3 qian of fried astragalus, 5 qian of angelica root (fried).

Source

From *Eight Methods of Medical Practice*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For women with blood deficiency and irregular menstruation, accompanied by qi deficiency. Or when the spleen fails to govern and the liver fails to store; upon reaching the age of fifty, when menstruation has ceased, blood heat causes uncontrolled overflow, and menstruation resumes. After the ulceration of breast cancer has subsided, the condition is characterized by yin deficiency and liver restlessness, with the patient being prone to anger and depression.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Ginseng, Astragalus, and Black Plum Four-Ingredient Decoction,From *Eight Methods of Medical Practice*, Volume 4.,For women with blood deficiency and irregular menstruation, accompanied by qi deficiency. Or when the spleen fails to govern and the liver fails to store; upon reaching the age of fifty, when menstruation has ceased, blood heat causes uncontrolled overflow, and menstruation resumes. After the ulceration of breast cancer has subsided, the condition is characterized by yin deficiency and liver restlessness, with the patient being prone to anger and depression.

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