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Great Tonifying and Menstrual-Regulating Decoction

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Great Tonifying and Menstrual-Regulating Decoction,For women with deficiency of qi and blood, cold and deficiency in the Blood Sea, and irregular menstruation; or for those with pain in the chest and abdomen, persistent vaginal discharge, sallow complexion, emaciated limbs, dizziness, and muscle wasting.

Formulas Name : Great Tonifying and Menstrual-Regulating Decoction

Chinese Name : 大补调经汤

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis 2 qian, Prepared Rehmannia root 2 qian, White Peony root 2 qian, Ligusticum chuanxiong 2 qian, Cyperus rotundus (processed) 1 qian, Atractylodes macrocephala 1 qian, Poria cocos 1 qian, Astragalus membranaceus (stir-fried with honey) 1 qian, Donkey-hide gelatin 1 qian, Ginseng 0.5 fen, Amomum villosum 0.5 fen, Evodia rutaecarpa (stir-fried) 0.5 fen,5 fen of dried tangerine peel, 5 fen of fennel, 5 fen of Corydalis, 3 fen of cinnamon bark, 3 fen of fried licorice root.

Source

*Concise Medical Compendium*, Volume 7.

Benefits

For women with deficiency of qi and blood, cold and deficiency in the Blood Sea, and irregular menstruation; or for those with pain in the chest and abdomen, persistent vaginal discharge, sallow complexion, emaciated limbs, dizziness, and muscle wasting.

Instructions for Use

Add fresh ginger and jujubes; decoct in water and take orally.

Great Tonifying and Menstrual-Regulating Decoction,*Concise Medical Compendium*, Volume 7.,For women with deficiency of qi and blood, cold and deficiency in the Blood Sea, and irregular menstruation; or for those with pain in the chest and abdomen, persistent vaginal discharge, sallow complexion, emaciated limbs, dizziness, and muscle wasting.

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