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Gu Xia Pills,For women with a deficient and loose menstrual channel, resulting in irregular spotting.

Formulas Name : Gu Xia Pills

Chinese Name : 固下丸

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis 2 liang, Deer Antler Powder 4 liang, Poria cocos (with God-Spirit) 1 liang 5 qian, Dragon Bone (calcined) 1 liang 5 qian, Donkey-hide Gelatin (stir-fried with clam powder) 1 liang 5 qian, Chuanxiong 7 qian, Eucommia ulmoides (stir-fried in salt water) 2 liang, Cyperus rotundus (stir-fried in vinegar) 8 qian, Licorice (roasted) 1 liang, Psoralea corylifolia (stir-fried in salt water) 6 qian.

Source

*Huiyue*, Volume 14.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder. Mix with 5 liang of mountain yam, ground into a powder, and form into pills using boiling water to create a paste.

Benefits

For women with a deficient and loose menstrual channel, resulting in irregular spotting.

Instructions for Use

Take 7–8 qian per dose, washed down with wine in the morning.

Gu Xia Pills，*Huiyue*, Volume 14.，For women with a deficient and loose menstrual channel, resulting in irregular spotting.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 24, 2026

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