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Huayuan Decoction

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Huayuan Decoction,For cases where pathogenic heat has not yet been completely cleared after an illness, and the onset of menstruation causes the heat to enter the blood chamber.

Formulas Name : Huayuan Decoction

Chinese Name : 化元汤

Drug Formulation

Raw softshell turtle shell 4 qian, Chuanxiong 1 qian, Danggui 3 qian, Amber 1 qian, Scutellaria baicalensis (roasted) 1.5 qian, Poria cocos (processed) 3 qian, Jujube seed (roasted) 1 qian, Fresh Rehmannia root 8 qian, Eupatorium 2 qian, Motherwort 3 qian, Shenqu 2 qian.

Source

From *A Concise Explanation of Medical Formulas*, Volume 5.

Benefits

For cases where pathogenic heat has not yet been completely cleared after an illness, and the onset of menstruation causes the heat to enter the blood chamber.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Huayuan Decoction,From *A Concise Explanation of Medical Formulas*, Volume 5.,For cases where pathogenic heat has not yet been completely cleared after an illness, and the onset of menstruation causes the heat to enter the blood chamber.

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