Liver-Nourishing and Blood-Nourishing Decoction

Liver-Nourishing and Blood-Nourishing Decoction,Blood loss injures the liver, leading to blood depletion and amenorrhea; dizziness and vertigo; restless sleep with frequent dreams; distension and oppression in the chest and flanks; loss of appetite; emaciation; shortness of breath; a pale tongue with a normal coating; and a weak, fine pulse.

Formulas Name : Liver-Nourishing and Blood-Nourishing Decoction

Chinese Name : 滋肝养血汤

Drug Formulation

Prepared Rehmannia 3 qian, Goji Berries 3 qian, Cornus Fruit 3 qian, Dodder Seed 3 qian, Huai Peony 3 qian, Angelica Root 2 qian, Cypress Seed 3 qian, Red Eupatorium 4 qian, Raw Barley Malt 4 qian.

Source

*Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Gynecology*.

Benefits

Blood loss injures the liver, leading to blood depletion and amenorrhea; dizziness and vertigo; restless sleep with frequent dreams; distension and oppression in the chest and flanks; loss of appetite; emaciation; shortness of breath; a pale tongue with a normal coating; and a weak, fine pulse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take on an empty stomach. To prepare as pills, increase the dosage fivefold, grind into a fine powder, and mix with refined honey to form pills. Take 1 qian 5 fen per dose, twice daily.

Liver-Nourishing and Blood-Nourishing Decoction,*Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Gynecology*.,Blood loss injures the liver, leading to blood depletion and amenorrhea; dizziness and vertigo; restless sleep with frequent dreams; distension and oppression in the chest and flanks; loss of appetite; emaciation; shortness of breath; a pale tongue with a normal coating; and a weak, fine pulse.

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