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Menstrual-Regulating Decoction,For women with stagnation of blood and qi, accompanied by pain in the navel and abdomen.

Formulas Name : Menstrual-Regulating Decoction

Chinese Name : 破经汤

Drug Formulation

7 Croton seeds, 3 qian Bitter Nettle, 2 qian Soapberry (one formula omits Soapberry).

Source

*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 335.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey, and form into pills the size of a marble.

Benefits

For women with stagnation of blood and qi, accompanied by pain in the navel and abdomen.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 pill at a time; first secure it with hemp thread and leave it in place overnight. If it is ineffective, take another pill. If you experience chills and fever and discharge of red or white fluid, take another pill until a single flow is expelled. Follow with Siwu Decoction for tonification.

Menstrual-Regulating Decoction，*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 335.，For women with stagnation of blood and qi, accompanied by pain in the navel and abdomen.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026

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