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Menstrual Regulation Four-Ingredient Decoction,Blocked meridians.

Formulas Name : Menstrual Regulation Four-Ingredient Decoction

Chinese Name : 通经四物汤

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis (washed with wine) 1 qian, Chuanxiong 1 qian, White Peony Root (stir-fried with wine) 1 qian, Prepared Rehmannia Root 1 qian, Ginseng 7 fen, Astragalus (stir-fried with honey) 7 fen, Cistanche (washed with wine) 7 fen, Schisandra berries 10, Safflower 5 fen, Sappanwood 1 qian.

Source

*Lu Fu Jin Fang* (Prohibited Formulas of the Lu Mansion), Volume 3.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

Blocked meridians.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 stems of scallion whites; decoct with wine and water; take on an empty stomach.

Menstrual Regulation Four-Ingredient Decoction，*Lu Fu Jin Fang* (Prohibited Formulas of the Lu Mansion), Volume 3.，Blocked meridians.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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