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Miraculous Four-Ingredient Decoction,Deficient heat in the Liver Meridian causes the blood to surge, resulting in prolonged, unstoppable metrorrhagia. Hot flashes occur after menstruation.

Formulas Name : Miraculous Four-Ingredient Decoction

Chinese Name : 奇效四物汤

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis (marinated in wine), prepared Rehmannia glutinosa (homemade), Paeonia lactiflora, Ligusticum chuanxiong, donkey-hide gelatin (roasted), Artemisia argyi (roasted), and Scutellaria baicalensis—each in equal parts.

Source

*Annotated Collection of Effective Formulas for Women*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Deficient heat in the Liver Meridian causes the blood to surge, resulting in prolonged, unstoppable metrorrhagia. Hot flashes occur after menstruation.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose; decoct in water and drink.

Miraculous Four-Ingredient Decoction，*Annotated Collection of Effective Formulas for Women*, Volume 1.，Deficient heat in the Liver Meridian causes the blood to surge, resulting in prolonged, unstoppable metrorrhagia. Hot flashes occur after menstruation.

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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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