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Modified Cang Sha Decoction

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Modified Cang Sha Decoction,For cold blood and qi stagnation, delayed menstruation, dark menstrual blood, scant flow, lower abdominal pain, lumbar distension, slight aversion to cold, white tongue coating, and slow pulse.

Formulas Name : Modified Cang Sha Decoction

Chinese Name : 加减苍莎饮

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Atractylodes lancea, 3 qian of Poria cocos, 3 qian of Cyperus rotundus, 2 qian of Polygonum multiflorum, 1 qian of fried ginger, 4 qian of red spiraea, 2 qian of Angelica sinensis, 2 qian of Ligusticum chuanxiong, 2 qian of white akebia.

Source

*Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Gynecology*.

Benefits

For cold blood and qi stagnation, delayed menstruation, dark menstrual blood, scant flow, lower abdominal pain, lumbar distension, slight aversion to cold, white tongue coating, and slow pulse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while warm.

Modified Cang Sha Decoction,*Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Gynecology*.,For cold blood and qi stagnation, delayed menstruation, dark menstrual blood, scant flow, lower abdominal pain, lumbar distension, slight aversion to cold, white tongue coating, and slow pulse.

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