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Modified Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San

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Modified Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San,Metrorrhagia and Menorrhagia caused by stagnation of liver qi, manifesting as sudden heavy bleeding or persistent spotting; the discharge is purple in color and contains blood clots; there is distending pain in the lower abdomen; accompanied by depression, distension and fullness in the chest and flanks, and a string-like, rapid pulse.

Formulas Name : Modified Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San

Chinese Name : 加减丹栀逍遥散

Drug Formulation

White Peony Root (Bai Shao) 3 qian, Bupleurum Root (Chai Hu) 2 qian, Poria (Fu Ling) 3 qian, Atractylodes Root (Bai Zhu) 3 qian, Moutan Bark (Dan Pi) 2 qian, Gardenia Fruit (Shan Zhi) 3 qian, Licorice Root (Gan Cao) 1 qian, Charred Artemisia (Jiao Ai) 3 qian, Motherwort (Yi Mu Cao) 4 qian.

Source

*Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Gynecology*.

Benefits

Metrorrhagia and Menorrhagia caused by stagnation of liver qi, manifesting as sudden heavy bleeding or persistent spotting; the discharge is purple in color and contains blood clots; there is distending pain in the lower abdomen; accompanied by depression, distension and fullness in the chest and flanks, and a string-like, rapid pulse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Modified Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San,*Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Gynecology*.,Metrorrhagia and Menorrhagia caused by stagnation of liver qi, manifesting as sudden heavy bleeding or persistent spotting; the discharge is purple in color and contains blood clots; there is distending pain in the lower abdomen; accompanied by depression, distension and fullness in the chest and flanks, and a string-like, rapid pulse.

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