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Modified Duanxia Decoction

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Modified Duanxia Decoction,Deficiency of qi and blood with cold, resulting in metrorrhagia and menorrhagia; more black than red discharge; cold pain below the navel; gradually decreasing appetite; weakness in the limbs; pale tongue with a thin coating; slow and weak pulse.

Formulas Name : Modified Duanxia Decoction

Chinese Name : 加减断下汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Codonopsis, 1 liang of Prepared Rehmannia, 1 liang of Artemisia argyi, 2 liang of Black Croaker Bone, 5 qian of Dried Ginger, 7 qian 5 fen of Donkey-hide Gelatin, 3 qian of Aconite.

Source

*Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Gynecology*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Deficiency of qi and blood with cold, resulting in metrorrhagia and menorrhagia; more black than red discharge; cold pain below the navel; gradually decreasing appetite; weakness in the limbs; pale tongue with a thin coating; slow and weak pulse.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; decoct in water and drink.

Modified Duanxia Decoction,*Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Gynecology*.,Deficiency of qi and blood with cold, resulting in metrorrhagia and menorrhagia; more black than red discharge; cold pain below the navel; gradually decreasing appetite; weakness in the limbs; pale tongue with a thin coating; slow and weak pulse.

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