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Myrrh Decoction

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Myrrh Decoction,For young women with irregular menstruation, accompanied by qi attacking the chest and abdomen; menstruation that is intermittent or continuous, with blood that is either red or white; a sallow complexion; and a lack of appetite.

Formulas Name : Myrrh Decoction

Chinese Name : 没药汤

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of myrrh, half a liang of turmeric, half a liang of ginseng, half a liang of angelica root (sliced and roasted), half a liang of Perilla stem (chopped), half a liang of safflower, half a liang of red peony root, 1 large aconite root (roasted until cracked, with skin and pith removed), and 1 liang of white poria (with black skin removed).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 151.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For young women with irregular menstruation, accompanied by qi attacking the chest and abdomen; menstruation that is intermittent or continuous, with blood that is either red or white; a sallow complexion; and a lack of appetite.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 5 fen, add 2 fen of wine, bring to a boil again, strain, and take while slightly warm on an empty stomach or before lunch.

Myrrh Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 151.,For young women with irregular menstruation, accompanied by qi attacking the chest and abdomen; menstruation that is intermittent or continuous, with blood that is either red or white; a sallow complexion; and a lack of appetite.

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