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Peony and Rhubarb Decoction

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Peony and Rhubarb Decoction,For women with irregular menstruation—whether occurring too early or too late in the cycle, or resembling soybean milk in consistency—accompanied by lower back pain as if the spine were breaking, pain in both legs, and cold wind in the uterus.

Formulas Name : Peony and Rhubarb Decoction

Chinese Name : 牡丹大黄汤

Drug Formulation

4 liang of rhubarb, 4 liang of natron, 3 liang of peony bark, 1 sheng of peach kernels, 2 liang of ginseng, 2 liang of Yangqishi, 2 liang of poria, 2 liang of licorice, 2 liang of leeches, and 2 liang of horseflies.

Source

Formula from *Qianjin* (Vol. 4); name cited in *Qianjin Yi* (Vol. 8).

Benefits

For women with irregular menstruation—whether occurring too early or too late in the cycle, or resembling soybean milk in consistency—accompanied by lower back pain as if the spine were breaking, pain in both legs, and cold wind in the uterus.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Boil in 9 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng; strain out the residue, then add pu xiao and stir until completely dissolved. Divide into 3 doses, taken at intervals of one meal’s duration.

Peony and Rhubarb Decoction,Formula from *Qianjin* (Vol. 4); name cited in *Qianjin Yi* (Vol. 8).,For women with irregular menstruation—whether occurring too early or too late in the cycle, or resembling soybean milk in consistency—accompanied by lower back pain as if the spine were breaking, pain in both legs, and cold wind in the uterus.

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