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Preemptive Decoction

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Preemptive Decoction,Menstrual flow arrives earlier than expected.

Formulas Name : Preemptive Decoction

Chinese Name : 先期汤

Drug Formulation

Raw Rehmannia 2 qian, Sichuan Angelica 2 qian, White Peony 2 qian, Phellodendron 1 qian, Anemarrhena 1 qian, Scutellaria 8 fen, Coptis 8 fen, Sichuan Ligusticum 8 fen, Donkey-hide Gelatin (roasted) 8 fen, Mugwort 7 fen, Cyperus 7 fen, Fried Licorice 7 fen.

Source

*Zhunsheng: Gynecology*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Menstrual flow arrives earlier than expected.

Instructions for Use

Boil 2 zhong of water down to 1 zhong; take warm before meals.

Preemptive Decoction,*Zhunsheng: Gynecology*, Volume 1.,Menstrual flow arrives earlier than expected.

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