Qinjiao Dihuang Decoction

Qinjiao Dihuang Decoction,For wind-heat and blood-dryness in the Liver and Gallbladder meridians, manifesting as pain in the shoulders and arms; tightness or pulling sensations in the tendons and vessels; intermittent pulling pain; internal symptoms such as fever, alternating chills and fever, or afternoon fever; irregular menstruation; or aching pain in the limbs.

Formulas Name : Qinjiao Dihuang Decoction

Chinese Name : 秦艽地黄汤

Drug Formulation

Qinjiao 1 qian, Shu Di Huang (homemade) 1 qian, Danggui 1 qian, Chuanxiong 1.5 qian, Shaoyao 1.5 qian, Mudan 1.5 qian, Baizhu 1.5 qian, Fuling 1.5 qian, Gou Teng (hook) 1 qian, Chaihu 0.3 fen, Gancao (roasted) 0.3 fen.

Source

From *Annotated Collection of Effective Formulas for Women*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For wind-heat and blood-dryness in the Liver and Gallbladder meridians, manifesting as pain in the shoulders and arms; tightness or pulling sensations in the tendons and vessels; intermittent pulling pain; internal symptoms such as fever, alternating chills and fever, or afternoon fever; irregular menstruation; or aching pain in the limbs.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Qinjiao Dihuang Decoction,From *Annotated Collection of Effective Formulas for Women*, Volume 3.,For wind-heat and blood-dryness in the Liver and Gallbladder meridians, manifesting as pain in the shoulders and arms; tightness or pulling sensations in the tendons and vessels; intermittent pulling pain; internal symptoms such as fever, alternating chills and fever, or afternoon fever; irregular menstruation; or aching pain in the limbs.

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