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Safflower Blood-Activating Decoction

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Safflower Blood-Activating Decoction,Pain caused by stagnant blood in the stomach.

Formulas Name : Safflower Blood-Activating Decoction

Chinese Name : 红花活血汤

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis, Ligusticum chuanxiong, peach kernels, safflower, sappan wood, frankincense, and myrrh.

Source

From *He’s Treatise on Saving Lives*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Pain caused by stagnant blood in the stomach.

Instructions for Use

Add half a zhong of chive juice, decoct in water, and take orally.

Safflower Blood-Activating Decoction,From *He’s Treatise on Saving Lives*, Volume 4.,Pain caused by stagnant blood in the stomach.

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