Schizonepeta and Four Substances Decoction，From *Six Books of Medical Essentials*, Volume 26.，For cases where wind-heat has injured the Qi of the Chong and Ren meridians, causing it to overflow and fail to contain the blood, resulting in blood failing to return to its proper channels and thus causing unceasing menstrual leakage, accompanied by a floating and rapid pulse.
Schizonepeta and Four Substances Decoction
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Formulas Name : Schizonepeta and Four Substances Decoction
Chinese Name : 荆芥四物汤
Drug Formulation
Raw Rehmannia 5 qian, Schizonepeta 1.5 qian (roasted until black), White Peony 1.5 qian (roasted), Angelica 3 qian (roasted with vinegar), Scutellaria 1.5 qian (roasted until black), Chuanxiong 1 qian, Cyperus 1.5 qian (processed with a child’s urine), and Sanguisorba 2 qian (roasted until black).
Source
From *Six Books of Medical Essentials*, Volume 26.
Benefits
For cases where wind-heat has injured the Qi of the Chong and Ren meridians, causing it to overflow and fail to contain the blood, resulting in blood failing to return to its proper channels and thus causing unceasing menstrual leakage, accompanied by a floating and rapid pulse.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water, strain, and take while warm.
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Schizonepeta and Four Substances Decoction,For cases where wind-heat has injured the Qi of the Chong and Ren meridians, causing it to overflow and fail to contain the blood, resulting in blood failing to return to its proper channels and thus causing unceasing menstrual leakage, accompanied by a floating and rapid pulse.