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Siwu Xuanhu Decoction

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Siwu Xuanhu Decoction,During menstruation, there is a mass in the flank the size of a cup that causes pain; the blood is pale black.

Formulas Name : Siwu Xuanhu Decoction

Chinese Name : 四物玄胡汤

Drug Formulation

Shu Dihuang 7 qian 5 fen, Danggui 7 qian 5 fen, Baishao 7 qian 5 fen, Chuanxiong 7 qian 5 fen, Xuanhusuo 4 liang, Chenxiang 5 qian.

Source

*Ye’s Gynecology*, Volume 1.

Benefits

During menstruation, there is a mass in the flank the size of a cup that causes pain; the blood is pale black.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; decoct in water and drink.

Siwu Xuanhu Decoction,*Ye’s Gynecology*, Volume 1.,During menstruation, there is a mass in the flank the size of a cup that causes pain; the blood is pale black.

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