Small Thistle Root Decoction

Small Thistle Root Decoction,For women with excessive menstrual bleeding, or sudden, uncontrollable bleeding, or blood that is liver-colored, or clotted in patches.

Formulas Name : Small Thistle Root Decoction

Chinese Name : 小蓟根汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Small Thistle Root, 1 liang of Angelica sinensis (lightly roasted), 1 liang of Donkey-hide Gelatin (roasted until dry), 1 liang of Ligusticum chuanxiong, 1 liang of Green Bamboo Shavings, 1 liang of Dipsacus asper, 1.5 liang of Sanguisorba officinalis root, and 2 liang of Dragon’s Liver.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 152.

Processing

Grind the above herbs into a fine powder.

Benefits

For women with excessive menstrual bleeding, or sudden, uncontrollable bleeding, or blood that is liver-colored, or clotted in patches.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, boil with 1 zhan of water until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and drink while warm, three times a day.

Small Thistle Root Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 152.,For women with excessive menstrual bleeding, or sudden, uncontrollable bleeding, or blood that is liver-colored, or clotted in patches.

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