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Spleen-Nourishing and Liver-Soothing Decoction

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Spleen-Nourishing and Liver-Soothing Decoction,Liver injury due to pent-up anger; sudden heavy menstrual bleeding or persistent spotting; purple-colored discharge with blood clots; distending pain in the lower abdomen extending to the chest and flanks; irritability and quick temper; frequent sighing; shortness of breath and mental fatigue; poor appetite and indigestion; yellow tongue coating; taut and涩 pulse.

Formulas Name : Spleen-Nourishing and Liver-Soothing Decoction

Chinese Name : 扶脾舒肝汤

Drug Formulation

Soaked ginseng 5 qian, Atractylodes macrocephala 3 qian, Poria cocos 3 qian, Bupleurum chinense 2 qian, White peony root (stir-fried with earth) 3 qian, Stir-fried Polygonum aviculare 3 qian, Charred human hair 2 qian, Charred mugwort 3 qian.

Source

*Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Gynecology*.

Benefits

Liver injury due to pent-up anger; sudden heavy menstrual bleeding or persistent spotting; purple-colored discharge with blood clots; distending pain in the lower abdomen extending to the chest and flanks; irritability and quick temper; frequent sighing; shortness of breath and mental fatigue; poor appetite and indigestion; yellow tongue coating; taut and涩 pulse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Spleen-Nourishing and Liver-Soothing Decoction,*Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Gynecology*.,Liver injury due to pent-up anger; sudden heavy menstrual bleeding or persistent spotting; purple-colored discharge with blood clots; distending pain in the lower abdomen extending to the chest and flanks; irritability and quick temper; frequent sighing; shortness of breath and mental fatigue; poor appetite and indigestion; yellow tongue coating; taut and涩 pulse.

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