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Tongzhi Decoction,Pain before menstruation.

Formulas Name : Tongzhi Decoction

Chinese Name : 通滞汤

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis (whole) 2 qian, Cyperus rotundus 2 qian, Corydalis yanhusuo 2 qian, Ligusticum chuanxiong 1 qian.

Source

*Songya Zunsheng*, Volume 14.

Benefits

Pain before menstruation.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in wine and take while hot.

Tongzhi Decoction,*Songya Zunsheng*, Volume 14.,Pain before menstruation.

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