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Xuanhu Siwu Decoction

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Xuanhu Siwu Decoction,Abdominal pain due to blood stasis, as well as stabbing pain in the lower back caused by blood stasis, and fetal movement accompanied by vaginal bleeding.

Formulas Name : Xuanhu Siwu Decoction

Chinese Name : 玄胡四物汤

Drug Formulation

7.5 qian of Angelica sinensis, 7.5 qian of Ligusticum chuanxiong, 7.5 qian of Paeonia lactiflora, 7.5 qian of Rehmannia glutinosa (prepared), 2 liang of Corydalis yanhusuo (simmered in wine).

Source

*Ji Yin Gang Mu*, Volume 11.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Abdominal pain due to blood stasis, as well as stabbing pain in the lower back caused by blood stasis, and fetal movement accompanied by vaginal bleeding.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, mixed with wine.

Xuanhu Siwu Decoction,*Ji Yin Gang Mu*, Volume 11.,Abdominal pain due to blood stasis, as well as stabbing pain in the lower back caused by blood stasis, and fetal movement accompanied by vaginal bleeding.

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