Prescriptions for Regulating the Liver and Spleen · 3-min read

当归芍药散

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NameThe Prescription of 当归芍药散SourceThe book Jin Gui Yao LueIngredientsDang Gui 9 g,Shao Yao 18 g,Fu Ling 12 g,Bai Zhu 12 g,Ze Xie 12 g,Chuan Xiong 9 g.ExplanationShao Yao: Astringing the liver to alleviate pain.Bai Zhu and Fu Ling: Strengthening the spleen and tonifying qi.Ze Xie: Promoting diuresis

Name

The Prescription of 当归芍药散

Source

The book Jin Gui Yao Lue

Ingredients

Dang Gui 9 g,Shao Yao 18 g,Fu Ling 12 g,Bai Zhu 12 g,Ze Xie 12 g,Chuan Xiong 9 g.

Explanation

Shao Yao: Astringing the liver to alleviate pain.

Bai Zhu and Fu Ling: Strengthening the spleen and tonifying qi.

Ze Xie: Promoting diuresis and eliminating dampness.

Dang Gui and Chuan Xiong: Soothing the liver and tonifying blood.

The Effect of 当归芍药散

Effect

Soothe the liver and strengthen the spleen.

Indications

Dysmenorrhea, chronic nephritis, chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, functional uterine bleeding, appendicitis during pregnancy, ascites due to cirrhosis, hypersplenism, edema.

Administrations

All the drugs are ground into fine powder. 6 g of the powder is taken with warm wine three times a day.

When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.

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