Effect
Soothe the liver and relieve depression, regulate menstruation.
Indications
Barreness due to liver-qi stagnation.
Ingredients
Radix Paeoniae Alba (Baishaoyao) 30 g,
Rhizoma Cyperi (Xiangfu) 9 g,
Radix Angelicae Sinensis (Danggui) 9 g,
Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae (Baizhu) 15 g,
Cortex Radicis (Mudanpi) 9 g,
Poria (Fuling) 9 g,
Radix Trichosanthis (Tianhuafen)">Radix Trichosanthis (Tianhuafen) 6 g.
Explanation
Shao Yao: Astringing the liver to alleviate pain.
Bai Zhu and Fu Ling: Strengthening the spleen and tonifying qi.
Dang Gui: Soothing the liver and tonifying blood.
Tian Hua Fen: Clearing heat and purging fire, generating body fluid to relieve thirst, moistening dryness and resolving phlegm.
Dan Pi: Clearing heat and cooling blood, activating blood and resolving stasis, reducing deficiency heat.
Xiang Fu: Soothing the liver and regulating qi, regulating menorrhea and alleviating pain.
Administration
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.