清熱調血湯
Source
The book Gu Jin Yi Jian
Ingredients
- Dang Gui
- Chuan Xiong
- Bai Shao
- Huang Lian
- Sheng Di
- Xiang Fu
- Tao Ren
- Hong Hua
- Yan Hu Suo
- Mu Dan Pi
- E Zhu
Explanation
Shao Yao: Astringing the liver to alleviate pain.
Dang Gui and Chuan Xiong: Soothing the liver and tonifying blood.
Huang Lian: Clearing heat and removing toxicity.
Xiang Fu: Soothing the liver and promoting the flow of qi, regulating menorrhea to alleviate pain.
Tao Ren and Hong Hua: Activating blood and resolving stasis.
Dan Pi: Clearing heat and cooling blood, activating blood and resolving stasis.
Yan Hu Suo: Activating blood, promoting the flow of qi to alleviate pain.
E Zhu: Breaking blood and promoting the flow of qi, resolving food stagnation and alleviating pain.
Sheng Di: Clearing heat and cooling blood, stopping bleeding and nourishing yin.
Effect
Clear heat and eliminate dampness, dissipate blood stasis and alleviate pain.
Indications
Dysmenorrhea.
Administration
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.