自生饮

The Prescription of 自生饮

Source

The book Gu Jin Yi Jian

Ingredients

• Dang Gui 9 g,
• Chuan Xiong 6 g,
• Zhi Qiao 6 g,
• Yi Mu Cao 3 g,
• Bai Zhi 1.8 g,
• Huo Ma Ren 3 g.

Explanation

Dang Gui: Tonifying blood and regulating menstruation.

Chuan Xiong and Bai Zhi: Dispersing wind-cold pathogens, relieving arthralgia due to pathogenic dampness, promoting the flow of Qi and blood.

Yi Mu Cao: Activating blood and regulating menstruation, promoting diuresis and dissolving edema, clearing heat and removing toxicity.

Huo Ma Ren: Moistening intestines for relaxing bowels.

Zhi Qiao: Promoting the flow of qi, soothing chest and middle energizer, relieving distention.

The Effect of 自生饮

Effect

Promote the flow of qi, activate blood and alleviate pain.

Indications

Difficult labour.

Administrations

Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken on empty stomach.