Taohong Siwu Tang

Name

1. 桃红四物汤
2. 桃紅四物湯

The Prescription of Taohong Siwu Tang

Source

The book Yi Zong Jin Jian

Ingredients

• Dang Gui 10 g,
• Shu Di 15 g,
• Bai Shao 10 g,
• Chuan Xiong 6 g,
• Tao Ren 9 g,
• Hong Hua 6 g.

Explanation

Shu Di: The principal drug, nourishing yin, enriching blood, supplementing essence of the kidney.

Dang Gui: Tonifying and coordinating blood, regulating menstruation.

Bai Shao: Nourishing blood and astringing Yin.

Chuan Xiong: Promoting the circulation of blood and removing the stagnation of Qi, thus preventing other sticky-natured tonics in this prescription from bringing about the stagnation of Qi and blood.

Tao Ren: Activating blood and resolving stasis.

Hong Hua: Activating blood and dredging meridians, dispelling stasis and alleviating pain.

The Effect of Taohong Siwu Tang

Effect

Tonify blood and regulate menstruation, activate blood and dispel stasis.

Indications

Abdominal pain, premature menstruation, excessive blood with blood clot which is purple and thick.

Administrations

Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.