si wu tang
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Nomenaclature

sì wù tāng
四物湯
Four-Substances Decoction
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Meaning of the Name


Functions

Tonify Blood

Release exterior and induce diaphoresis
Sx: dizziness, blurred vision, lusterless complexion and nails, generalized muscle tension, irregular menstruation with little flow or amenorrhea, periumbilical and lower abdominal pain. also used for menorrhagia, hard abdominal masses with recurrent pain, resltess fetus disorder, or lochioschesis with a firm and painful abdomen and sporadic fever and chills. T: pale. P: thin and wiry or thin and choppy.


Composition:

shu di huang 9-21g

bai shao 9-15g

dang gui 9-12g

chuan xiong 3-6g


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Herbs with this formula

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