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Nourishes the Yin
Clears deficient heat
Stops bleeding
Stabilizes the menses

Indications

Uterine bleeding that alternates between light and heavy flow, continuous menstruation. The blood is thick red or purple with clots. There may also be irritability, a sensation of heat in the chest, lower abdominal pain, and dark urine.

Western Uses:

Menorrhagia
Leukorrhea
Uterine Bleeding

Ingredients

6 substances in Gu Jing Wan — each links to its full herb monograph.

Bai Shao30 gTonify Blood

Chun Pi21 gAstringe, Stabilize, Bind

Gui Ban30 gTonify Yin

Huang Bai9 gClear Heat and Dry Dampness

Huang Qin30 gClear Heat and Dry Dampness

Xiang Fu7.5 gRegulate the Qi

Preparation & dosage

Grind all herbs into an even powder and use wine to form into pills.

Take 9 grams, twice a day with warm water

Appropriately reduce dosages to prepare a decoction.

Safety — read before use

Do no use when metrorrhagia, menorrhagia, or metrostaxis is due to Spleen Qi or Yang deficiency

Originally Appeared In:

Introduction to Medicine (Yi Xue Ru Men)

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