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Shi Xiao Si Wu Tang时效四物汤

Effective Four Substances decoction

Sustancias
6

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Composición

  • Shu Di HuangRx. Rehmanniae4–21 g

    Strengthens the Liver and Kidneys and nourishes the Yin of the Blood.

    • Bai Sha
    o, strongly nourishes Liver Blood.
  • Bai ShaoRx. Paeoniae Alba4–15 g

    Nourishes Blood, preserves Yin, calms Liver Yang and alleviates pain.

    nourishes Yin and Blood.
    for dizziness, blurred vision and dysmenorrhea due to Blood Deficiency or Blood Stasis.
  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis4–12 g

    Nourishes and activates Blood, regulates Liver and Kidneys, regulates menses and alleviates pain.

    • Shu Di Huang, Bai Shao
    Chuan Xiong*, for menstrual irregularity, amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea due to Blood Deficiency or Stasis.
  • Chuan XiongRx. Ligustici3–9 g

    Invigorates Blood, moves Qi, releases Stagnation and alleviates pain.

    for Blood Deficiency causing menstrual problems including dysmenorrhea, scanty menses and amenorrhea.
  • Wu Ling ZhiExcr. Trogopterori3–15 g

    Clears the blood vessels, disperses stagnant Blood, alleviates pain and stops bleeding.

    for abdominal pain, lochioschesis, menstrual irregularity and stabbing epigastric, joint pain and chest pain due to Blood Stasis.
  • Pu HuangPollen Typhae3–15 g

    Raw: Strongly promotes Blood circulation.

    Honey-fried: Stops bleeding.

    Use in equal parts for hemorrhage due to Blood Stasis.

Acciones

  • Builds up the Blood
  • Harmonizes Liver function
  • Brings the menstrual cycle into order
  • Activates Blood circulation
  • Breaks up stagnant Blood
  • Scatters accumulations
  • Relieves pain

Patrones que trata

Stagnant Liver Blood arising from Blood Deficiency

Manifestaciones

  • Stabbing pain in the chest or abdominal region
  • An unpredictable menstrual cycle
  • Painful periods
  • Lochia that fails to discharge
  • Abdominal pain following childbirth
  • Sudden cramping pain in the lower abdomen
  • Intense pain centered in the mid-abdomen
  • Lightheadedness
  • Vision that is indistinct
  • A wan, dull facial color
  • Nails lacking color
  • Lips drained of color
  • Tension throughout the musculature
  • A scant, unpredictable menstrual flow
  • Absence of menstruation
  • Pain surrounding the navel
  • Aching in the lower abdominal region
  • A spinning sensation
  • Ringing in the ears
  • Dimmed or unclear sight
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Light spotting of pale-colored Blood
  • Uterine bleeding after delivery
  • Pain below the sternum in the epigastric region
  • Bleeding that occurs after childbirth
  • Discomfort felt below the heart region
  • Traumatic injury presenting with swelling and pain
  • Possibly a sensation of heat in the five centers
  • A menstrual cycle that arrives late
  • A fluttering or pounding heartbeat
  • A woozy, unsteady sensation
  • Skin lacking moisture
  • Possibly vaginal discharge (leukorrhea)
  • Possibly a febrile state
  • An abdomen that feels firm and is painful
  • Intermittent episodes of chills and fever
  • Excessively heavy menstrual bleeding
  • Firm masses in the abdomen accompanied by pain that keeps recurring
  • Bleeding accompanying a fetus that has not settled
  • An alternating pattern of chills and feverishness
Cuerpo de la lengua
Either Pale, or Purple marked with purple spots
Saburra
Unremarkable
Pulso
Fine and wiry, or fine and choppy, or wiry, choppy and tight

Indicaciones

  • Irregular uterine bleeding between periods
  • Bleeding from the uterus following childbirth
  • Absent menstrual periods
  • Abdominal pain arising after delivery

Modificaciones

Precauciones

  • Not to be given to patients experiencing sudden, severe hemorrhage.
  • Not to be given to patients who are severely weak or short of breath.
  • Adjust the formula for patients with an underlying Spleen Yang Deficiency.
  • Not to be given to patients who are dehydrated.
  • Because Shu Di Huang tends to cause Stagnation, caution is needed for patients with Spleen and Stomach Deficiency.
  • Not to be given to patients experiencing collapse of Blood or Qi.
  • Not to be given during pregnancy.