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An Chong Tang安衝湯

Calm the Penetrating Channel Decoction

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Bai ZhuRz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae9 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, augments *Qi, dries Dampness and promotes water metabolism.*

  • Huang QiRx. Astragali9 g

    Tonifies Qi and Blood, strengthens the Spleen and generates Body Fluids.

    • Bai Zhu
    for Spleen Qi Deficiency with weakness, lassitude and loose stools.
  • Long GuFossilia Ossis Mastodi12 g

    Calms the Liver, anchors and preserves Floating *Yang and prevents leakage of fluids.*

    • Mu Li, Xu Duan
    Bai Zhu,* for hypermenorrhea or uterine bleeding.
  • Mu LiConcha Ostreae12 g

    Calms the Liver, benefits the Yin, anchors Floating *Yang and prevents leakage of fluids.*

  • Sheng Di HuangRx. Rehmanniae6 g

    Clears Heat, cools the Blood, nourishes Yin and generates fluids.

  • Bai ShaoRx. Paeoniae Alba6 g

    Nourishes the Blood, regulates menstruation, astringes *Yin, softens the Liver and relieves pain.*

  • Hai Piao XiaoEndoconcha Sepiae6 g

    Restrains, holds in and stops bleeding, secures Jing and stops discharge.

    for excessive uterine bleeding.
  • Qian Cao GenRx. Rubiae6 g

    Cools the Blood, invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and stops bleeding.

    for Qi Deficient uterine bleeding.
    for Blood-streaked leukorrhea.
  • Xu DuanRx. Dipsaci6 g

    Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, stops uterine bleeding, calms the fetus and prevents miscarriage.

Actions

  • Enriches the Blood
  • Builds up Qi
  • Halts bleeding

Patterns treated

Heat from Deficiency of Qi and Yin

Manifestations

  • Excessive menstrual flow
  • Blood that is either bright red or dark red
  • The menstrual blood tends to be thick and dense
  • Restlessness of the mind
  • A feeling of anxiousness
  • An overall sensation of Heat
  • Feeling thirsty
  • Urine that is dark in color
  • Head pain
Tongue body
A Red tongue body, with the sides somewhat redder still
Coating
Thin and white, or absent altogether
Pulse
Rapid, with an overflowing quality

Indications

Excessive menstrual bleeding

Notes

This formula is typically applied to long-standing bleeding presentations where Qi and Yin Deficiency has developed.