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Xiang Ai Xiong Dang Yin

Cyperus, Artemisia, Ligusticum and Angelica Decoction

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Xiang FuRz. Cyperi6 g

    Spreads and regulates Liver *Qi, regulates menstruation and alleviates pain.*

    tonifies the Blood and moves Qi, for premenstrual symptoms, menstrual pain and irregular menstruation.
    for irregular menstruation and dysmenorrhea due to Qi and Blood Stasis.
    for Qi Stagnation combined with Blood Stasis.
  • Ai YeFol. Artemisiae Argyi6 g

    Warms the channels, warms the womb, stops bleeding, calms the fetus, disperses Cold and alleviates pain.

    for abdominal pain from Deficiency Cold and Stagnant Qi.
  • Chuan XiongRz. Chuanxiong6 g

    Invigorates the Blood and promotes the movement of *Qi.*

    for Blood Deficiency causing menstrual problems including dysmenorrhea, scanty menses, and amenorrhea.
  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis9 g

    Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold, stops pain due to Blood Stasis and regulates the menses.

  • Yan Hu SuoRz. Corydalis6 g

    Invigorates the Blood, circulates Qi, stops pain and disperses extravasation.

    treats a wide range of applications from Liver Qi Stagnation to deep Blood Stasis and a wide variety of pain
    for dysmenorrhea from Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis.
    for body aches and headaches due to Blood Stagnation.

Actions

  • Promotes the movement of Qi
  • Promotes Blood circulation
  • Provides warmth to the uterus

Patterns treated

Postpartum retention of the lochia, caused by stagnant Qi and Blood.

Manifestations

  • Complete absence of lochial discharge following childbirth, or
  • Only a scant amount of lochial discharge after childbirth
  • Pain in the abdomen
Tongue body
Purple hue
Coating
Unremarkable
Pulse
Wiry in character

Indications

Retention of postpartum lochial discharge (lochioschesis)

Modifications