An Chong Tang  安衝湯
Calm the Penetrating Channel Decoction

Tradition:

TCM

Source / Author:

Herb Name Bai Zhu (Atractylodes) Huang Qi (Astragalus) Long gu (Fossil Bones) Mu Li (Oyster shell)          Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia) Bai Shao (White Peony) Hai Piao Xiao (Cuttlebone) Qian Cao (Madder) Xu Duan (Dipsacus)

Latin Atractylodes macroencephalae Astragalus mongholicus Os Fossilis Concha Ostrea Rehmannia glutinosa Paeonia lactiflora Sepia officinalis Rubia cordifolia Dipsacus asperoides Amount 9 grams ea. 12 grams ea. 6 grams ea,

Preparation:

Decoction. Cook the Shell and Fossil bone for 45 minutes before adding the other ingredients.

Function:

Nourish Blood and Qi, Stops Bleeding

Use:

Heavy Menstruation associated with Deficiency.

Dose:

The above is divided into three equal doses to be taken over the day.

Cautions:

Not for Heavy menstruation from Heat.

Modifications:

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