1 TASTE
Bitter and neutral
2 MERIDIANS
Liver and stomach
3 FUNCTIONS
1. To invigorate blood and promote menstruation;2. To promote lactation.
4 INDICATIONS
1. Dysmenorrhea by retardation of blood circulation or amenorrhea caused by blood stagnation. Vaccaria seed (Wang Bu Liu Xing [3]) is used with Chinese angelica root (Dang Gui [4]), Chuan Xiong [5] rhizome (Chuanxiong), Safflower (Hong Hua [6]) and Motherwort (Yi Mu Cao [7]).2. Postpartum insufficient lactation. Vaccaria seed (Wangbuliuxing) is used with Pangolin scales (Chuan Shan Jia [8]) and Rice paper pith (Tong Cao [9]). If there is deficiency of qi and blood, Astragalus root (Huang Qi [10]) and Chinese angelica root (Danggui) are added.3. Mastitis with pain and swollen breasts. Vaccaria seed (Wangbuliuxing) is used with Dandelion herb (Pu Gong Ying [11]), Honeysuckle flower (Jin Yin Hua [12]) and Trichosanthes (Gua Lou [13]).
5 DOSAGE
6-10 g
6 COUTIONS
This herbs should be used with caution during pregnancy.
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