formula name | Root-Consolidating and Metrorrhagia-Stopping Decoction |
source | Fuqingzhu Gynecology |
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bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage bubble_chart Efficacy
Tonifying qi and controlling blood, consolidating the Chong meridian and stopping uterine bleeding.
bubble_chart Indications
Menorrhagia with pale red blood and no clots, pale complexion, mental fatigue, prone to sweating, pale and swollen tongue with thin white coating, and a thin, weak pulse.
bubble_chart Formula Principles
This formula primarily functions to consolidate the foundation, tonify qi, and control blood. Consolidating the foundation refers to stabilizing the essence of life to prevent collapse, while also astringing yang qi and controlling blood to secure the menses. The formula heavily employs White Atractylodes Rhizome, Prepared Rehmannia Root, and White Atractylodes Rhizome in combination with Ginseng and Astragalus Root to tonify qi, nourish the primordial qi, strengthen the spleen, and control blood. Prepared Rehmannia Root enriches yin and tonifies the kidneys, combined with Chinese Angelica to nourish blood; carbonized ginger warms the middle and stops bleeding.