formula name | Vitality-Consolidating Decoction |
source | Lanshi's Secret Treasury, Volume 2 |
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bubble_chart Composition White sunflower (calyx removed, mashed) 1.2 gm, Licorice (roasted), Prunus seed (peeled, tip removed, mashed into paste), Bupleurum, each 3 gm, Dried ginger (finely powdered), Ginseng, each 6 gm, Raw Scutellaria (finely ground) 3 gm, Tangerine peel (with skin retained) 1.5 gm.
bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage
Except for Scutellaria, boil the above ingredients in 450 ml of water until reduced to 260 ml, then add Scutellaria and continue boiling until reduced to 150 ml. Remove the dregs and take the decoction warm in the morning before meals, followed by a light breakfast shortly after.
bubble_chart Indications
The woman initially suffered from menorrhagia, and over time, the loss of blood led to a depletion of yang energy, resulting in persistent leucorrhea that did not respond to any medication.