Prescriptions for Astringing Spontaneous Emission
Shou Tai Wan
Name
The Prescription of Shou Tai Wan
Ingredients
Tu Si Zi 120 g,Sang Ji Sheng 60 g,Xu Duan 60 g,E Jiao 60 g.Explanation
Tu Si Zi: Tonifying the kidney and replenishing essence.
Sang Ji Sheng and Xu Duan: Tonifying the liver and kidney.
E Jiao: Nourishing yin and tonifying blood,
The Effect of Shou Tai Wan
Effect
Tonify the kidney and prevent miscarriage.
Indications
Abnormal menstruation, dysmenorrhea, uterine bleeding, threatened abortion, habitual abortion, malposition, lochiorrhea, retarded growth of fetus.
Administrations
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken. It can also be made into pills.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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