Prescriptions for Curing Metrorrhagia and Leukorrhagia
Yi Huang Tang (易黄汤): Classic TCM Formula
Name
The Prescription of 易黄汤
Source
The book Fu Qing Zhu Nv Ke
Ingredients
Shan Yao 30 g,Qian Shi 30 g.Huang Bo 6 g,Che Qian Zi 3 g,Bai Guo 12 g.Explanation
Shan Yao and Qian Shi: Tonifying the spleen and kidney, inducing astringency and arresting leucorrhea.
Bai Guo: Astringing to arrest leucorrhea and clearing damp-heat.
Huang Bo: Clearing heat and drying dampness.
Che Qian Zi: Clearing heat and inducing diuresis.
The Effect of 易黄汤
Effect
Strengthen the kidney and arrest leucorrhea, clear heat and eliminate dampness.
Indications
Cervicitis and vaginitis due to damp-heat with kidney deficiency.
Administrations
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.
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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