Two Excellent Formulas—December 31, 1999

Two Excellent Formulas—December 31, 1999

1. Blood-Activating and Stasis-Resolving Formula

Dang Gui 10g, Shan Zha 10g, Xiang Fu 6g, Mu Xiang 6g, Hong Hua 6g, Ze Xie 10g, Wu Yao 10g, Qing Pi 6g. Decoct in water and take one dose daily.

This formula originates from “Jing Yue Quan Shu” and is primarily used to treat gynecological conditions such as blood stasis-related dysmenorrhea, fibroids, cysts, and pelvic congestion syndrome. The formula is concise: Mu Xiang, Qing Pi, Xiang Fu, and Wu Yao promote qi circulation; Shan Zha and Hong Hua activate blood flow; Dang Gui balances and tonifies; Ze Xie not only promotes diuresis but also clears heat, drains fire, and helps eliminate dampness. This formula combines both attacking and tonifying approaches, making it an effective remedy for women’s pelvic inflammatory disease and adnexitis.

Formula mnemonic: Dang Gui, Shan Zha, Xiang Fu, Ze Xie, Wu Yao.

2. Li Chong Formula

San Leng 12g, E Zhu 12g, Zhi Mu 15g, Ji Nei Jin 10g, Tian Tian Hua Fen 10g, Shan Zha 12g, Chen Cuo 30g, Dang Shen 10g, Bai Shu 10g, Huang Qi 30g. Decoct in water and take one dose daily.

This formula comes from Zhang Xi Chun’s “Yi Xue Zhong Zhong Can Xi Lu” and is Zhang’s essential Li Chong formula, suitable for amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, fibroids, peritonitis, adhesions, and small amounts of fluid accumulation. It is a wonderful prescription for gynecological pelvic conditions.

Formula mnemonic: San Leng, E Zhu, Zhi Mu, Ji Nei Jin, Tian Tian Hua Fen, Chen Cuo, Dang Shen, Bai Shu, Huang Qi.