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Effective Four Substances decoction

Liver Blood Stagnation due to Blood Deficiency This educational formula record links its documented ingredients and traditional context; it is not a prescribing recommendation.

Key reference facts

Formula type
classical
Actions
Nourishes the Blood; Regulates the Liver; Regulates menstruation; Invigorates Blood; Dispels Blood Stasis; Disperses accumulation; Alleviates pain
Pattern terms
Liver Blood Stagnation due to Blood Deficiency
Safety note
CONTRAINDICATIONS Contraindicated for those with acute, severe blood loss. Contraindicated for those with severe weakness or labored breathing. Modify for those with constitutional Spleen Yang Deficiency. Contraindicated for those with dehydration. Use with caution for those with Spleen and Stomach Deficiency due to the Stagnating nature of Shu Di Huang. Contraindicated for those with Blood or Qi collapse. Contraindicated during pregnancy. HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Related library records

Source reference: American Dragon ยท Effective Four Substances decoction

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