Táo Hóng Sì Wù Tāng
Táo Hóng Sì Wù Tāng (桃红四物汤, “Four Substances Decoction with Safflower and Peach Pit”) comes from Yi Zong Jin Jian (1742 CE). Nourishes and moves the Blood, eliminates stasis.
Main action
Nourishes and moves the Blood, eliminates stasis
Si Wu Tang enriched with Tao Ren and Hong Hua. Perfectly balances nutrition (Si Wu Tang) and circulation (Tao Ren + Hong Hua) for complex gynecological conditions.
Indications
- Dysmenorrhea with dark clots
- Amenorrhea
- Menorrhagia
- severe menstrual pain
- Postpartum retained lochia
- Tongue
- Dark or with stasis spots
- Pulse
- Rough or rope
Composition
| Herb | Role | Dose | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shú Dì Huáng 熟地黄 | Emperor (君 jūn) | 12g | Nourishes Blood, tonifies Yin |
| Dāng Guī 当归 | Minister (臣 chén) | 9g | Nourishes and moves the Blood, regulates menstruation |
| Bái Sháo 白芍 | Minister (臣 chén) | 9g | Nourishes blood, calms pain |
| Chuān Xiōng 川芎 | Minister (臣 chén) | 6g | Moves Qi and Blood, relieves pain |
| Táo Rén 桃仁 | Minister (臣 chén) | 9g | Breaks blood stasis, relieves menstrual pain |
| Hóng Huā 红花 | Minister (臣 chén) | 6g | Moves Blood, removes stasis |
The emperor–minister–assistant–envoy hierarchy (君臣佐使) describes the role of each herb in the formula.
Preparation
Decoction: boil 30 min, take 2-3 days before menstruation
Current uses being studied
- Primary dysmenorrhea
- Endometriosis
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Stasis infertility
Precautions
- Do not use during pregnancy
- Caution in bleeding without stasis
- Do not use in pure deficiency without stasis
Formulas must be prescribed by qualified professionals; they can interact with medications.
Profile
- Chinese name
- 桃红四物汤
- English name
- Four Substances Decoction with Safflower and Peach Pit
- Source
- Yi Zong Jin Jian (1742 CE)
- Dynasty
- Qing
- Category
- Move the Blood
- Constitutions
- Blood Stasis Constitution
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