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Herbal Formula for Strengthening Blood- Tao Hong Si Wu Tang  


                   ASSOCIATED FORMULAE FOR SI WU TANG


                            Tao Hong Si Wu Tang  
            (Peach Kernel and Safflower Plus Four Herbs Decoction)

SOURCE: Yi Zhong Jing Jian (The Golden Mirror of Medicine)
It is composed of Si Wu Tang (Four Herbs Decoction) plus Tao Ren (peach kernel) and Hong Hua (safflower). All
herbs are decocted in water for oral administration. It has functions of nourishing the blood, activating blood flow and
removing stasis, and is used for preceded menstruation with symptoms of profuse, sticky and purple colored menses or
with clot of blood, distending pain in the abdomen, etc.

Note: Shengyu Tang  and Tao Hong Si Wu Tang both are derived from Si Wu Tang . The former containing astragal us
root strengthens effects to replenish qi and command the blood. The lat- ter containing peach kernel and safflower
increases effects of promoting blood circulation and removing stasis.