An Chong Tang 安衝湯
Calm the Penetrating Channel Decoction

Tradition:

TCM

Source / Author:

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Bai Zhu (Atractylodes)	Atractylodes macroencephalae
Huang Qi (Astragalus)	Astragalus mongholicus	9 grams ea.
Long Gu (Fossil Bones)	Os Fossilis
Mu Li (Oyster shell)	Concha Ostrea	12 grams ea.
Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia)	Rehmannia glutinosa
Bai Shao (White Peony)	Paeonia lactiflora
Hai Piao Xiao (Cuttlebone)	Sepia officinalis
Qian Cao (Madder)	Rubia cordifolia
Xu Duan (Dipsacus)	Dipsacus asperoides	6 grams ea,

Preparation:

Decoction. Cook the Shell and Fossil bone for 45 minutes before adding the other ingredients.

Function:

Nourish Blood and Qi, Stops Bleeding

Use:

Heavy Menstruation associated with Deficiency.

Dose:

The above is divided into three equal doses to be taken over the day.

Cautions:

Not for Heavy menstruation from Heat.

Modifications:

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An Chong Tang 安衝湯Calm the Penetrating Channel Decoction