Pilulae de Rubia
Pills of Madder

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Madder

Rubia tinctorum

Round Birthwort

Aristolchia rotunda

Agaric

Fomitopsis officinalis

Cinnamon

Cinnamonum zeylanicum

3 drams ea.

Preparation:

Powder and form pills with Mugwort juice or syrup

Function:

Moves Blood, clears Phlegm, resolves Stasis, promotes Menstruation

Use:

1. Amenorrhea
2. Dysmenorrhea
3. May be useful for Uterine Fibroids

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

Not used during Pregnancy

Modifications:

In this formula, Zedoary or Corydalis Yan Hu Suo can replace Birthwort

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