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Tao Hong Si Wu Tang (Four-Substance Decoction with Safflower and Peach Kernel) is a classical Chinese formula traditionally used to nourish and move the Blood.
Traditional actions in Chinese medicine:
- Nourishes the Blood
- Moves the Blood and resolves stagnation
- Regulates the menstrual cycle
Traditionally used for:
- Painful periods, especially with dark clots
- Irregular periods
- Poor circulation with cold hands and feet
Ingredients: Tao Ren (peach kernel), Hong Hua (safflower), Shu Di Huang (prepared Rehmannia), Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), Bai Shao (white peony), Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum).
Not suitable during pregnancy or with heavy periods. Do not use with blood-thinning medication unless your doctor agrees. If you have chest pain, call 999 or 112.
Please note: Please speak to one of our practitioners before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition.
If you have any questions, call us or book a free consultation with one of our Chinese medicine herbalists online or in our clinics in Dublin 4 or Dún Laoghaire.
Tao Hong Si Wu Wan / Circulation & Menstrual Support / 桃红四物汤
Rx. Ligustici Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong
Activates Blood, regulates Qi, expels Wind-Cold, alleviates pain, and treats headaches.
With Dang Gui, for Blood Deficiency causing menstrual problems including dysmenorrhea, scanty menses, and amenorrhea and Wind-Damp Invasion blocking the Blood vessels causing pain, numbness, and paralysis.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui
Tonifies Blood regulates menses, activates and harmonizes Blood, disperses Cold, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh, and alleviates pain.
With Bai Shao, regulates and harmonizes Qi and Blood.
With Bai Shao, Shu Di Huang, and Chuan Xiong, for menstrual irregularity, amenorrhea, and dysmenorrhea due to Blood Deficiency or Stasis.
With Tao Ren and Hong Hua, Ramenorrhea, pain, swelling, and other symptoms associated with Blood Stasis.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao
Nourishes Blood, regulates menstruation, astringes Yin, calms Liver Yang, and alleviates pain.
With Dang Gui, nourishes Yin and Blood.
(Rx. Paeoniae Rubra) (Chi Shao)
(Clears Heat, cools the Blood, activates Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, eliminates pain, and clears Liver Fire. - Substitute for Bai Shao in some sources.)
(With Chuan Xiong, for abscess, boils, and trauma-induced pain.)
(With Tao Ren, for Blood Stasis induced menstrual disorders, especially those characterized by early period, excessive bleeding, and thick purple clots.)
Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata Shu Di Huang
Tonifies Blood and nourishes Yin, Jing, and Blood.
With Dang Gui and Bai Shao, for dizziness, palpitations, insomnia, and menstrual dysfunction due to Blood Deficiency.
(Rx. Rehmanniae) (Sheng Di Huang) (15g) (Clears Heat, cools the Blood, nourishes Yin, and generates fluids. - Substitute for Shu Di Huang in some sources.)
(With Bai Shao, for Blood Deficiency Heat.)
Sm. Persicae Tao Ren
Dispels Blood Stasis and activates Blood circulation.
With Hong Hua, for dysmenorrhea and amenorrhea with abdominal pain, clotting, and scanty flow and rheumatoid arthritis due to Blood Stasis.
With Hong Hua, Chi Shao, and Dang Gui, for trauma with pain.
Flos Carthami Hong Hua
Activates the Blood, regulates menstruation, dispels Blood Stasis, and alleviates pain.
With Chuan Xiong, for chest and abdominal pain due to Qi and Blood Stasis.
