【Source】

Synopsis of Prescriptions of the Golden Chamber, Volume 2.

 【Composition】

Danggui (Angelica Sinensis), Huangqin (Scutellaria Baicalensis Root), Shaoyao (Peony Root), Chuanxiong (Szechuan Lovage Root), Baizhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome)
(5 ingredients)

 【Categories】

<Tonify Blood>: Danggui, Shaoyao

<Fortify Spleen and Supplement Middle Jiao>: Baizhu

<Clear Heat and Dry Dampness>: Huangqin

<Invigorate Blood and Remove Stasis>: Chuanxiong

【Therapeutic Rationale】

According to Yifang: This formula targets the Foot Taiyin, Jueyin, Chong, and Ren meridians.

(1) When the Chong and Ren meridians have abundant blood, they can nourish and stabilize the fetus. Chuanxiong, Danggui, and Shaoyao nourish blood and benefit the Chong and Ren meridians.

(2) Furthermore, during pregnancy, it is advisable to clear heat and cool blood; if blood does not move erratically, the fetus will be stable. Huangqin nourishes Yin and clears Yang (heat), while Baizhu tonifies the Spleen and dries dampness, also clearing stomach heat. (3) When the Spleen and Stomach are strong, they can transform and transport essences, producing blood to nourish the fetus, thereby preventing morning sickness and vomiting. Hence, Danxi considered Huangqin and Baizhu to be sacred herbs for stabilizing pregnancy.

 【Functions】

Nourish Blood and Stabilize Fetus, Clear Heat and Regulate Menstruation.

 【Indications】

Pregnancy with blood deficiency and heat, restless fetus (threatened miscarriage), difficult labor, postpartum weakness, retention of lochia, or early menstruation with abdominal pain, irregular menstruation, lower back and abdominal pain. Yifang states: Pregnant women should regularly take it mixed with wine.

 【Applications】

Habitual miscarriage, restless fetus (threatened miscarriage), various postpartum ailments, irregular menstruation.

 【Mnemonic】

“Poor ghost wants to celebrate” (窮鬼要慶祝) phonetically corresponds to the ingredients: Chuanxiong (藭), Danggui (歸), Shaoyao (藥), Huangqin (芩), Baizhu (朮).#