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Chinese Formula #11



    Gynecology (tonify blood and yin, regulate chi)
    Dong quai (chief herb)
    Lovage (chief herb)
    False unicorn (chief herb)
    Rehmannia, cooked (chief herb)
    Cramp bark (assisting)
    Paeonia alba (assisting and conducting)
    Atractylodes (assisting)
    Blue cohosh (assisting)
    Moutan (supporting)
    Poria (supporting)
    Ginger (conducting)
    A blood tonic for women, moves blood, regulates the menstrual cycle for deficient blood, and increases estrogen. Warm in nature and is good for all menstrual disorders: amenorrhea, menorrhagia, and dysmenorrhea. Specifically it is a tonifying pre-ovulation formula (formula with chaste tree berries should be used for post-ovulation. Herbal program should be followed for 3 months for lasting results.

    Dosage: as a tonic, take 2 tablets 3 times per day. For acute conditions, take 2 tablets every 2 hours with warm water. This formula generally is not recommended for pregnant women.

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