Gu Ben Zhi Beng Tang (固本止崩湯) strongly tonifies the qi and blood and warms the Spleen to hold the blood; for severe uterine bleeding (flooding) from qi and blood deficiency with cold.
English Name
Stabilise the Root and Stop Excessive Bleeding Decoction
Classical Source
Fu Qing Zhu Nu Ke, 1827
Ingredients
Actions & Functions
- Tonifies the qi and blood
- Warms the Spleen and stops excessive uterine bleeding
Indications
Qi and blood deficiency with cold: sudden heavy uterine bleeding or chronic flooding and trickling, with pale watery blood, a wan complexion, dizziness, and cold limbs.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: pale. Pulse: thin, weak or faint.
Modifications
Once bleeding settles, follow with qi-and-blood tonics.
Cautions & Contraindications
For deficiency-cold bleeding; not for bleeding from blood heat or stasis.
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