Shēng Huà Tāng (生化汤, Generating and Transforming Decoction) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Regulate qi & blood category, with Dāng Guī as chief herb. It contains Dāng Guī, Chuān Xiōng, Táo Rén, Páo Jiāng (roasted ginger) and Zhì Gān Cǎo. Actions: invigorates Blood; transforms stasis; warms channels; relieves pain — post-partum formula.
| Pinyin | Shēng Huà Tāng (Sheng Hua Tang) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 生化汤 |
| English | Generating and Transforming Decoction |
| Category | Regulate qi & blood |
| Chief | Dāng Guī |
| Tongue | Pale or dark |
| Pulse | Thin, choppy |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Dāng Guī | 24g |
| Chuān Xiōng | 9g |
| Táo Rén | 6g |
| Páo Jiāng (roasted ginger) | 2g |
| Zhì Gān Cǎo | 2g |
Actions
Invigorates Blood; transforms stasis; warms channels; relieves pain — post-partum formula
Indications
Post-partum Blood stasis: retained lochia, cold lower abdominal pain
Test yourself
What herbs are in Shēng Huà Tāng?
Shēng Huà Tāng contains Dāng Guī 24g, Chuān Xiōng 9g, Táo Rén 6g, Páo Jiāng (roasted ginger) 2g and Zhì Gān Cǎo 2g.
What is Shēng Huà Tāng used for?
Post-partum Blood stasis: retained lochia, cold lower abdominal pain.
What are the actions of Shēng Huà Tāng?
Invigorates Blood; transforms stasis; warms channels; relieves pain — post-partum formula.
What tongue and pulse go with Shēng Huà Tāng?
Tongue: Pale or dark. Pulse: Thin, choppy.
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