TAO HONG SI WU TANG 桃紅四物湯 - Four-Substance with Safflower and Peach Pit
Tangkuei Four, Persica, and Carthamus Combination
TAO HONG SI WU TANG Origin
Source: golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition (1742 AD)
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TAO HONG SI WU TANG Ingrediennts
| Rx. Ligustici Chuanxiong | Chuan Xiong |
| Rx. Angelicae Sinensis | Dang Gui |
| Rx. Paeoniae Alba | Bai Shao |
| Rx. Rehmanniae | Shu Di Huang |
| Sm. Persicae | Tao Ren |
| Flos Carthami | Hong Hua |
TAO HONG SI WU TANG Safety
Contraindicated during pregnancy.
Traditional Chinese Medicine is powerful and reliable, but it can be complex. As TCM is not based on symptoms alone, self-diagnosis and self-treatment aren't recommended. Best to start a low cost online-herbal-consultation.
TAO HONG SI WU TANG Dosage
For heightened effect, take this formula with rice wine.
Granules: 2-4 grams, taken 2-3 times a day, best on an empty stomach
Whole Herbs: Using a container made of ceramic, glass, or stainless steel (no aluminum, iron or copper) boil 1 packet of herbs in 2-quarts of water or until 2 cups of medicine remain. Strain herbs; save and refrigerate for a second boiling. Drink 1 cup in the AM. And 1 cup in the PM. If desired, repeat the following day, using the saved herbs from the refrigerator.
Pills: 8 pills, 3 times a day.
* What’s the Difference Between, PIAN, WAN, TANG, SAN, SHUI and GAO?
- PIAN = Tablet (modern looking pill)
- WAN = Pill (old-style or handmade pill, or black teapill)
- TANG = Water Decoction (boiled whole herbs)
- SAN = Powder (milled or granulated)
- SHUI = Tincture (extract with alcohol or other solvent)
- GAO = Paste (topical unguent or plaster)
**These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.