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(Compendium of Materia Medica states: For amenorrhea due to delayed menstruation, it is appropriate to nourish blood and promote qi circulation using Siwu Tang [Four Substances Decoction], Cyperi Rhizoma (Xiangfu), Carthami Flos (Honghua), Curcumae Zedoariae Rhizoma (Ezhu), Akebiae Caulis (Mutong), Cinnamomi Cortex (Guigui), Sappan Lignum (Sumu), Curcumae Longae Rhizoma (Jianghuang), Corydalis Rhizoma (Yanhusuo), and Trogopterori Faeces (Wulingzhi).)

This plaster is suitable for symptoms of abdominal distension and swelling. It is appropriate for any condition requiring the unblocking of meridians. ○ The upper part is applied to the heart region. (Because the Heart governs blood.) The middle part is applied to the umbilicus. (Because the Spleen controls blood.) The lower part is applied below the umbilicus. (Because the Liver stores blood.) It can also be applied to the lumbar regions opposite the umbilicus. (The "Meridian-Regulating Powder" consists of Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata (Fuzi), Cinnamomi Cortex (Rougui), Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui), Corydalis Rhizoma (Yanhu), Trogopterori Faeces (Lingzhi), Curcumae Zedoariae Rhizoma (Pengzhu), Tangerine Peel (Qingpi), Saposhnikoviae Radix (Lingxian), Chuanxiong Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Paeoniae Radix Alba processed with wine (Jiu Shao), Carthami Flos (Honghua), Linderae Radix (Wuyao), Cyperi Rhizoma (Xiangfu), Atractylodis Rhizoma (Cangzhu), Magnoliae Officinalis Bark (Houpo), Pinelliae Tuber (Banxia), Eugeniae Flos (Dingxiang), Akebiae Caulis (Mutong), Rheum Palmatum Radix et Rhizoma (Dahuang), Bombyx Batryticatus processed with vinegar (Can Sha), Evodiae Fructus fried (Wuyu), and Coptidis Rhizoma (Huanglian) stir-fried with Evodiae Fructus, each 1 qian; Crotonis Fructus (Bashuang) 5 fen. These are ground into fine powder. Each time, sprinkle half a li onto the plaster before application.) ○ Another "Menstruation-Regulating Powder," regardless of whether it is used before or after menstruation, for heavy or light flow, painful or painless conditions, includes Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui) 2 liang, Chuanxiong Rhizome (Chuanxiong) 5 qian, Paeoniae Radix Alba (Baishao), Cynomorii Herba (Rongrong), Trogopterori Faeces (fried Lingzhi), Corydalis Rhizoma (fried Yanhu), Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (Baizhi), Atractylodis Rhizoma (Cangzhu), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu), Linderae Radix (Wuyao), Foeniculum Vulgare Fructus (Huixiang), Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi), Pinelliae Tuber (Banxia), each 3 qian; Bupleuri Radix (Chaiku) 2 qian; Coptidis Rhizoma (Huanglian) and Evodiae Fructus (Wuyu) stir-fried together, each 1 qian. For early menstruation, add Scutellariae Radix (Huangqin), Moutan Cortex (Danpi), and Lycii Cortex (Digupi), each 2 qian. For late menstruation, add Cinnamomi Cortex (Guigui), Zingiberis Rhizoma (Ganjiang), and Artemisiae Argyi Folium (Aiye), each 2 qian. For dry blood consumption (Ganxuelao), add Pruni Semen (Taoren), Carthami Flos (Honghua), Rheum Palmatum Radix et Rhizoma (Dahuang), Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Shengjiang), and Jujubae Fructus (Hongzao). For blood masses (Xuexia), add Patriniae Herba (Mabiancao). All these herbs should be made into coarse powder, stir-fried with vinegar or wine, and applied as a hot compress to the epigastrium, abdomen, and below the umbilicus, binding the umbilicus. If cold is felt, reheat and apply daily until regulation is achieved.) If blood stasis is caused by heat accumulation, (ancient texts suggest using Siwu Tang combined with Liangge San [Cooling the Chest Powder].) For excess patterns, use Qingyang Gao [Clear Yang Plaster]. For deficiency patterns, use Ziyin Gao [Nourishing Yin Plaster] (applied to the heart region and below the umbilicus). For blood closure due to labor and heart blood damage (caused by Heart Fire ascending), use Yangxin Gao [Nourishing Heart Plaster] (applied to the heart region). Ziyin Gao [Nourishing Yin Plaster] is applied below the umbilicus. For closure of the uterine collaterals possibly complicated by phlegm, use Qingxin Huatan Gao [Clearing Heart and Resolving Phlegm Plaster] (applied to the heart region). For spleen and stomach depression and stagnation with qi and blood condensation, use Jinxiang Gao [Golden Immortal Plaster] (applied to the chest and above the umbilicus). When unblocking the menses, one must guard against sudden severe hemorrhage. Exercise caution.

Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Quan Danggui) [5 liang], Wine-processed Chuanxiong Rhizome (Jiu Chuanxiong), Atractylodis Rhizoma (Cangzhu), Prepared Rehmanniae Radix (Shudi), Linderae Radix (Wuyao), Pinelliae Tuber (Banxia), Rheum Palmatum Radix et Rhizoma (Dahuang), Wine-processed Paeoniae Radix Alba (Jiu Shao), Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata (Fuzi), Evodiae Fructus (Wuyu), Cinnamomi Ramulus (Guizhi), Carthami Flos (Honghua) [each 2 liang], Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix (Qianghuo), Angelicae Pubescentis Radix (Duhuo), Saposhnikoviae Radix (Fangfeng), Codonopsis Radix (Dangshen), Astragali Membranacei Radix (Huangqi), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu), Corni Fructus (Yurou), Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (Baizhi), Asari Radix et Rhizoma (Xixin), Schizonepetae Spica (Jingjiesui), Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix (Qinjiao), Processed Magnoliae Officinalis Bark (Zhi Houpo), Tangerine Peel processed with vinegar (Qingpi), Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi), Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (Zhishi), Sappan Lignum (Sumu), Raw Cyperi Rhizoma (Sheng Xiangfu), Fried Cyperi Rhizoma (Chao Xiangfu), Raw Trogopterori Faeces (Sheng Lingzhi), Fried Trogopterori Faeces (Chao Lingzhi), Raw Corydalis Rhizoma (Sheng Yanhu), Fried Corydalis Rhizoma (Chao Yanhu), Raw Poria Cocos (Sheng Puhuang - *Note: Context implies Poria or similar, but Puhuang usually refers to Lygodii Spora. Given context of blood stasis, likely Lygodii Spora*), Fried Lygodii Spora (Chao Puhuang), Curcumae Zedoariae Rhizoma processed with vinegar (Ozhu), Burrette Rhizome (Sanleng) processed with vinegar, Curcumae Longae Rhizoma (Jianghuang), Saposhnikoviae Radix (Lingxian), Amomum Fruit (Caoguo), Hawthorn Fruit (Shanzha), Malty (Maiya), Medicated Leaven (Shenqu), Areca Seed (Binglang), Arisaema Cum Bile (Nanxing), Almond (Xingren), Peach Kernel (Taoren), Cuscutae Semen processed into cake (Tusibing), Cnidii Fructus (Shechuangzi), Eucommiae Cortex (Duzhong), Dipsaci Radix (Xuduan), Prepared Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix (Shu Niuxi), Plantaginis Semen (Cheqianzi), Alisma Rhizoma (Zexie), Akebiae Caulis (Mutong), Licorice Root processed with honey (Zhi Cao), Kansui Radix (roasted) (Gansui), Lepidii Semium (Tingli), Dark Morning Glory Seed (fried black) (Heiqiu), Crotonis Fructus (Baren), Alpiniae Oxyphyllae Fructus (Yizhiren), Pangolin Scales processed (Paoshanjia), Momordica Charantia Seed (Mubieren), Ricini Semen (Bimaren), Bupleuri Radix (Chaiku) [each 1 liang], Fresh Ginger (Shengjiang) [2 liang], Scallion White (Congbai), Leek White (Jiubai) [1 slice], Garlic Bulb (Dasuantou), Peach Twig (Taozhi) [each 4 liang], Locust Twig (Huai zhi), Willow Twig (Liuzhi), Mulberry Twig (Sangzhi) [each 8 liang], Impatiens Balsamina (whole plant) (Fengxian), Acori Tatarinowii Rhizome (Changpu), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang), Processed Ginger (Paojiang), White Mustard Seed (Baijiezi), Mugwort Leaf (Ai), Sichuan Pepper (Chuanjiao), Black Pepper (Hujiao), Jujubae Fructus (Dazao) [each 1 liang], Mume Fructus (Wumei) [5 qian]. Use 24 jin of oil in total, decoct in batches, and collect with Dan powder (mineral precipitate). ○ Then add Realgar (Xionghuang), Calcined Alum (Kufan), Cinnamomi Cortex (Guigui), Eugeniae Flos (Dingxiang), Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum (Muxiang), Aquilariae Lignum (Jiangxiang), Boswelliae Resina (Ruxiang), Myrrha (Moyao), Amomi Fructus Rotundus (Sharen), Calomelas (Qingfen) [each 1 liang], Ox Hide Glue (Niujiao) [4 liang, steamed and melted with wine, following the method for Qingyang Gao].