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**Case 1: Liang XX, Female, 30 years old, Outpatient No.: 081868**

First Visit (April 3, 1973): The patient reported that her menstrual cycle was normal before marriage. After marriage, due to improper medication for an illness, she suffered from long-term menstrual irregularities. Initially, menstruation occurred every two to three months or six to seven months, with varying amounts of flow. Since May 29, 1971, menstruation had ceased. Initially thought to be pregnancy, no treatment was administered. Subsequent gynecological examination confirmed amenorrhea (cessation of menstruation). She had previously undergone artificial cycle therapy and taken Chinese herbal medicines for resolving phlegm-dampness, invigorating blood, and unblocking menstruation, without success. After the onset of amenorrhea, her body gradually became obese, accompanied by occasional headaches, chest tightness, and palpitations. Her pulse was fine and weak, and her tongue was swollen with a white coating. Syndrome differentiation: Insufficiency of essence and blood, amenorrhea due to blood deficiency. Treatment method: Nourish essence and blood, regulate the Chong and Ren meridians. Prescription: Baizi Ren Wan (Cistanche Pill) modified. *Selaginella tamariscina* (Juanbai) 9g, *Lycopus lucidus* (Zelan) 9g, *Angelica sinensis* tail (Danggui Wei) 9g, *Dipsacus asper* (Chuanxuduan) 9g, *Achyranthes bidentata* (Huainiuxi) 9g, *Rehmannia glutinosa* prepared (Shudihuang) 21g, *Biota orientalis* seed (Baiziren) 15g. Decoct in water, take orally, 3 doses.

Second Visit (April 7): After taking the medicine, the patient felt slight pain in the lower abdomen, indicating impending menstruation. Continue the previous method, removing *Angelica sinensis* tail. Prescription: *Biota orientalis* seed (Baiziren) 15g, *Selaginella tamariscina* (Juanbai) 9g, *Lycopus lucidus* (Zelan) 9g, *Dipsacus asper* (Chuanxuduan) 12g, *Achyranthes bidentata* (Huainiuxi) 12g, *Rehmannia glutinosa* prepared (Shudihuang) 24g. Decoct in water, take orally, 3 doses.

Third Visit (April 9): After one dose of the previous prescription, menstruation resumed. The initial color was bright red, later becoming turbid and dark, with normal volume. The pulse turned fine and slow; the tongue was red with a white coating. The resumption of menstruation with bright red blood indicates the presence of heat. Therefore, Siwu Tang (Four Substance Decoction) was modified. *Angelica sinensis* (Danggui) 12g, *Rehmannia glutinosa* prepared (Shudihuang) 24g, *Ligusticum chuanxiong* (Chuanxiong) 9g, *Paeonia lactiflora* (Baishao) 15g, *Moutan cortex* (Danpi) 9g, *Scutellaria baicalensis* (Huangqin) 6g, *Dipsacus asper* (Chuanxuduan) 9g, *Glycyrrhiza uralensis* roasted (Zhigancao) 6g. 3 doses. Thereafter, Baizi Ren Wan was taken three days before each period to consolidate the effect. After several months of regulation, the menstrual cycle returned to normal.

(Liu Chixuan: "Amenorrhea," published in *New Traditional Chinese Medicine*, Vol. 4, p. 23, 1963)

**Case 2: Liu X, Female, 29 years old, Outpatient Simple Medical Record.**

Date of First Visit: May 17, 1975. Chief Complaint: Amenorrhea for half a year. History of Present Illness: Since menarche at age sixteen, menstruation has been sparse, occurring only 1-3 times per year. Artificial cycle therapy was attempted, but amenorrhea recurred after stopping medication. She has now been amenorrheic for half a year and has been married for six years without conception. She complains of chest tightness and discomfort, irritability, epigastric distension, reduced appetite, insomnia with frequent dreams, palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, vexation with heat sensation, dry mouth, and gradual weight gain. Gynecological examination revealed only a small uterus, with no other abnormalities. Tongue was red; pulse was wiry and slippery. Syndrome differentiation: Yin deficiency with stomach dryness, counterflow of Chong meridian Qi causing amenorrhea.

(Western Diagnosis:
(1) Secondary amenorrhea.
(2) Primary infertility.)

Treatment method: Clear the stomach and resolve dryness, descend rebellious Qi and regulate the Chong meridian. Prescription: *Trichosanthes kirilowii* fruit (Gualou) 24g, *Dendrobium nobile* (Shihu) 12g, *Gardenia jasminoides* (Zhizi) 9g, *Forsythia suspensa* (Lianqiao) 9g, *Lycopus lucidus* (Zelan) 9g, *Salvia miltiorrhiza* (Danshen) 9g, *Dianthus superbus* (Qumai) 9g, *Polygonum aviculare* (Bianxu) 12g, *Achyranthes bidentata* (Niuxi) 12g, *Leonurus japonicus* (Yimucao) 12g, *Plantago asiatica* seed (Cheqianzi) 9g.

Treatment Course: On June 9, after taking 7 doses, symptoms improved, but vexation, heat, dry mouth, chest tightness, and irritability persisted. Zhizi, Lianqiao, and Bianxu were removed from the formula; Zhiqiao 6g, Xuanshen 9g, Maidong 9g, and Danggui 9g were added. Continue administration. On June 20, after taking 6 doses, symptoms improved further. Menstruation occurred on June 18-19 for 2 days, with very scant flow, coffee-colored. On July 3, after taking 7 doses, symptoms showed little improvement; vexation, heat, chest tightness persisted. Tongue was red, pulse wiry, slippery, and rapid. Prescription: *Trichosanthes kirilowii* fruit (Gualou) 30g, Scrophularia root (Xuanshen) 9g, Ophiopogon tuber (Maidong) 6g, Rehmannia root (Shengdi) 12g, White peony root (Baishao) 12g, *Dianthus superbus* (Qumai) 12g, *Plantago asiatica* seed (Cheqianzi) 9g, *Achyranthes bidentata* (Niuxi) 12g, *Leonurus japonicus* (Yimucao) 12g, *Gardenia jasminoides* (Zhizi) 9g, *Forsythia suspensa* (Lianqiao) 9g, *Lycopus lucidus* (Zelan) 9g, *Salvia miltiorrhiza* (Danshen) 9g. On August 1, after taking the medicine, menstruation lasted 6 days starting July 19, still scant, but other symptoms improved. Zhizi and Lianqiao were removed; Tao Ren (Peach Kernel) and Hong Hua (Safflower) 6g each were added. On August 30: All symptoms disappeared, and menstruation occurred normally monthly for 3 cycles (June 18-19, July 19-23, August 13-20). Due to scant flow, adding Tao Ren and Hong Hua gradually increased the volume. Obesity decreased slightly. Dry mouth and poor sleep persist; pulse is wiry and slippery, tongue is dark red. Continue with the previous prescription. Menstruation occurred September 5-9, with slightly increased volume compared to before. Continue the previous prescription to consolidate efficacy.

(*Liu Fengwu's Gynecological Experience*)

**Case 3: Surname Li, Female, 35 years old.**

Amenorrhea for fourteen weeks without response to medication. Recent sensation of abdominal distension, thirst with desire to drink, accompanied by epistaxis (nosebleed), not resembling retrograde menstruation. Severe soreness and pain in the lower back. Pulse is wiry, choppy, and excess. Prescribe a heavy dosage to unblock menstruation. *Haliotidis concha* (Sheng Jieming) 30g (raw, ground, decoct first), *Trionycis carapax et plastrum* (Sheng Biejia) 15g (decoct first), *Gypsum fibrosum* (Sheng Shigao) 30g (ground, decoct first), *Cyperi rhizoma* (Yanhusuo) 12g, *Achyranthes bidentata* (Chuan Niuxi) 12g, *Inulae flos* (Xuanfuhua) 12g (wrapped), *Haematitum* (Sheng Zhesishi) 15g, *Arecae pericarpium* (Dafurong) 6g, *Asarum heterotropoides* (Bei Xixin) 4.5g, *Curcumae radicalis* (Chuan Yujin) 12g, *Taxilli Caci* (Sangshengjisheng) 30g, *Syneilesis aconitifolia* (Weilingxian) 12g, Processed *Frankincense* and *Myrrh* (Zhi Rumen) 9g each, *Prunus persica* kernel and *Armeniacae amarum* kernel paste (Tao Xingren Ni) 9g each, *Endothelium Corneum Gigeriae Galli* (Jineijin) 12g, *Anemarrhenae rhizoma* and *Phellodendri amurensis cortex* (Sheng Zhibai) 9g each. Decoct in water, mix with 1 cup of unadulterated yellow wine. Add *Aquilariae wood* (Luoshenxiang) 1.5g (ground, taken with decoction). Take 1 pill of *Blatta orientalis* and *Rhizoma Polygoni* pill (Mengchong Wan) mixed with *Rhei radix* (Dahuang).

Follow-up: After one dose, blood broke through and flowed like a tide, bringing sudden relief to the abdomen. The blood color was pale, with black clots expelled heavily, accompanied by white viscous material. The excess signs in the pulse have subsided, but all six positions remain wiry. Prescribe a pill formula for regulation. Double the original dosage (remove yellow wine, change Mengchong Wan to 5 pills), grind together into fine powder, make honey pills, take 6g morning and evening, delivered with decoction of *Phaseolus angularis* testa (Ludouyi) 15g.

(Kong Sibai compiled: *Medical Cases of Kong Bohua*, published in *Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine*, Vol. 8, p. 547, 1958)

[Commentary] Women's amenorrhea is referred to as "Bu Yue" or "Yue Shi Bu Lai" in the *Su Wen*. Clinically, it is divided into deficiency and excess syndromes. Deficiency syndromes are mostly caused by Spleen deficiency or Blood deficiency. Excess syndromes are more commonly due to Qi stagnation and Blood stasis or Cold-Dampness coagulation. Additionally, it can be caused by consumption of body fluids, depletion of Kidney Yin, Liver labor and Blood injury, Wind-Cold, Fire-Heat, or Phlegm stagnation. Differentiation and treatment should be based on the specific etiology.

Case 1 is amenorrhea due to insufficiency of menstrual blood and Blood deficiency. The treatment method is nourishing essence and blood and regulating the Chong and Ren meridians, using Baizi Ren Wan (*Furen Liangfang*) as the main formula. In this formula, Baiziren, Niuxi, and Chuan Duan nourish and regulate the Chong and Ren meridians; Zelan and Juanbai unblock and regulate blood vessels; Shudi nourishes Yin and blood. Although the number of herbs is small, the selection is precise and pure, yielding significant effects. Case 2 is Yin deficiency with stomach dryness. The treatment clears the stomach and resolves dryness, descends rebellious Qi and regulates the Chong meridian, later incorporating clearing blood, nourishing Yin, and invigorating blood to resolve stasis, achieving efficacy. Case 3 involves amenorrhea for over three months, abdominal distension, epistaxis, and thirst, belonging to an excess syndrome. Dr. Kong used a heavy dosage to unblock menstruation. The entire formula focuses on attacking stasis and breaking accumulation, while also calming the Liver, clearing Heat, descending rebellious Qi, and moving Qi. The syndrome and prescription matched perfectly, resulting in efficacy after just one dose. This case follows ancient methods but demonstrates innovative thinking, worthy of study by future practitioners.

**(IV) Metrorrhagia and Metrostaxis (Beng Lou)**

**Case 1: Patient Wan XX, Female, 17 years old, Unmarried. Medical Record No. 47257 (Guang'anmen Hospital)**

First Visit (August 18, 1962): Menorrhagia for three years. At menarche at age fourteen, participation in strenuous exercise led to continuous dripping bleeding lasting five months. Then, amenorrhea for another five months followed by recurrence, with a cycle of 40-60 days. The last menstruation on July 5 was heavy with large blood clots, accompanied by dizziness, blurred vision, palpitations, insomnia, fatigue, weakness, dry mouth, and poor appetite. When bleeding lasted twenty days, Qi-tonifying and Blood-nourishing hemostatic agents were taken. Bleeding has now continued for 43 days without cessation. Complexion is pale and spiritless. Tongue coating is thin with prickles at the tip. Pulse is fine, minute, and rapid. Syndrome differentiation: Labor injuring Qi and Blood, damaging the Chong and Ren meridians, failing to constrain menstrual blood. Long-standing disease leads to dual deficiency of Qi and Blood; prevent sudden profuse bleeding leading to Qi collapse following Blood loss. Treatment method: Urgently tonify Yuan Qi significantly, secure and constrain the Chong and Ren meridians. Prescription: Korean Ginseng 6g, Atractylodes macrocephala 6g, Dioscorea opposita 9g, Roasted Licorice 3g, Prepared Rehmannia 12g, Cornus officinalis 6g, Cuscuta chinensis 9g, Schisandra chinensis 6g, Charred Mume Fruit 6g, Raw Dragon Bone 15g, Lecontite 15g, Red Kaolin 15g, Fulung Liver (Vermilion Earth) 30g (decoct as water substitute), 6 doses. Additionally: Placenta Hominis powder (Heche Fen) 9g, take 1.5g morning and evening.

Second Visit (August 24): The next day after taking the medicine, bleeding stopped, and all ailments diminished. Tongue coating is thin white with prickles at the tip; pulse is fine, minute, and rapid. The medicine responded to the disease; continue with modifications of the previous method. Ginseng 6g, Atractylodes macrocephala 6g, Dioscorea opposita 9g, Roasted Licorice 3g, Prepared Rehmannia 12g, Cornus officinalis 6g, Schisandra chinensis 6g, Red Kaolin 15g, Lecontite 15g. 6 doses.

Third Visit (August 30): Symptoms improve daily. Tongue coating is thin white; pulse is fine and soft. Treatment: Tonify Qi and nourish Yin. Ginseng 6g, Atractylodes macrocephala 6g, Dioscorea opposita 9g, Roasted Licorice 3g, Prepared Rehmannia 12g, Cornus officinalis 6g, Schisandra chinensis 6g, Donkey-hide gelatin 12g, Raw Oyster Shell 15g, White Peony Root 9g. 5 doses. Subsequently, modify this formula. Additionally: Placenta Hominis powder 60g, take 1.5g morning and evening. Menstruation thereafter arrived on schedule with normal color and volume, with no other discomfort.

(*Qian Boxuan's Gynecological Cases*)

**Case 2: Lin XX, Female, 45 years old.**

Constitutionally weak, with heavy menstrual flow. Strenuous work led to metrorrhagia and metrostaxis (Beng Lou). Caused by insufficiency of Middle Qi, with Qi deficiency leading to sinking. The primary treatment should be tonifying Qi to control bleeding. Prescribe Buzhong Yiqi Tang (Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Decoction) plus Donkey-hide gelatin 10g (added later), Cornus officinalis 10g, Dragon Bone 30g (decoct first), Oyster Shell 30g (decoct first). Decoct in water and take orally. After 5 doses, bleeding gradually stopped. Advised to take 3 more doses to complete the treatment.

(Yu Shenchu: "Clinical Application of Buzhong Yiqi Tang," published in *Fujian Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine*, Vol. 1, p. 48, 1981)

**Case 3: Wang XX, Female, 32 years old. Date of First Visit: July 23, 1963. Medical Record No.: 357565.**

For the past year, menstruation has occurred early with heavy flow, generally every 15-20 days. This time, menstruation has lasted 10 days without stopping, with heavy flow, bright red color, and blood clots. Accompanied by dizziness, fatigue, chest tightness, palpitations, numbness from hands to elbows, poor appetite, abdominal distension, sore waist, cold sensation in body and waist, and edema in lower limbs. Complexion is pale white. Tongue is pale with thin white coating. Pulse is deep, slow, and forceless. Endometrial biopsy at Hospital X showed proliferative endometrium. Western diagnosis: Functional uterine bleeding. Syndrome differentiation: Numbness in four limbs is attributed to Blood deficiency, caused by the Liver failing to nourish tendons; Spleen Yang cannot control water, hence lower limb edema; insufficiency of Kidney Essence and Qi causes cold and soreness in the waist; deficiency of True Yang fails to warm and transport Spleen Earth, hence poor appetite; Spleen failing to control blood results in blood not following its vessels, hence prolonged heavy menstruation. First, strengthen the Spleen and secure the Chong meridian, soften the Liver and resolve stasis. Prescription: Poria 15g, Atractylodes macrocephala 9g, Dioscorea opposita 15g, Amomum villosum 4.5g, *Dipsacus asper* 15g, Eucommia bark 15g, White Peony Root 24g, Mugwort leaf charcoal 9g, Palm fiber charcoal 9g, Cyperus rotundus 9g, *Lycopus lucidus* 9g. This formula uses Fuling, Shanyao, Baizhu, and Sharen to strengthen the Spleen and nourish the Stomach; Chuan Duan, Duzhong, and Baishao to strengthen the Liver and Kidneys; heavy use of Baishao (24g) to soften the Liver and astringe Yin; Aiye Tan and Zongtan to stop bleeding; Xiangfu and Zelan to remove stasis and generate new blood.

Second Visit (July 26): After taking the medicine, menstrual blood stopped. Cold sensation in back and body, general weakness, improved appetite, slight soreness and pain in waist, abdominal distension, occasional lower abdominal pain. Tongue is grayish-white with thin white coating; pulse is deep, fine, and slow. Treatment: Warm and tonify Kidney Yang, nourish Blood and resolve stasis. Prescription: *Angelica sinensis* 9g, White Peony Root 24g, Cyperus rotundus 9g, *Dipsacus asper* 15g, *Evodia rutaecarpa* 6g, Cinnamon twig 3g, Eucommia bark 9g, *Achyranthes bidentata* 9g, Peach Kernel 6g, Red Peony Root 9g.

Third Visit (August 16): After taking the previous prescription for 12 doses, numbness in limbs, soreness in waist, cold sensation, and general weakness significantly improved. Pain on both sides of the lower abdomen is no longer obvious. Menstrual cycle has arrived, with no early occurrence this month. Leukorrhea is moderate in amount, white in color. Tongue is pale with thin white coating; pulse is deep and slow. Treatment: Strengthen Liver and Kidneys, invigorate Blood and resolve stasis. *Angelica sinensis* 9g, Red Peony Root 12g, Poria 9g, Cyperus rotundus 6g, *Leonurus japonicus* 12g, *Dipsacus asper* 9g, *Taxillus chinensis* 12g, Dioscorea opposita 12g, Peach Kernel 6g.

August 27: Menstruation started on August 18, cycle 35 days, lasted 5 days, volume and color normal. Abdominal distension and pain during menstruation were not obvious. Soreness in waist and edema in limbs resolved. Remove Peach Kernel and *Leonurus japonicus* from the previous formula, add Sandalwood 1.5g, Tangerine peel 9g.

September 27: Menstruation overdue by 9 days, slight abdominal distension. Mild nausea and discomfort for the past three days, good appetite, normal urination and defecation. Tongue normal, thin white coating, pulse deep and slow. Treat with strengthening Spleen and harmonizing Stomach method.

October 15: Amenorrhea for 57 days, nausea and vomiting, positive frog pregnancy test. Tongue normal, thin white coating, pulse slippery. Stop medication and observe. Follow-up later showed delivery of a female infant in May 1964.

(Xi Peiling treated, Liu Kun compiled: "A Verified Case of Metrorrhagia and Metrostaxis," published in *Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine*, Vol. 10, p. 15, 1964)

**Case 4: Sun XX, Female, 29 years old, Outpatient Simple Medical Record.**

Date of First Visit: March 2, 1974. For the past 10 years, menstruation has lasted long, each time about 15-20 days. Cycle is irregular, varying intervals (20-70 days). Last menstruation was February 21, still not stopped, heavy flow, red color with blood clots. Accompanied by dizziness, frequent dreams, irritability, chest tightness, heat sensation in palms and soles, dry mouth. Basal body temperature measured for the past 5 months has been monophasic. Diagnosed as functional uterine bleeding at a certain hospital. Tongue is dark with red tip; pulse is wiry and slippery. Syndrome differentiation: Yin deficiency with Blood Heat, insecurity of Chong and Ren meridians. Treatment method: Nourish Yin and clear Heat, calm the Chong meridian and regulate menstruation. Prescription: Artemisia annua 9g, *Lycium barbarum* bark (Digupi) 9g, *Scutellaria baicalensis* 9g, *Moutan cortex* 9g, White Peony Root 9g, *Eclipta prostrata* 9g, *Toona sinensis* root bark 9g, Calcined Oyster Shell 24g, Donkey-hide gelatin 15g, Charred Biota Seed 9g.

Treatment Course: On March 13, after taking 3 doses, vaginal bleeding stopped. Continue taking 3 doses. Menstruation resumed on March 23, lasting 6 days, cycle and volume returned to normal. Basal body temperature showed biphasic pattern (indicating ovulation). Long-term efficacy remains to be observed.

(*Liu Fengwu's Gynecological Experience*)

**Case 5: Jiang XX, Female, 24 years old. First Visit: April 24, 1976.**

Menarche at age 15, menstrual cycle and volume were normal. For over half a year, slight vaginal bleeding occurs 13-14 days after menstruation ends, red color, small amount, stops within 3 days. Usually restless at night, easily irritable, upper body dry with sore throat, sore waist, leukorrhea white like snot. Diagnosed as ovulation bleeding. Complexion flushed, tongue tip red, thin white coating, wiry and rapid pulse. Currently on the fourth day of menstruation. Syndrome differentiation: Depression-Heat in the Liver Meridian, Heat disturbing Chong and Ren meridians leading to failure of containment. Treatment method: Primarily clear and soothe the Liver. Prescription: Fried *Moutan cortex* 4.5g, Fried Schizonepeta 4.5g, Artemisia annua stem 4.5g, Bupleurum 4.5g, Fried *Angelica sinensis* 6g, Processed Cyperus rotundus 6g, *Rubia cordifolia* root 6g, Cuttlefish bone 10g, Night-blooming Jasmine Vine 15g, Honeysuckle Vine 15g, Light Scutellaria 9g, White Peony Root 9g. 5 doses. Instructed to start taking after menstruation ends.

Second Visit (May 8): Took 5 more doses according to the original formula. Sleep is now peaceful, leukorrhea reduced, slight lower abdominal pain healed. Complexion still flushed. Remove Honeysuckle Vine and Night-blooming Jasmine Vine from the above formula, add Sichuan Loranthus and *Lycium barbarum* bark 9g each. 5 doses.

Third Visit (May 15): No mid-cycle bleeding this month, irritability gradually healed, occasional sour pain in lower abdomen, throat feels dry at night. Syndrome is Depression-Heat in the Liver Meridian, long-standing damaging Yin. Follow previous method, add herbs to nourish Liver and Kidneys. Artemisia annua stem, Powdered *Moutan cortex*, *Rubia cordifolia* root, Soft Bupleurum 4.5g each, Whole *Angelica sinensis*, Hangzhou White Peony Root, Cyperus rotundus 6g each, Cuttlefish bone, Sichuan Loranthus, *Lycium barbarum* bark 9g each, Dried Cornus officinalis 6g, Fine Rehmannia root 15g. 5 doses.

Fifth Visit (June 5): No mid-cycle bleeding this month, leukorrhea eliminated. Continue taking Xiaoyao Wan and Qiju Dihuang Wan to consolidate.

(Xu Rongzhai treated, Chen Tianxiang compiled: "Treatment Verification of Ovulation Bleeding," published in *Journal of Zhejiang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine*, Vol. 2, p. 47, 1981)

**Case 6: Surname Jiang, 42 years old, gave birth to 8 children. After the last artificial abortion surgery, menstruation was initially normal. Four months later, suddenly experienced excessive menstrual flow, forming metrorrhagia and metrostaxis (Beng Lou). Lasting five to six months, dripping continuously. Emaciated, palpitations, insomnia, sore waist, inner restlessness. Underwent uterine curettage twice, bleeding increased. Western medicine believed hysterectomy was necessary to stop bleeding. Patient refused, transferred to Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment. Took multiple doses of Qi-tonifying, Blood-nourishing, and astringent herbs without effect. Came to my father for treatment. Reported symptoms such as dizziness, blurred vision, sore waist and weak limbs, mental fatigue, etc., mostly belong to deficiency images. However, pressing the lower abdomen reveals dull pain; palpating the pulse reveals it is deficient, fine, and choppy. My father believed that although long-term blood loss constitutes deficiency, there are residual stasis and stagnation inside that have not transformed. Therefore, new blood cannot return to its vessels. Previous tonifying and astringent agents failed because the key lies in deficiency containing excess. Thus, prescribed General Breaking Through the Pass Decoction (Jiangjun Zhanguan Tang): Prepared Rhubarb 3g, Morinda officinalis 9g, Agrimony 18g, Poria cocos 9g, Lygodium spore fried with Donkey-hide gelatin 9g, Astragalus 4.5g, Fried *Angelica sinensis* 9g, Atractylodes macrocephala 4.5g, Raw and Prepared Rehmannia 9g each, Scorched Barley Sprout 9g. Additionally, Saffron 0.9g, Notoginseng powder 0.9g. These two ingredients taken with black tea juice. After just one dose, bleeding stopped immediately. After further regulation, health was restored.

(Zhu Xiaonan compiled: "Medical Achievements of Mr. Zhu Nanshan," published in *Shanghai Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine*, Vol. 8, p. 25, 1962)