When is the best time to drink Siwu Paste?

Many women with irregular menstruation know about Siwu Paste, because it is very effective in treating irregular menstruation. When is the best time to drink Siwu Paste? Siwu Paste can be used by women all year round, but it is best to take it continuously for one week after menstruation, so as to replenish blood and qi. What are the main Chinese medicinal materials in Siwu Paste? Below I will introduce to you the standard formula of Siwu Paste.

1. Let’s first understand what the standard recipe of Siwu Decoction is.

1. Angelica: It is sweet, spicy and warm in nature and acts on the liver, heart and spleen. The primary effect of angelica is to replenish blood, regulate menstruation, promote blood circulation and relieve pain. In addition, it also has the effect of moisturizing the skin, and plays an extremely important role in protecting women's health.

2. Rehmannia glutinosa: It is sweet and slightly warm in nature. It acts on the heart, liver, and kidneys. It has the effect of nourishing blood and yin. It can treat pale complexion, dizziness, and irregular menstruation in women. It can also enhance the blood-tonifying and blood-activating effects of Angelica sinensis when used together with Angelica sinensis.

3. Chuanxiong: It is pungent and warm in nature and flavor, and acts on the liver and gallbladder. It has the effects of promoting qi and blood circulation, calming the mind, removing rheumatism and relieving pain, and soothing the liver and relieving depression. It is not only the main medicine for gynecology, but also a good remedy for treating headaches. It can also affect the endocrine system and relieve premenstrual symptoms such as breast discomfort, anxiety and depression.

4. White Peony Root: It is sour, bitter and slightly cold in nature. It acts on the liver and spleen and has the effects of moisturizing, relieving pain, soothing the liver and strengthening the spleen. "Tang Materia Medica" says it "benefits women's blood". Modern Chinese medicine believes that it can nourish blood and soften the liver, and has a good effect on irregular menstruation.

2. So, when is the best time to drink Siwu Decoction?

Siwu Decoction nourishes blood without causing blood stagnation, promotes blood circulation without breaking blood, and has the effects of dispersing while nourishing and astringing while dispersing. It can be used all year round. It is best to drink Siwu Decoction after menstruation is over, and one hour before breakfast, lunch and dinner. Drink it for a week continuously to achieve the effect of replenishing blood and Qi.

If taken every day, it will cause excessive menstrual bleeding, shortness of breath, and even pale complexion. Therefore, it is generally not recommended to use Siwu Decoction, Siwu Drink or Zhongjiang Decoction as daily supplements. If taken for a long time, it may cause hormonal imbalance in the body and even induce uterine lesions. Be sure to consult a Chinese medicine practitioner before use. In addition, you should not drink Siwu Decoction when you have a cold, as it may make you more irritated and aggravate your condition.

3. What are the effects and functions of Siwu Decoction?

Siwu Decoction can be regarded as a holy product for women to replenish qi and blood. It is composed of four herbs: angelica, chuanxiong, peony, and raw rehmannia. It is mainly composed of Rehmannia glutinosa, which has a sweet, warm and thick taste, and nourishes yin and blood. The combination of Chinese angelica nourishes blood and liver, harmonizes blood and regulates menstruation; white peony root nourishes blood and nourishes to enhance the blood-tonifying effect; Chuanxiong promotes blood circulation and qi, and regulates qi and blood. The whole prescription can replenish blood without stagnating blood, and harmonize blood without damaging it. Therefore, those with blood deficiency can use it to replenish blood, and those with blood stasis can use it to activate blood circulation. It is a commonly used prescription that can both replenish and nourish blood, and activate blood circulation and regulate menstruation.