🌿 Folk Prescriptions

Facial Melasma
（One）
【Differential Diagnosis】Wind pathogen injuring nutritive and defensive qi, imbalance of qi and blood.
【Therapeutic Principle】Activate blood circulation and dispel wind.
【Formula Name】Modified Huayu Xiaoban Tang.
【Composition】Angelica sinensis 9g, Ligusticum Chuanxiong 3g, Safflower 6g, Motherwort 9g, Ligusticum wallichii 9g, Processed Cyperus rotundus 9g, Achyranthes bidentata 9g, Bupleurum chinense 4.5g, Angelica dahurica 6g, Schizonepeta tenuifolia 9g.
【Usage】Decoct and take orally, one dose per day, twice daily.
【Source】Recipe from Dr. Liu Fengwu.
（Two）
【Differential Diagnosis】Excessive worry and thought, damaging liver and spleen.
【Therapeutic Principle】Clear heat and cool blood, soothe liver and relieve depression, nourish blood and strengthen spleen.
【Formula Name】Dan Zhi Longdan Xiaoyao Tang.
【Composition】Bupleurum chinense 10g, Angelica sinensis 10g, White Peony Root 10g, Atractylodes macrocephala 10g, Poria cocos 12g, Licorice root 6g, Mentha 3g, Ginger 6g, Moutan Cortex 10g, Gardenia jasminoides 10g, Gentiana scabra 10g.
【Usage】Decoct and take orally, one dose per day, twice daily.
【Source】Recipe from Dr. Yang Zuo.