Corydalis & Motherwort Boiled Eggs
Ingredients
- Corydalis (yanhusuo) 20 g
- Motherwort (yimucao) 30–60 g
- Eggs 2
Principle
Corydalis moves qi and blood, relieves pain; motherwort regulates menses and moves blood (syndrome differentiation required).
Effects & uses
Qi stagnation and blood stasis dysmenorrhea with distension and clots (syndrome differentiation required).
Method
- Simmer together; when eggs are done, shell and simmer 20 minutes more.
How to use
- Once daily for 5–7 days before menses; eat egg and drink broth.
Caution
Avoid in pregnancy or heavy menses. Food-care only.
Source
Beijing Hospital of TCM recommendation. To be manually verified.