This popular variant of Si Wu Tang (Dang-gui Four Combination) was first recorded in 1742. It was traditionally used for menstrual cramping pain in women with Blood deficiency. Although often used for this purpose to this day, it may have other uses. It may also be used as a base formula for the treatment of a broad range of general ailments due to Blood stasis with Blood deficiency.

• Traditionally used in Chinese medicine to activate Blood
• Traditionally used in Chinese medicine to tonify Blood