Asthma-Relieving and Life-Preserving Decoction

Asthma-Relieving and Life-Preserving Decoction,Postpartum blood stasis invading the lungs, causing a dark complexion and shortness of breath.

Formulas Name : Asthma-Relieving and Life-Preserving Decoction

Chinese Name : 定喘保生汤

Drug Formulation

Cinnamon Bark 1 qian, Dried Tangerine Peel 1 qian, Safflower 1 qian, Dried Lacquer 1 qian (stir-fried until all smoke has dissipated), Angelica Root (washed with wine) 1 qian, Eupatorium 1 qian, Black Schizonepeta 1 qian, Sichuan Lovage 8 fen, Raw Rehmannia 2 qian, Pollen of Cattail 1 qian 5 fen, Red Peony Root 1 qian 5 fen.

Source

From *Chen Su’an’s Supplementary Explanations on Gynecology*, Volume 5.

Benefits

Postpartum blood stasis invading the lungs, causing a dark complexion and shortness of breath.

Instructions for Use

Use Platycodon root, scallion whites, and fresh ginger as guides; decoct in water and take orally.

Asthma-Relieving and Life-Preserving Decoction,From *Chen Su’an’s Supplementary Explanations on Gynecology*, Volume 5.,Postpartum blood stasis invading the lungs, causing a dark complexion and shortness of breath.

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