Fangji-Zhike Decoction

Fangji-Zhike Decoction,Postpartum swelling, fullness, shortness of breath, and cough.

Formulas Name : Fangji-Zhike Decoction

Chinese Name : 防己枳壳汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Fangji, 2 liang of Zhike (pulp removed, stir-fried with wheat bran), 1 liang of white mulberry root bark (chopped), 1 liang of Danggui (sliced, roasted), half a liang of MuXiang, 1 liang of Perilla stems (chopped), and 1 liang of areca nut (chopped).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 165.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Postpartum swelling, fullness, shortness of breath, and cough.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; boil with 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan; strain and drink while warm, at any time.

Fangji-Zhike Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 165.,Postpartum swelling, fullness, shortness of breath, and cough.

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