Postpartum Protection Decoction

Postpartum Protection Decoction,Approximately half a month after childbirth, nearing the full month, the Shao Yin channel is affected by cold pathogens, causing the intrinsic true yang within to be forced upward into the Upper Jiao. This results in superficial heat above and true cold below. In cases of Shao Yin syndrome lasting 3–4 to 6–7 days, patients may suddenly experience fatigue in the hands and feet, leading to a desire to lie down, accompanied by rapid breathing, shortness of breath, nausea, and abdominal pain.

Formulas Name : Postpartum Protection Decoction

Chinese Name : 护产汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng, Poria, Aconite (processed), Atractylodes (honey-fried), Angelica sinensis, Prepared Rehmannia, Cornus officinalis, Ophiopogon (without core), Achyranthes.

Source

From *Ye’s Gynecology*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Approximately half a month after childbirth, nearing the full month, the Shao Yin channel is affected by cold pathogens, causing the intrinsic true yang within to be forced upward into the Upper Jiao. This results in superficial heat above and true cold below. In cases of Shao Yin syndrome lasting 3–4 to 6–7 days, patients may suddenly experience fatigue in the hands and feet, leading to a desire to lie down, accompanied by rapid breathing, shortness of breath, nausea, and abdominal pain.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Postpartum Protection Decoction,From *Ye’s Gynecology*, Volume 3.,Approximately half a month after childbirth, nearing the full month, the Shao Yin channel is affected by cold pathogens, causing the intrinsic true yang within to be forced upward into the Upper Jiao. This results in superficial heat above and true cold below. In cases of Shao Yin syndrome lasting 3–4 to 6–7 days, patients may suddenly experience fatigue in the hands and feet, leading to a desire to lie down, accompanied by rapid breathing, shortness of breath, nausea, and abdominal pain.

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