Lime Decoction

Lime Decoction,Postpartum failure of the vaginal opening to close.

Formulas Name : Lime Decoction

Chinese Name : 石灰汤

Drug Formulation

1 sheng of lime (boiled).

Source

Formula from *Classified Materia Medica* (Vol. 5), citing *Formulas for Emergency Use*; name found in *Introduction to Obstetrics* (Vol. 4).

Benefits

Postpartum failure of the vaginal opening to close.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 dou of water, pour it into the lime, adjust to a comfortably warm temperature, sit in the water, and repeat the process shortly thereafter.

Lime Decoction,Formula from *Classified Materia Medica* (Vol. 5), citing *Formulas for Emergency Use*; name found in *Introduction to Obstetrics* (Vol. 4).,Postpartum failure of the vaginal opening to close.

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