Su Fang Decoction

Su Fang Decoction,For postpartum abdominal pain caused by blood stasis, accompanied by shortness of breath and a sense of impending death.

Formulas Name : Su Fang Decoction

Chinese Name : 苏枋饮

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Su Fang wood (powdered), 1 piece of lotus leaf (roasted), 1.5 liang of peony root, 1 liang of cinnamon bark (with coarse bark removed), 1.5 liang of softshell turtle shell (with frills removed, vinegar-roasted).

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 160.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients into pieces the size of sesame seeds or beans.

Benefits

For postpartum abdominal pain caused by blood stasis, accompanied by shortness of breath and a sense of impending death.

Instructions for Use

Decoct with 5 zhan of water and 1 he of lotus root juice until reduced to 2 zhan; strain out the residue, add 1 liang of Hongxue, and take in two doses while warm before porridge meals; take another dose after walking 3–5 li.

Su Fang Decoction,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 160.,For postpartum abdominal pain caused by blood stasis, accompanied by shortness of breath and a sense of impending death.

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