Wanggua Gen Decoction

Wanggua Gen Decoction,Insufficient or absent lactation after childbirth.

Formulas Name : Wanggua Gen Decoction

Chinese Name : 王瓜根汤

Drug Formulation

5 liang of Wanggua root (pounded with 5 bowls of water; strain to extract 3 bowls of juice; discard the residue).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 166.

Benefits

Insufficient or absent lactation after childbirth.

Instructions for Use

Take the juice prepared above; for each dose, take 1 zhan, add a small amount of wine, simmer until reduced to 7 fen, and drink while warm, at any time.

Wanggua Gen Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 166.,Insufficient or absent lactation after childbirth.

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