Lettuce Decoction

Lettuce Decoction,Lack of breast milk after childbirth.

Formulas Name : Lettuce Decoction

Chinese Name : 莴苣饮

Drug Formulation

1 he of lettuce seeds (rinsed), half a he of glutinous rice, and half a he of non-glutinous rice (rinsed).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 166.

Benefits

Lack of breast milk after childbirth.

Instructions for Use

Use half a liang of licorice root to decoct 1 sheng of liquid; grind the first three ingredients into a powder, strain out the residue, and divide into three doses. Taking this will induce immediate bowel movement.

Lettuce Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 166.,Lack of breast milk after childbirth.

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