Liver-Nourishing and Meridian-Activating Decoction

Liver-Nourishing and Meridian-Activating Decoction,Postpartum stroke caused by blood deficiency failing to nourish the liver, resulting in “wood” (liver) agitation and “wind” (stagnation) disturbance, manifested as opisthotonos, mental confusion, and collapse.

Formulas Name : Liver-Nourishing and Meridian-Activating Decoction

Chinese Name : 养肝活络汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Angelica sinensis, 1 qian of Paeonia lactiflora (wine-fried), 1 qian of Cinnamomum cassia, 1.5 qian of Astragalus membranaceus (honey-processed), 2–3 qian of Rehmannia glutinosa (prepared), 1 qian of Gentiana macrophylla, 1 qian of Saposhnikovia divaricata, 1 qian of Carica papaya, 1 qian of Donkey-hide gelatin (fried), 1.5 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala.

Source

From *Huiyue*, Volume 15.

Benefits

Postpartum stroke caused by blood deficiency failing to nourish the liver, resulting in “wood” (liver) agitation and “wind” (stagnation) disturbance, manifested as opisthotonos, mental confusion, and collapse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Liver-Nourishing and Meridian-Activating Decoction,From *Huiyue*, Volume 15.,Postpartum stroke caused by blood deficiency failing to nourish the liver, resulting in “wood” (liver) agitation and “wind” (stagnation) disturbance, manifested as opisthotonos, mental confusion, and collapse.

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