Modified Four Substances Decoction

Modified Four Substances Decoction,For postpartum disharmony between yin and yang, characterized by alternating chills and fever. For women with deficiency of qi and blood, resulting in lethargy in the limbs, fatigue, and shortness of breath; also treats excessive postpartum bleeding, deficiency of the Nourishing and Defensive Qi, disharmony between yin and yang, and alternating chills and fever.

Formulas Name : Modified Four Substances Decoction

Chinese Name : 增损四物汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Angelica sinensis, 1 qian of Ginseng, 1 qian of Paeonia lactiflora, 1 qian of Ligusticum chuanxiong, 1 qian of roasted ginger, and 4 qian of licorice (roasted).

Source

From *The Collection of Treasures for Childbirth and Child-Rearing*.

Benefits

For postpartum disharmony between yin and yang, characterized by alternating chills and fever. For women with deficiency of qi and blood, resulting in lethargy in the limbs, fatigue, and shortness of breath; also treats excessive postpartum bleeding, deficiency of the Nourishing and Defensive Qi, disharmony between yin and yang, and alternating chills and fever.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. For each dose, take 4 qian of the mixture, add 1 zhan of water and 3 slices of ginger, and decoct until reduced to 6 fen. Strain and take while hot.

Modified Four Substances Decoction,From *The Collection of Treasures for Childbirth and Child-Rearing*.,For postpartum disharmony between yin and yang, characterized by alternating chills and fever. For women with deficiency of qi and blood, resulting in lethargy in the limbs, fatigue, and shortness of breath; also treats excessive postpartum bleeding, deficiency of the Nourishing and Defensive Qi, disharmony between yin and yang, and alternating chills and fever.

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