Amber and Poria Pill

Amber and Poria Pill,For postpartum abdominal distension and sudden swelling, as well as the “Seven Syndromes” and “Eight Masses.” For women with postpartum uterine blood stasis, abdominal distension and pain, retained lochia, or cold-induced urinary retention.

Formulas Name : Amber and Poria Pill

Chinese Name : 琥珀茯苓丸

Drug Formulation

5 qian of amber, 2 liang of Zhejiang poria, 5 qian of poria cocos, 5 qian of wood apple, 3 qian of Achyranthes root tips, 3 qian of powdered Moutan bark, 8 qian of Alisma, 1 liang of processed Cyperus rhizome, 5 qian of plantain seed (roasted), 5 qian of cinnamon bark, 1 liang of light-processed Aconite root, 4 qian of Curcuma zedoaria (roasted), 3 qian of Curcuma zedoaria rhizome,Hawthorn pulp 8 qian, (Shu Chong) insects 10 pieces (roasted), Shenqu 5 qian, Qianghuo 5 qian, Duhuo 5 qian, Barley malt 5 qian (roasted), Guangmuxiang 5 qian.

Source

From *A Concise Explanation of Medical Formulas*, Volume 6.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills the size of a marble.

Benefits

For postpartum abdominal distension and sudden swelling, as well as the “Seven Syndromes” and “Eight Masses.” For women with postpartum uterine blood stasis, abdominal distension and pain, retained lochia, or cold-induced urinary retention.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 pill per dose, dissolved in hot water; alternatively, decoct in 1 bowl of water. Dissolving it in aged wine is even more effective. Take once daily.

Amber and Poria Pill,From *A Concise Explanation of Medical Formulas*, Volume 6.,For postpartum abdominal distension and sudden swelling, as well as the “Seven Syndromes” and “Eight Masses.” For women with postpartum uterine blood stasis, abdominal distension and pain, retained lochia, or cold-induced urinary retention.

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