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Anlu Decoction

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Anlu Decoction,Postpartum lochia that persists, is profuse, red in color, and has a fishy odor, accompanied by occasional abdominal distension, dry mouth, and restlessness; the tongue is pale red with a yellow coating, and the pulse is rapid—indicating blood heat.

Formulas Name : Anlu Decoction

Chinese Name : 安露饮

Drug Formulation

Raw Rehmannia 3 qian, Salvia miltiorrhiza 3 qian, Motherwort 3 qian, Cuttlefish Bone 6 qian, Rubia root (roasted) 1.5 qian, Eclipta prostrata 3 qian, Roasted Qi Ai 3 qian.

Source

*Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Gynecology*.

Benefits

Postpartum lochia that persists, is profuse, red in color, and has a fishy odor, accompanied by occasional abdominal distension, dry mouth, and restlessness; the tongue is pale red with a yellow coating, and the pulse is rapid—indicating blood heat.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Anlu Decoction,*Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Gynecology*.,Postpartum lochia that persists, is profuse, red in color, and has a fishy odor, accompanied by occasional abdominal distension, dry mouth, and restlessness; the tongue is pale red with a yellow coating, and the pulse is rapid—indicating blood heat.

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