Astringent Decoction

Astringent Decoction,For postpartum blood stasis and excessive menstrual bleeding in women.

Formulas Name : Astringent Decoction

Chinese Name : 敛经散

Drug Formulation

Sichuan white ginger, palm bark, black plum, and cotton seeds—all in equal parts.

Source

From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 10.

Processing

Burn to ash.

Benefits

For postpartum blood stasis and excessive menstrual bleeding in women.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 daqian per dose, mixed with decocted maohua wine; the bleeding will stop after just 3 doses.

Astringent Decoction,From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 10.,For postpartum blood stasis and excessive menstrual bleeding in women.

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