Bamboo Shavings Decoction

Bamboo Shavings Decoction,For postpartum restlessness, headache, shortness of breath to the point of near collapse, and persistent, inexplicable mental agitation.

Formulas Name : Bamboo Shavings Decoction

Chinese Name : 淡竹茹汤

Drug Formulation

1 sheng of raw Dan Zhu Ru, 5 he of Ophiopogon tuber, 1 liang of licorice, 5 he of wheat, 3 liang of fresh ginger, and 14 jujubes.

Source

*Qian Jin* (Thousand Gold), Volume 3.

Benefits

For postpartum restlessness, headache, shortness of breath to the point of near collapse, and persistent, inexplicable mental agitation.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely chop the ingredients. Boil the bamboo shavings and wheat in 1 dou of water until reduced to 8 sheng; strain out the residue. Then add the remaining herbs and boil until reduced to 1 sheng; strain again. Divide into 2 doses; for the frail, divide into 3 doses. If ginseng is available, add 1 liang; if not, adding 1.5 liang of Poria is also effective.

Bamboo Shavings Decoction,*Qian Jin* (Thousand Gold), Volume 3.,For postpartum restlessness, headache, shortness of breath to the point of near collapse, and persistent, inexplicable mental agitation.

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