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Bao Cao Decoction,For postpartum women with damage or rupture of the urinary bladder, resulting in persistent dribbling.

Formulas Name : Bao Cao Decoction

Chinese Name : 补胞饮

Drug Formulation

2 liang of natural yellow silk, 3 qian of Bai Ji, and 3 qian of ginseng.

Source

*Collection on Childbirth and Pregnancy: Supplement*.

Benefits

For postpartum women with damage or rupture of the urinary bladder, resulting in persistent dribbling.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water until the silk is soft and sticky like malt syrup, then take the decoction.

Note

Do not make any noise while taking it; making noise will disperse the qi and render the treatment ineffective.

Bao Cao Decoction,*Collection on Childbirth and Pregnancy: Supplement*.,For postpartum women with damage or rupture of the urinary bladder, resulting in persistent dribbling.

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