Barley Sprout Decoction

Barley Sprout Decoction,For women in the prime of their blood and qi, experiencing breast distension, or those who have not yet given birth and suffer from distension, pain, aversion to cold, and high fever.

Formulas Name : Barley Sprout Decoction

Chinese Name : 麦芽煎

Drug Formulation

2 or 3 liang of barley malt (roasted).

Source

Formula from *Annotated Collection of Effective Prescriptions for Women*, Volume 23; name cited in *The Golden Mirror*, Volume 49.

Benefits

For women in the prime of their blood and qi, experiencing breast distension, or those who have not yet given birth and suffer from distension, pain, aversion to cold, and high fever.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Barley Sprout Decoction,Formula from *Annotated Collection of Effective Prescriptions for Women*, Volume 23; name cited in *The Golden Mirror*, Volume 49.,For women in the prime of their blood and qi, experiencing breast distension, or those who have not yet given birth and suffer from distension, pain, aversion to cold, and high fever.

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