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Climbing Bindweed and Safflower Decoction

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Climbing Bindweed and Safflower Decoction,For persistent lochia and postpartum edema.

Formulas Name : Climbing Bindweed and Safflower Decoction

Chinese Name : 紫葳苏木汤

Drug Formulation

Ziwei (i.e., trumpet vine leaves) 1.5 dahe, winter melon seeds 1 dahe, suwood 1 zhonghe, angelica root 1 zhonghe, Sichuan lovage 1 zhonghe, poria 1 zhonghe, peony bark 1 zhonghe, licorice 1 xiaohe.

Source

From *Introduction to Obstetrics*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For persistent lochia and postpartum edema.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan; strain and take while warm.

Climbing Bindweed and Safflower Decoction,From *Introduction to Obstetrics*, Volume 4.,For persistent lochia and postpartum edema.

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