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Corydalis Decoction

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Corydalis Decoction,Postpartum chest pain due to blood stasis.

Formulas Name : Corydalis Decoction

Chinese Name : 延胡索汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Corydalis, 1 qian of Angelica sinensis (washed with wine), 1 qian of Paeonia lactiflora (washed with wine), 1 qian of Magnolia officinalis (stir-fried with ginger),Curcuma zedoaria 1 qian, Melia azedarach fruit 1 qian, Acorus tatarinowii 1 qian, Aquilaria agallocha 1 qian, Curcuma zedoaria 1 qian, Platycodon grandiflorus 1 qian, Scutellaria baicalensis (roasted) 8 fen, Glycyrrhiza uralensis (roasted) 7 fen, Areca catechu 1 qian.

Source

*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 5.

Benefits

Postpartum chest pain due to blood stasis.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhong of water; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; take hot on an empty stomach.

Corydalis Decoction,*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 5.,Postpartum chest pain due to blood stasis.

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