Danggui-Shu Decoction for Safeguarding Pregnancy

Danggui-Shu Decoction for Safeguarding Pregnancy,For postpartum deficiency of qi and blood, weakness of the spleen and stomach, retained lochia, excessive blood loss, irregular diet, or emotional distress, resulting in fever and chills, spontaneous sweating, dry mouth, restlessness, shortness of breath, pain in the chest and abdomen, dizziness, blackouts, tinnitus, as well as loss of speech, confusion, and loss of consciousness.

Formulas Name : Danggui-Shu Decoction for Safeguarding Pregnancy

Chinese Name : 归术保产汤

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis (washed with wine) 1 qian 5 fen, Ligusticum chuanxiong 1 qian, Paeonia lactiflora (washed with wine) 1 qian, Rehmannia glutinosa (steamed with wine) 1 qian, Atractylodes macrocephala (stem removed, stir-fried) 1 qian, Glycyrrhiza uralensis (roasted) 3 fen, Poria cocos (peeled) 1 qian, Citrus reticulata (dried) 8 fen, Zingiber officinale (stir-fried until black) 8 fen, Cyperus rotundus (stir-fried with heavy oil) 1 qian.

Source

From *Shou Shi Bao Yuan*, Volume 7.

Processing

Coarsely chop the above ingredients to make one dose.

Benefits

For postpartum deficiency of qi and blood, weakness of the spleen and stomach, retained lochia, excessive blood loss, irregular diet, or emotional distress, resulting in fever and chills, spontaneous sweating, dry mouth, restlessness, shortness of breath, pain in the chest and abdomen, dizziness, blackouts, tinnitus, as well as loss of speech, confusion, and loss of consciousness.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger and 1 jujube; decoct in water and take while warm.

Danggui-Shu Decoction for Safeguarding Pregnancy,From *Shou Shi Bao Yuan*, Volume 7.,For postpartum deficiency of qi and blood, weakness of the spleen and stomach, retained lochia, excessive blood loss, irregular diet, or emotional distress, resulting in fever and chills, spontaneous sweating, dry mouth, restlessness, shortness of breath, pain in the chest and abdomen, dizziness, blackouts, tinnitus, as well as loss of speech, confusion, and loss of consciousness.

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