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Decoction for Clearing Blue and Dispelling Black

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Decoction for Clearing Blue and Dispelling Black,Postpartum cyanosis of the hands and feet, with the entire body turning black, indicates the most severe yin cold and the most virulent toxic qi; or, if the feet are entirely cyanotic with pain beneath the heart, this indicates cold toxin attacking the heart.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing Blue and Dispelling Black

Chinese Name : 开青散黑汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng, Atractylodes macrocephala (honey-fried), Angelica sinensis, Aconite root (processed), Cinnamon bark.

Source

From *Ye’s Gynecology*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Postpartum cyanosis of the hands and feet, with the entire body turning black, indicates the most severe yin cold and the most virulent toxic qi; or, if the feet are entirely cyanotic with pain beneath the heart, this indicates cold toxin attacking the heart.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Clearing Blue and Dispelling Black,From *Ye’s Gynecology*, Volume 3.,Postpartum cyanosis of the hands and feet, with the entire body turning black, indicates the most severe yin cold and the most virulent toxic qi; or, if the feet are entirely cyanotic with pain beneath the heart, this indicates cold toxin attacking the heart.

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