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Diancao Decoction

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Diancao Decoction,Postpartum pain in the lower back.

Formulas Name : Diancao Decoction

Chinese Name : 殿胞煎

Drug Formulation

5–7 qian or 1 liang of Angelica sinensis, 1 qian of Chuanxiong, 1 qian of fried licorice, 1 qian of Poria, and 1–2 qian or 5–7 fen of Cinnamon bark.

Source

*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.

Benefits

Postpartum pain in the lower back.

Instructions for Use

Add 1 zhong of water; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; take while hot.

Diancao Decoction,*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.,Postpartum pain in the lower back.

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