Dipsacus Decoction，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 163.，For severe lower back pain after childbirth, making it impossible to turn from side to side.
Dipsacus Decoction
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Formulas Name : Dipsacus Decoction
Chinese Name : 续断饮
Drug Formulation
1 liang of Dipsacus asper, 1 liang of Paeonia lactiflora, 1 liang of Cinnamomum cassia (with coarse bark removed), 1 liang of raw Rehmannia glutinosa (baked), 1 liang of Astragalus membranaceus (finely chopped), 1 liang of Ligusticum chuanxiong, 1 liang of Scutellaria baicalensis (with black core removed), and 1 liang of Angelica sinensis (sliced and stir-fried).
Source
*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 163.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.
Benefits
For severe lower back pain after childbirth, making it impossible to turn from side to side.
Instructions for Use
Take 3 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and drink while warm; take at any time.
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Dipsacus Decoction,For severe lower back pain after childbirth, making it impossible to turn from side to side.