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Duhuo-Danggui Decoction

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Duhuo-Danggui Decoction,Postpartum invasion by “Zhongrou Feng” (a type of wind), resulting in pain throughout the body and spontaneous sweating.

Formulas Name : Duhuo-Danggui Decoction

Chinese Name : 独活当归汤

Drug Formulation

8 liang of Duhuo, 4 liang of Danggui.

Source

Formula from *Qianjin* (Vol. 3), citing *Xiaopin Fang*; name found in *Puji Fang* (Vol. 350).

Benefits

Postpartum invasion by “Zhongrou Feng” (a type of wind), resulting in pain throughout the body and spontaneous sweating.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely chop the ingredients. Simmer in 8 sheng of wine until reduced to 4 sheng; strain out the residue. Divide into 4 doses: 3 during the day and 1 at night, to induce a light sweat.

Duhuo-Danggui Decoction,Formula from *Qianjin* (Vol. 3), citing *Xiaopin Fang*; name found in *Puji Fang* (Vol. 350).,Postpartum invasion by “Zhongrou Feng” (a type of wind), resulting in pain throughout the body and spontaneous sweating.

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