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Eight-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill,For unceasing postpartum sweating and retained blood clots.

Formulas Name : Eight-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill

Chinese Name : 八味地黄丸

Drug Formulation

Cornus officinalis 8 qian, Chinese yam 8 qian, Moutan bark 8 qian, Poria 8 qian, Prepared Rehmannia root 8 qian, Alisma 5 qian, Schisandra 5 qian, Fried Astragalus 1 liang.

Source

From *Fu Qingzhu’s Gynecology: Postpartum Chapter*, Volume 1.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and mix with refined honey to form pills.

Benefits

For unceasing postpartum sweating and retained blood clots.

Instructions for Use

Take one dose every night.

Note

Take care to avoid exposure to wind and cold; do not use diuretic herbs.

Eight-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill，From *Fu Qingzhu’s Gynecology: Postpartum Chapter*, Volume 1.，For unceasing postpartum sweating and retained blood clots.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 18, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 18, 2026

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