Empirical Powder for Reducing Swelling，Formula from *Ji Yin Gang Mu*, Volume 13; name cited in *Yi Lue Liu Shu*, Volume 30.，For postpartum generalized bruising, swelling, and pain, as well as postpartum lochia disorders.
Empirical Powder for Reducing Swelling
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Formulas Name : Empirical Powder for Reducing Swelling
Chinese Name : 经验消肿散
Drug Formulation
Dried lacquer and barley malt, in equal parts.
Source
Formula from *Ji Yin Gang Mu*, Volume 13; name cited in *Yi Lue Liu Shu*, Volume 30.
Benefits
For postpartum generalized bruising, swelling, and pain, as well as postpartum lochia disorders.
Instructions for Use
Grind each ingredient into a fine powder. In a new earthenware jar, layer one layer of barley bran followed by one layer of dried lacquer, repeating until the jar is full. Seal the jar with salt-mixed clay, then fire-calcine until the contents turn completely red. Allow to cool, then grind into a powder. For all postpartum ailments, take 2 qian mixed with hot wine.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026
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Empirical Powder for Reducing Swelling,For postpartum generalized bruising, swelling, and pain, as well as postpartum lochia disorders.