Empirical Powder for Reducing Swelling

Empirical Powder for Reducing Swelling,For postpartum generalized bruising, swelling, and pain, as well as postpartum lochia disorders.

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.

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.

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