Fermented Soybean Decoction，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 160.，For postpartum lochia that has not yet ceased, with qi and blood agitating the heart and abdomen, causing pain, and heat in the chest.
Fermented Soybean Decoction
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Formulas Name : Fermented Soybean Decoction
Chinese Name : 豉饮
Drug Formulation
Fermented soybeans (dry-roasted) half liang, mutton 1 jin (trimmed of fat; simmer in 8 zhan of water until 5 zhan of meat broth remains; strain and clarify), Angelica sinensis (sliced, roasted) half liang, Cinnamomum cassia (coarse bark removed) half liang, Scutellaria baicalensis (black core removed) 3 fen, Ophiopogon japonicus (core removed, lightly roasted) 3 fen,roasted Cyperus rhizome half liang, and raw dried Rehmannia root (baked) 1.5 liang.
Source
*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 160.
Processing
Except for the meat, coarsely grind the above ingredients.
Benefits
For postpartum lochia that has not yet ceased, with qi and blood agitating the heart and abdomen, causing pain, and heat in the chest.
Instructions for Use
Take 3 qian per dose, add 3 slices of fresh ginger, 1 stalk of scallion white (chopped), and 1.5 zhan of meat broth; decoct together until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take while warm.
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Fermented Soybean Decoction,For postpartum lochia that has not yet ceased, with qi and blood agitating the heart and abdomen, causing pain, and heat in the chest.