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Gekko Antidote for Shortness of Breath

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Gekko Antidote for Shortness of Breath,For postpartum shortness of breath with impending depletion of qi and blood.

Formulas Name : Gekko Antidote for Shortness of Breath

Chinese Name : 蛤蚧救喘丹

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 2 liang, Prepared Rehmannia 2 liang, Ophiopogon 3 qian, Cinnamon Bark 1 qian, Perilla Seed 1 qian, Gekko 2 qian, Pinellia 3 fen.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 12.

Benefits

For postpartum shortness of breath with impending depletion of qi and blood.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. Shortness of breath subsides after 3 doses; complete recovery occurs after 10 doses.

Gekko Antidote for Shortness of Breath,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 12.,For postpartum shortness of breath with impending depletion of qi and blood.

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