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Honeysuckle Decoction,For scanty postpartum lochia, abdominal distension and fullness, and constipation or difficulty passing both urine and stool. For women with absent menstruation for 2–3 months, accompanied by abdominal distension and fullness, and constipation or difficulty passing both urine and stool.

Formulas Name : Honeysuckle Decoction

Chinese Name : 忍冬饮

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis, Chuanxiong, Paeonia lactiflora, Akebia trifoliata, red Poria cocos, Piper longum, and honeysuckle—all in equal parts.

Source

From *Introduction to Obstetrics*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For scanty postpartum lochia, abdominal distension and fullness, and constipation or difficulty passing both urine and stool. For women with absent menstruation for 2–3 months, accompanied by abdominal distension and fullness, and constipation or difficulty passing both urine and stool.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; decoct in water and take while warm.

Honeysuckle Decoction,From *Introduction to Obstetrics*, Volume 4.,For scanty postpartum lochia, abdominal distension and fullness, and constipation or difficulty passing both urine and stool. For women with absent menstruation for 2–3 months, accompanied by abdominal distension and fullness, and constipation or difficulty passing both urine and stool.

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