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Kudzu Root and Polygonum Multiflorum Decoction

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Kudzu Root and Polygonum Multiflorum Decoction,For women in the postpartum period who have suffered cold damage to the nutritive blood, resulting in cramping and fever without sweating.

Formulas Name : Kudzu Root and Polygonum Multiflorum Decoction

Chinese Name : 葛根首乌汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Cinnamomum twig, 3 qian of Paeonia root, 2 qian of Glycyrrhiza root, 3 qian of Pueraria root, 2 qian of Ephedra, 3 qian of Polygonum multiflorum, 3 qian of fresh ginger, and 3 jujubes.

Source

*Selected Essentials of Medicine*.

Benefits

For women in the postpartum period who have suffered cold damage to the nutritive blood, resulting in cramping and fever without sweating.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water until reduced to half a cup; take while warm.

Kudzu Root and Polygonum Multiflorum Decoction,*Selected Essentials of Medicine*.,For women in the postpartum period who have suffered cold damage to the nutritive blood, resulting in cramping and fever without sweating.

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