Lactation-Promoting Gourd Decoction

Lactation-Promoting Gourd Decoction,For insufficient breast milk after childbirth.

Formulas Name : Lactation-Promoting Gourd Decoction

Chinese Name : 通乳瓢畜饮

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Piao Chu, 8 fen of Platycodon, 7 fen of Trichosanthes root, 5 fen of Perilla, and 5 li of Licorice.

Source

*Introduction to Obstetrics*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For insufficient breast milk after childbirth.

Instructions for Use

Decoct the above ingredients in 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan; take while warm.

Lactation-Promoting Gourd Decoction,*Introduction to Obstetrics*, Volume 4.,For insufficient breast milk after childbirth.

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