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Laxative Decoction,Pregnancy-induced bladder compression resulting in urinary retention.

Formulas Name : Laxative Decoction

Chinese Name : 通便饮

Drug Formulation

1 qian of red Poria, 1 qian of ginseng, 2 qian of plantain seed, 2 qian of gentian, 2 qian of akebia, 6 fen of licorice tips, and 6 fen of Szechuan lovage.

Source

From *Yu’an*, Volume 5.

Benefits

Pregnancy-induced bladder compression resulting in urinary retention.

Instructions for Use

30 stalks of rush, decocted on an empty stomach.

Laxative Decoction,From *Yu’an*, Volume 5.,Pregnancy-induced bladder compression resulting in urinary retention.

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