Liangshou Decoction

Liangshou Decoction,A woman who has lost excessive blood after childbirth, leaving insufficient blood to nourish the Ren and Du meridians, resulting in the collapse and prolapse of the Dai Meridian, which is unable to rise and support. A fleshy thread, 2–3 chi in length, protrudes from the urethra; touching it causes excruciating pain.

Formulas Name : Liangshou Decoction

Chinese Name : 两收汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of ginseng, 2 liang of white atractylodes (stir-fried with earth),3 qian of Chuanxiong (washed with wine), 2 liang of nine-steamed prepared Rehmannia, 1 liang of Chinese yam (fried), 4 qian of Cornus officinalis (steamed), 5 qian of Euryale seed (fried), 5 qian of mung beans (fried), 3 qian of Morinda officinalis (soaked in salt water), 5 qian of Eucommia bark (fried until black), and 10 ginkgo nuts (crushed).

Source

From *Fu Qingzhu’s Gynecology*, Volume 2.

Benefits

A woman who has lost excessive blood after childbirth, leaving insufficient blood to nourish the Ren and Du meridians, resulting in the collapse and prolapse of the Dai Meridian, which is unable to rise and support. A fleshy thread, 2–3 chi in length, protrudes from the urethra; touching it causes excruciating pain.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. After one dose, the condition improves by half; after two doses, it is completely resolved.

Liangshou Decoction,From *Fu Qingzhu’s Gynecology*, Volume 2.,A woman who has lost excessive blood after childbirth, leaving insufficient blood to nourish the Ren and Du meridians, resulting in the collapse and prolapse of the Dai Meridian, which is unable to rise and support. A fleshy thread, 2–3 chi in length, protrudes from the urethra; touching it causes excruciating pain.

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