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Mallow Seed Powder,For postpartum obstruction of the small intestine due to wind-qi, resulting in dysuria and difficulty urinating.

Formulas Name : Mallow Seed Powder

Chinese Name : 葵子散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of mallow seeds, 3 fen of talc, 2 fen of scutellaria, 3 fen of lycopodium, 1 fen of lampwick, 1 liang of white quartz powder, half a liang of Fangkuai, and 1 fen of licorice (lightly roasted until reddish, then coarsely chopped).

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 79.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For postpartum obstruction of the small intestine due to wind-qi, resulting in dysuria and difficulty urinating.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; decoct in 1 medium bowl of water until reduced to 6 fen; strain and take while warm, 3–4 times daily.

Mallow Seed Powder,From *Shenghui*, Volume 79.,For postpartum obstruction of the small intestine due to wind-qi, resulting in dysuria and difficulty urinating.

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