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Mangxiao Powder,For postpartum lochia retention, pain caused by qi stagnation, blood discharge in clots, and a mass forming in the umbilical region and abdomen.

Formulas Name : Mangxiao Powder

Chinese Name : 芒消散

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of芒消, half a liang of蒲黄, half a liang of芎, half a liang of桂 (with coarse bark removed), half a liang of鬼箭羽, 1 liang of生干地黄 (roasted), and half a liang of桃仁 (with skin, tip, and double kernels removed; stir-fried).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu* (Renwei Edition), Volume 157.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For postpartum lochia retention, pain caused by qi stagnation, blood discharge in clots, and a mass forming in the umbilical region and abdomen.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, boil with 1 zhan of water until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and drink while warm; take at any time.

Mangxiao Powder,*Shengji Zonglu* (Renwei Edition), Volume 157.,For postpartum lochia retention, pain caused by qi stagnation, blood discharge in clots, and a mass forming in the umbilical region and abdomen.

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