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Milk-Promoting Decoction,For lactating women with insufficient milk and those who have not yet begun menstruating.

Formulas Name : Milk-Promoting Decoction

Chinese Name : 通乳饮

Drug Formulation

1.5 qian Sichuan Angelica, 1.5 qian Wangbuliu, 0.8 fen Sichuan Ligusticum, 7 slices Pangolin Scale (roasted and ground into powder), 1 qian Akebia, 1 qian Lo Lu, 1 qian Cimicifuga, 1 qian Licorice Knots.

Source

*Yi Tong*, Volume 97.

Benefits

For lactating women with insufficient milk and those who have not yet begun menstruating.

Instructions for Use

Decoct the ingredients in 2 zhan of water with 3 slices of fresh ginger and 1 jujube until reduced to 1 zhan. Drink while still slightly warm. Follow with several cups of wine to enhance the efficacy of the medicine.

Milk-Promoting Decoction,*Yi Tong*, Volume 97.,For lactating women with insufficient milk and those who have not yet begun menstruating.

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