Modified Kidney Qi Tonifying Decoction，From *Secret Manual of Prenatal and Postnatal Care*, Volume 2.，For postpartum deficiency of qi and blood, where the Governor Vessel fails to communicate with the brain, the Sea of Marrow is depleted, and wind-cold invades, leading to headache and aversion to wind; over time, this results in a yellow nasal discharge that is thick, sticky, and foul-smelling, accompanied by a brainache as if the head were splitting.
Modified Kidney Qi Tonifying Decoction
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Formulas Name : Modified Kidney Qi Tonifying Decoction
Chinese Name : 加减肾气大补汤
Drug Formulation
8 qian of Prepared Rehmannia, 4 qian of Cornus Fruit, 4 qian of Huai Shan, 3 qian of Poria and Scutellaria, 2 qian of Moutan Bark, 2 qian of Alisma, 4 qian of Processed Aconite, 2 qian of Cinnamon Bark, 2 qian of Achyranthes Root, 4 qian of Astragalus, 4 qian of Angelica Root, 4 qian of Gardenia Fruit, and 4 qian of Silk Cake.
Source
From *Secret Manual of Prenatal and Postnatal Care*, Volume 2.
Benefits
For postpartum deficiency of qi and blood, where the Governor Vessel fails to communicate with the brain, the Sea of Marrow is depleted, and wind-cold invades, leading to headache and aversion to wind; over time, this results in a yellow nasal discharge that is thick, sticky, and foul-smelling, accompanied by a brainache as if the head were splitting.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take orally.
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Modified Kidney Qi Tonifying Decoction,For postpartum deficiency of qi and blood, where the Governor Vessel fails to communicate with the brain, the Sea of Marrow is depleted, and wind-cold invades, leading to headache and aversion to wind; over time, this results in a yellow nasal discharge that is thick, sticky, and foul-smelling, accompanied by a brainache as if the head were splitting.