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Motherwort Seed Powder,Postpartum retained lochia, abdominal pain, dry mouth, and restlessness.

Formulas Name : Motherwort Seed Powder

Chinese Name : 益母草子散

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Motherwort Seeds, half a liang of Liu Jinu, 2 fen of Mustard Seeds (lightly roasted), 3 fen of Cinnamon Bark (with coarse bark removed), half a fen of Myrrh, and half a liang of Angelica Root (chopped and lightly roasted).

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 80.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Postpartum retained lochia, abdominal pain, dry mouth, and restlessness.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; decoct in a medium bowl containing equal parts water and wine until reduced to 5 fen; mix with the residue and take while hot, at any time.

Motherwort Seed Powder,*Shenghui*, Volume 80.,Postpartum retained lochia, abdominal pain, dry mouth, and restlessness.

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