Mountain Artemisia Decoction,From *Yi Tong*, Volume 88.,When a postpartum mother consumes foods containing heat toxins, it can cause the newborn’s eyes to remain closed at birth.
Mountain Artemisia Decoction
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Formulas Name : Mountain Artemisia Decoction
Chinese Name : 山茵陈汤
Drug Formulation
3 qian of Shan Yin Chen, 3 qian of Ze Xie, 1.5 qian of Trichosanthes root, 1.5 qian of Zhu Ling, 1.5 qian of raw licorice, and 1.5 qian of raw Rehmannia root.
Source
From *Yi Tong*, Volume 88.
Benefits
When a postpartum mother consumes foods containing heat toxins, it can cause the newborn’s eyes to remain closed at birth.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water; the mother should use this decoction to prepare her breast milk, and the infant should take it after feeding. After the first and second doses, express and discard the previous breast milk; after the third dose, allow the infant to nurse as usual. If the mother is breastfeeding directly, she may also take the decoction.
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Mountain Artemisia Decoction,When a postpartum mother consumes foods containing heat toxins, it can cause the newborn’s eyes to remain closed at birth.