Peony Decoction

Peony Decoction,For postpartum retention of pathological blood in the abdomen, accompanied by severe stiffness and pain in the body.

Formulas Name : Peony Decoction

Chinese Name : 牡丹饮

Drug Formulation

1 liang of peony bark, 1 liang of rhubarb (chopped, stir-fried), 1 liang of cinnamon (coarse bark removed), and 40 peach kernels (soaked in hot water, skinned and de-tipped, then stir-fried until yellow).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 160.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For postpartum retention of pathological blood in the abdomen, accompanied by severe stiffness and pain in the body.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take warm on an empty stomach.

Peony Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 160.,For postpartum retention of pathological blood in the abdomen, accompanied by severe stiffness and pain in the body.

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