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Perilla Seed Decoction,Postpartum shortness of breath and restlessness.

Formulas Name : Perilla Seed Decoction

Chinese Name : 紫苏子饮

Drug Formulation

Perilla seeds (roasted on paper) 1 liang, ginseng 1 liang, aged tangerine peel (white pith removed, roasted) 1 liang, Areca nut peel (chopped) 1 liang, white mulberry root bark (chopped) 1 liang, sweet shepherd’s purse (roasted on paper) 1 liang, licorice (roasted, chopped) 1 liang, angelica root (sliced, roasted) 1 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 163.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Postpartum shortness of breath and restlessness.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian bi per dose; add 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and drink while warm; take at any time.

Perilla Seed Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 163.,Postpartum shortness of breath and restlessness.

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