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Pillow-Lifting Decoction

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Pillow-Lifting Decoction,For postpartum cases where the Chong and Ren meridians are affected by wind, which spreads to the Yangming meridian, causing stagnant blood to congeal; consequently, lochia fails to discharge, pain occurs in the umbilical region and abdomen, and the pulse is floating, sluggish, and涩 (thready).

Formulas Name : Pillow-Lifting Decoction

Chinese Name : 起枕汤

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis 3 qian, Red Peony Root 1.5 qian, Cinnamon Bark 1.5 qian, Pollen of Typha 1.5 qian, Wulingzhi 3 qian, White Angelica 1.5 qian, Moutan Bark 1.5 qian, Fried Licorice 1.5 qian.

Source

*Six Books of Medical Essentials*, Volume 30.

Benefits

For postpartum cases where the Chong and Ren meridians are affected by wind, which spreads to the Yangming meridian, causing stagnant blood to congeal; consequently, lochia fails to discharge, pain occurs in the umbilical region and abdomen, and the pulse is floating, sluggish, and涩 (thready).

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water, strain out the residue, add one cup of a child’s urine, and take while warm.

Pillow-Lifting Decoction,*Six Books of Medical Essentials*, Volume 30.,For postpartum cases where the Chong and Ren meridians are affected by wind, which spreads to the Yangming meridian, causing stagnant blood to congeal; consequently, lochia fails to discharge, pain occurs in the umbilical region and abdomen, and the pulse is floating, sluggish, and涩 (thready).

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