Postpartum Elixir，*Selected Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Beijing*.，For women experiencing retained lochia after childbirth, accompanied by distension of the chest and abdomen, and stabbing pain in both flanks.
Postpartum Elixir
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Formulas Name : Postpartum Elixir
Chinese Name : 产灵丹
Drug Formulation
5 qian of Angelica sinensis, 5 qian of Polygonum multiflorum (roasted), 5 qian of Cyperus rotundus (bamboo-joint cut), 5 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala (roasted), 5 qian of Wood Fragrance, 5 qian of Asarum, 3 liang of Aconitum carmichaeli (roasted),Roasted Aconite Root (Cao Wu) 3 liang, Star Anise 3 liang, Sichuan Lovage Root 3 liang, Fangfeng 3 liang, White Angelica Root 3 liang, Mustard Spikes 3 liang, Platycodon Root 3 liang, Ephedra 3 liang, Fried Atractylodes 8 liang, Roasted Licorice Root 2 liang.
Source
*Selected Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Beijing*.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder and sift through a sieve. For every 40 liang of fine powder, add 5 qian of dragon’s blood powder and 3 liang of ginseng powder; mix thoroughly. Combine with refined honey to form pills weighing 2 qian each, coat with cinnabar, and seal with wax.
Benefits
For women experiencing retained lochia after childbirth, accompanied by distension of the chest and abdomen, and stabbing pain in both flanks.
Instructions for Use
Take 1 pill twice daily, washed down with warm yellow wine; plain boiled water may also be used.
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Postpartum Elixir,For women experiencing retained lochia after childbirth, accompanied by distension of the chest and abdomen, and stabbing pain in both flanks.