Pu Huang Decoction

Pu Huang Decoction,Postpartum retention of lochia, chest distress and weakness, abdominal pain and distension, headache.

Formulas Name : Pu Huang Decoction

Chinese Name : 蒲黄饮

Drug Formulation

1.5 liang of Puhuang (lightly roasted), 3 fen of芒消 (ground), half a liang of Chuanxiong, half a liang of Cinnamon (coarse bark removed), half a liang of Guijian, 2 liang of raw Rehmannia glutinosa (baked), and 20 pieces of Peach Kernels (soaked in hot water, with skin, tip, and double kernels removed, then stir-fried with bran until yellow).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 160.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Postpartum retention of lochia, chest distress and weakness, abdominal pain and distension, headache.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, add 2 jujubes (split open), and 1 zhan of water; decoct together until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and drink while warm.

Pu Huang Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 160.,Postpartum retention of lochia, chest distress and weakness, abdominal pain and distension, headache.

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