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Raw Motherwort Decoction

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Raw Motherwort Decoction,Postpartum blood stagnation, restlessness and mental confusion, with a sense of seeing ghosts or spirits.

Formulas Name : Raw Motherwort Decoction

Chinese Name : 生益母草饮

Drug Formulation

Half a zhan of fresh motherwort juice (if unavailable, substitute with luffa root); half a zhan of fresh rehmannia root juice; half a zhan of fresh lotus root juice; 3 egg whites; half a zhan of a young boy’s urine.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 166.

Benefits

Postpartum blood stagnation, restlessness and mental confusion, with a sense of seeing ghosts or spirits.

Instructions for Use

Combine the juices of the first four ingredients, bring to a boil, then add the egg whites and stir until well blended. Divide into three doses.

Raw Motherwort Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 166.,Postpartum blood stagnation, restlessness and mental confusion, with a sense of seeing ghosts or spirits.

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