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Red and Blue Flower Decoction

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Red and Blue Flower Decoction,For postpartum blood and qi assaulting the heart, causing restlessness, near-fainting, and inability to recognize people.

Formulas Name : Red and Blue Flower Decoction

Chinese Name : 红蓝花饮子

Drug Formulation

Half liang of red and blue flowers, half liang of purple kudzu (chopped), half liang of red peony root (chopped), 3 he of fresh rehmannia root juice (added later), 2 he of a child’s urine (added later), and half liang of cattail pollen.

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 79.

Benefits

For postpartum blood and qi assaulting the heart, causing restlessness, near-fainting, and inability to recognize people.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 1 large bowl of water and half a bowl of wine until reduced to 8 fen; strain out the residue; add the Rehmannia juice and the child’s urine; boil for another 2–3 boils; divide into 3 warm doses to be taken as needed, regardless of the time of day.

Red and Blue Flower Decoction,From *Shenghui*, Volume 79.,For postpartum blood and qi assaulting the heart, causing restlessness, near-fainting, and inability to recognize people.

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