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Rehmannia and Peony Decoction

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Rehmannia and Peony Decoction,Postpartum deficiency of blood and qi with cold, causing pain in the chest and abdomen.

Formulas Name : Rehmannia and Peony Decoction

Chinese Name : 地黄芍药汤

Drug Formulation

Raw Rehmannia root (baked) 2 liang,Peony Root 2 liang, Angelica Root (chopped, stir-fried) 2 liang, Dehuo (root tip removed) 2 liang, Asarum (stems and leaves removed) 2 liang, Cinnamon Bark (coarse bark removed) 1 liang, Evodia Fruit (soaked in water overnight, then stir-fried until fragrant) 1 liang, Dried Ginger (cracked by roasting) 1 liang, Licorice Root (roasted) 1 liang.

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 161.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Postpartum deficiency of blood and qi with cold, causing pain in the chest and abdomen.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and drink while warm; take at any time.

Rehmannia and Peony Decoction,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 161.,Postpartum deficiency of blood and qi with cold, causing pain in the chest and abdomen.

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