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Sow’s Hoof Decoction,For lactating women with deficient qi and blood, a sluggish pulse, and scant breast milk.

Formulas Name : Sow’s Hoof Decoction

Chinese Name : 母猪蹄汤

Drug Formulation

1 sow’s hoof (prepared as for food), 4 liang of Akebia.

Source

*Three Causes*, Volume 18.

Benefits

For lactating women with deficient qi and blood, a sluggish pulse, and scant breast milk.

Instructions for Use

Soak in 1 dou of water, boil until tender, and reduce to 4–5 sheng. Drink the broth; if it does not work, repeat the process.

Sow’s Hoof Decoction,*Three Causes*, Volume 18.,For lactating women with deficient qi and blood, a sluggish pulse, and scant breast milk.

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