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Sumu Decoction

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Sumu Decoction,Postpartum blood stagnation causing confusion and dizziness, a sallow-black complexion, or lochia rising to the heart causing unbearable pain, accompanied by intermittent chills and fever, vomiting, and loss of appetite.

Formulas Name : Sumu Decoction

Chinese Name : 苏木饮子

Drug Formulation

Sumu (chopped) 1 liang, Danggui 1 liang, Red Peony Root 1 liang, Cinnamon 1 liang, Dried Tangerine Peel 1 liang, Cyperus Rhizome 1 fen, Licorice 1 fen.

Source

*Ji Feng*, Volume 16.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Postpartum blood stagnation causing confusion and dizziness, a sallow-black complexion, or lochia rising to the heart causing unbearable pain, accompanied by intermittent chills and fever, vomiting, and loss of appetite.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; add equal parts water and urine (half a zhan each), decoct until reduced to 6 fen, strain, and take while warm; take at any time.

Sumu Decoction,*Ji Feng*, Volume 16.,Postpartum blood stagnation causing confusion and dizziness, a sallow-black complexion, or lochia rising to the heart causing unbearable pain, accompanied by intermittent chills and fever, vomiting, and loss of appetite.

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