Tiao Yuan Yi Wei Decoction，*A Concise Explanation of Medical Formulas*, Volume 6.，Postpartum diarrhea. Weakness of the spleen and stomach after childbirth leads to the earth element being unable to control the water element; the wood element becomes excessive and overpowers the earth element, causing stagnation and impaired digestion. Additionally, residual blood stasis contributes to the onset of diarrhea.
Tiao Yuan Yi Wei Decoction
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Formulas Name : Tiao Yuan Yi Wei Decoction
Chinese Name : 调元益胃饮子
Drug Formulation
Charred Chuanxiong 1 qian, stir-fried Danggui 3 qian, processed Ginger 1 qian, mild Aconite 2 qian, charred Cangzhu 8 fen, lightly roasted Astragalus 3 qian, Ginger-processed Pinellia 1 qian 5 fen, Chuanlian (stir-fried with 8 fen of Wu Zhu Yu) 1 qian, Amber 6 fen, Ze Lan 1 qian, stir-fried Chongwei seeds 3 qian,Plantain (fried) 1 qian, Guang Musk (baked) 1 qian.
Source
*A Concise Explanation of Medical Formulas*, Volume 6.
Benefits
Postpartum diarrhea. Weakness of the spleen and stomach after childbirth leads to the earth element being unable to control the water element; the wood element becomes excessive and overpowers the earth element, causing stagnation and impaired digestion. Additionally, residual blood stasis contributes to the onset of diarrhea.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water, mix with half a zhan of aged wine, and take slowly. One dose per day, divided into 5–6 servings.
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Tiao Yuan Yi Wei Decoction,Postpartum diarrhea. Weakness of the spleen and stomach after childbirth leads to the earth element being unable to control the water element; the wood element becomes excessive and overpowers the earth element, causing stagnation and impaired digestion. Additionally, residual blood stasis contributes to the onset of diarrhea.