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Tiger Paw Decoction

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Tiger Paw Decoction,Excessive lochia after childbirth, accompanied by chest tightness, shortness of breath, weakness, and inability to eat.

Formulas Name : Tiger Paw Decoction

Chinese Name : 虎掌饮

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Tiger’s Paw, 1 liang of Angelica sinensis (sliced and roasted), 1 liang of Artemisia argyi (lightly ground), half a liang of Ginseng, 3 fen of Sanguisorba officinalis, and 1 liang and 1 fen of raw Rehmannia glutinosa (roasted).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 161.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Excessive lochia after childbirth, accompanied by chest tightness, shortness of breath, weakness, and inability to eat.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, add 3 slices of ginger and 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and drink while warm.

Tiger Paw Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 161.,Excessive lochia after childbirth, accompanied by chest tightness, shortness of breath, weakness, and inability to eat.

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