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Two Seeds Decoction,Postpartum depression with profuse sweating and constipation; wind-induced obstruction in the elderly and those with general debility.

Formulas Name : Two Seeds Decoction

Chinese Name : 二子饮

Drug Formulation

Half a he of Perilla seeds, half a he of fire hemp seeds (shelled).

Source

From *Shou Shi Bao Yuan*, Volume 7.

Benefits

Postpartum depression with profuse sweating and constipation; wind-induced obstruction in the elderly and those with general debility.

Instructions for Use

Sort, clean, and wash the seeds; grind them extremely fine; grind again with water; extract 1 cup of juice; divide it into 3 portions and cook into porridge to be eaten.

Two Seeds Decoction,From *Shou Shi Bao Yuan*, Volume 7.,Postpartum depression with profuse sweating and constipation; wind-induced obstruction in the elderly and those with general debility.

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