Winter Mallow Root Decoction

Winter Mallow Root Decoction,For pregnancy-related constipation and urinary retention lasting seven to eight days or longer, accompanied by abdominal distension and a sense of oppression.

Formulas Name : Winter Mallow Root Decoction

Chinese Name : 冬葵根汤

Drug Formulation

One handful of winter mallow root (dried; wash; if harvested in winter, use the seeds), 1 liang of plantain herb (dried, chopped), 3 liang of akebia stem (finely chopped), and half a liang of rhubarb (chopped and stir-fried).

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 157.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For pregnancy-related constipation and urinary retention lasting seven to eight days or longer, accompanied by abdominal distension and a sense of oppression.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose, boil with 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 8 fen, strain, and drink warm before meals.

Winter Mallow Root Decoction,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 157.,For pregnancy-related constipation and urinary retention lasting seven to eight days or longer, accompanied by abdominal distension and a sense of oppression.

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