Xi Hong Decoction

Xi Hong Decoction,Persistent postpartum lochia.

Formulas Name : Xi Hong Decoction

Chinese Name : 惜红煎

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala (roasted), 1.5 qian of Scutellaria baicalensis, 2 qian of Rehmannia glutinosa, 2 qian of Sanguisorba officinalis, 2 qian of Dipsacus asper, 2 qian of Schizonepeta tenuifolia, 3 qian of Vigna radiata (roasted and ground), 3 qian of lotus seed, 1 qian of Amomum villosum (ground), 1 qian of Poria cocos (i.e., gallnut), 2 qian of Rosa laevigata (pitted), and 2 qian of dried black plum pulp.

Source

*Eight Methods of Medical Practice*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Persistent postpartum lochia.

Instructions for Use

Combine all ingredients, roast until blackened, decoct in water, and take orally.

Xi Hong Decoction,*Eight Methods of Medical Practice*, Volume 4.,Persistent postpartum lochia.

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