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Ziwei Decoction

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Ziwei Decoction,For postpartum abdominal pain at the navel caused by blood and qi or blood clots.

Formulas Name : Ziwei Decoction

Chinese Name : 紫葳汤

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Ziwei, half a liang of Angelica sinensis (roasted, sliced), half a liang of Wood Fragrance (roasted), 1 fen of Myrrh, and 3 fen of Achyranthes root (stems removed, soaked in wine, sliced, and roasted).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 161.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For postpartum abdominal pain at the navel caused by blood and qi or blood clots.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water and wine combined, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and drink while warm. If not cured, take another dose.

Ziwei Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 161.,For postpartum abdominal pain at the navel caused by blood and qi or blood clots.

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