TONG RU TANG - 通乳汤 - PENETRATING THE BREAST DECOCTION

English:	Penetrating the Breast Decoction
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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Medulla Tetrapanacis	Tong Cao	15-18g	Promotes urination, resolves Dampness, clears Heat and promotes lactation. With Wang Bu Liu Xing, for insufficient lactation.
Rz. Chuanxiong	Chuan Xiong	3-10g	Invigorates the Blood and promotes the movement of Qi
Sm. Vaccariae	Wang Bu Liu Xing	4-30g	Promotes the movement of Blood, promotes lactation and invigorates the channels.
Concha Arecae	Wa Leng Zi	9-30g	Invigorates the Blood, dissolves Phlegm, resolves Stagnation, softens hardness and dissipates nodules. With Gan Cao, for epigastric pain with acid regurgitation.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae	Gan Cao	3-14g	Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.
Ham Hocks			Nourishes the Blood and supports milk production.

Formula Actions

• Tonifies Qi and Blood
• Invigorates the Blood
• Promotes lactation

Syndromes

• Qi and Blood Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

Insufficient or absent lactation after childbirth Watery milk No feeling of distension of the breasts Sallow complexion Dry skin

Poor appetite, Tiredness T: Pale C: White P: Thready and weak

Treats

Insufficient lactation

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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