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Tong Ru Dan通乳丹

Penetrating the Breast Special Pill

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Ren ShenRx. Ginseng30g.

    Tonifies *Qi.*

  • Huang QiRx. Astragali30 g

    Tonifies Qi and Blood.

    • Ren Shen
    for Qi Deficiency with general debility, anorexia, fatigue, tired extremities and spontaneous sweat.
  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis60 g

    Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold and regulates the menses.

    • Ren Shen, Huang Qi, Mai Men Dong
    Mu Tong, for insufficient milk due to Qi* and Blood Deficiency.
  • Mai Men DongRx. Ophiopogonis15 g

    Moistens the Lungs, nourishes *Yin, nourishes Stomach Yin and generates fluids*.

  • Mu TongCaulis Akebiae1 g

    Promotes urination, promotes lactation and unblocks blood vessels.

    promotes the circulation of Blood.
    for Qi Deficiency causing insufficient lactation.
  • Jie GengRx. Platycodi1 g

    Opens the Lungs, spreads Lung Qi and expels Phlegm.

  • Pig's feetPig's feet2 feet

    Folk remedy to promote the flow of breast milk.

  • (Chai Hu)(Rx. Bupleuri)(6g)

    (Spreads Liver Qi, relieves Stagnation, disperses Wind-Heat and resolves Phlegm and congestion.)

    (With Fo Shou, substitutes for Pig's Feet)

  • (Fo Shou)(Fr. Citri Sarcodactylis)(3g)

    (Spreads and regulates Liver Qi. harmonizes the Stomach, dries Dampness, strengthens the Spleen and transforms Phlegm.)

    (With Chai Hu, substitutes for Pig's Feet)

Actions

Builds up Qi and Blood

Patterns treated

Deficiency of both Qi and Blood

Manifestations

  • Reduced or absent milk production following childbirth
  • Milk that is watery in consistency
  • Absence of any distended sensation in the breasts
  • A wan, sallow-toned complexion
  • Dryness of the skin
  • Diminished appetite,
  • Fatigue
Tongue body
Pale in hue
Coating
Coated white
Pulse
Thin and feeble

Indications

Inadequate milk supply