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Tong Ru Tang通乳汤

Penetrating the Breast Decoction

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Tong CaoMedulla Tetrapanacis15–18 g

    Promotes urination, resolves Dampness,

    clears Heat and promotes lactation.

    for insufficient lactation.
  • Chuan XiongRz. Chuanxiong3–10 g

    Invigorates the Blood and promotes the movement of *Qi*

  • Wang Bu Liu XingSm. Vaccariae4–30 g

    Promotes the movement of Blood, promotes lactation and invigorates the channels.

  • Wa Leng ZiConcha Arecae9–30 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dissolves Phlegm, resolves Stagnation, softens hardness and dissipates nodules.

    for epigastric pain with acid regurgitation.
  • Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae3–14 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, augments *Qi, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.*

  • Ham HocksHam Hocks

    Nourishes the Blood and supports milk production.

Actions

  • Builds up Qi and Blood
  • Activates the Blood
  • Encourages milk production

Patterns treated

Deficiency of Qi and Blood

Manifestations

  • Reduced or absent breast milk following childbirth
  • Milk that is thin and watery
  • The breasts do not feel distended
  • A sallow facial complexion
  • Skin that is dry
  • A poor appetite
  • A tired feeling
Tongue body
The tongue appears Pale
Coating
The coating is White
Pulse
The pulse presents as Thready and weak

Indications

An inadequate breast milk supply