Immature Bitter Orange and Peony Powder

金匱要略

Postpartum abdominal pain with restlessness and fullness and inability to lie down is governed by Zhi Shi Shao Yao San. (Jin Gui Yao Lue (Essential Prescriptions of the Golden Cabinet))

Zhi Shi (burned until black, do not overdo), Shao Yao equal parts. The above two ingredients are pounded into powder; take one square-inch spoon, three times daily, swallowed with wheat porridge. (Shang Han Za Bing Lun)

The two ingredients are ground into raw herb powder. Take one square-inch spoon (2 g) each time, three times daily, swallowed with wheat porridge. Or change to a Decoction and decoct in water; the dosage is determined according to the original formula proportions.

湯劑

Promote Qi movement and harmonize the blood, relax tension, and stop pain.

Women's abdominal pain and dysmenorrhea, manifesting as postpartum abdominal pain, restlessness and fullness with inability to lie down, or abdominal distention and pain during menstruation, especially distention and pain in the lower abdomen.

Use with caution in those with listlessness and anemia.