Scutellaria, Atractylodes, and Peony Decoction

Scutellaria, Atractylodes, and Peony Decoction,During pregnancy, fullness and pain in the abdomen radiate to the chest, making it impossible to eat or drink.

Formulas Name : Scutellaria, Atractylodes, and Peony Decoction

Chinese Name : 芩术芍药汤

Drug Formulation

6 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 4 liang of Paeonia lactiflora, 3 liang of Scutellaria baicalensis.

Source

Formula from *Qianjin* (Vol. 2); name cited in *Zhang’s Medical Compendium* (Vol. 15).

Benefits

During pregnancy, fullness and pain in the abdomen radiate to the chest, making it impossible to eat or drink.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Boil in 6 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng; divide into 3 doses and consume within half a day until the decoction is finished. Induce a mild purgation. This facilitates childbirth; it is best to take one dose per month.

Scutellaria, Atractylodes, and Peony Decoction,Formula from *Qianjin* (Vol. 2); name cited in *Zhang’s Medical Compendium* (Vol. 15).,During pregnancy, fullness and pain in the abdomen radiate to the chest, making it impossible to eat or drink.

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