Decoction of Malvaseeds for Expelling the Placenta

Decoction of Malvaseeds for Expelling the Placenta,For a stillborn fetus retained in the womb, or when the mother is ill and requires its expulsion. Also for postpartum blood stasis obstruction, a dry uterus, and a涩 pulse.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Malvaseeds for Expelling the Placenta

Chinese Name : 下胞葵子汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang Achyranthes root, 1 sheng mallow seeds.

Source

Formula from *Qianjin* (Vol. 2); name cited in *Yilue Liushu* (Vol. 30).

Benefits

For a stillborn fetus retained in the womb, or when the mother is ill and requires its expulsion. Also for postpartum blood stasis obstruction, a dry uterus, and a涩 pulse.

Instructions for Use

Boil in 7 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng; divide into 3 doses.

Decoction of Malvaseeds for Expelling the Placenta,Formula from *Qianjin* (Vol. 2); name cited in *Yilue Liushu* (Vol. 30).,For a stillborn fetus retained in the womb, or when the mother is ill and requires its expulsion. Also for postpartum blood stasis obstruction, a dry uterus, and a涩 pulse.

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