Yimu Decoction

Yimu Decoction,When abortifacients fail to induce labor, the patient experiences chills and shivering as if drenched in water; even under heavy blankets, the jaw continues to clench uncontrollably. Moments later, the patient becomes feverish and feels as if burning; even in cold weather, she craves a cool breeze. There may be pain in the lower back and abdomen that comes and goes suddenly; when it occurs, it feels like being stabbed, cut, twisted, or bitten,accompanied by profuse sweating like rain and incessant moaning; or there may be thirst with a craving for hot soup, and foul-smelling, stagnant discharge from the vulva.

Formulas Name : Yimu Decoction

Chinese Name : 益母饮

Drug Formulation

Motherwort, Ginseng, Atractylodes, Fried Ginger, Astragalus, Fried Licorice, and Angelica.

Source

From *Introduction to Obstetrics*, Volume 2.

Benefits

When abortifacients fail to induce labor, the patient experiences chills and shivering as if drenched in water; even under heavy blankets, the jaw continues to clench uncontrollably. Moments later, the patient becomes feverish and feels as if burning; even in cold weather, she craves a cool breeze. There may be pain in the lower back and abdomen that comes and goes suddenly; when it occurs, it feels like being stabbed, cut, twisted, or bitten,accompanied by profuse sweating like rain and incessant moaning; or there may be thirst with a craving for hot soup, and foul-smelling, stagnant discharge from the vulva.

Instructions for Use

Boil 1.5 bowls of water down to 1 bowl, and take it while warm.

Yimu Decoction,From *Introduction to Obstetrics*, Volume 2.,When abortifacients fail to induce labor, the patient experiences chills and shivering as if drenched in water; even under heavy blankets, the jaw continues to clench uncontrollably. Moments later, the patient becomes feverish and feels as if burning; even in cold weather, she craves a cool breeze. There may be pain in the lower back and abdomen that comes and goes suddenly; when it occurs, it feels like being stabbed, cut, twisted, or bitten,accompanied by profuse sweating like rain and incessant moaning; or there may be thirst with a craving for hot soup, and foul-smelling, stagnant discharge from the vulva.

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