Head-Turning Pill

Head-Turning Pill,For pregnant women with deficiency of qi and blood, resulting in irregular fetal movement, a weak fetus unable to turn its head, hands and feet emerging first, and a difficult labor.

Formulas Name : Head-Turning Pill

Chinese Name : 转头丹

Drug Formulation

1 liang of ginseng, 3 liang of angelica root, 2 liang of Sichuan lovage, 3 qian of safflower.

Source

From *The Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For pregnant women with deficiency of qi and blood, resulting in irregular fetal movement, a weak fetus unable to turn its head, hands and feet emerging first, and a difficult labor.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and administer immediately.

Head-Turning Pill,From *The Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 4.,For pregnant women with deficiency of qi and blood, resulting in irregular fetal movement, a weak fetus unable to turn its head, hands and feet emerging first, and a difficult labor.

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