Mugwort Leaf Decoction

Mugwort Leaf Decoction,For pregnancies from the 2nd–3rd month to the 8th–9th month, characterized by restless fetal movements, lower back pain, and signs of labor having already begun.

Formulas Name : Mugwort Leaf Decoction

Chinese Name : 艾叶汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang of mugwort leaves, 3 liang of donkey-hide gelatin, 2 liang of ligusticum root, 3 liang of angelica root, and 1 liang of licorice root.

Source

Formula from *Qianjin* (Vol. 2); name cited in *Chanyun Ji* (Vol. 1).

Benefits

For pregnancies from the 2nd–3rd month to the 8th–9th month, characterized by restless fetal movements, lower back pain, and signs of labor having already begun.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely chop the ingredients. Boil in 8 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng; strain out the residue, add the donkey-hide gelatin and stir until dissolved, then divide into 3 doses to be taken 3 times daily.

Mugwort Leaf Decoction,Formula from *Qianjin* (Vol. 2); name cited in *Chanyun Ji* (Vol. 1).,For pregnancies from the 2nd–3rd month to the 8th–9th month, characterized by restless fetal movements, lower back pain, and signs of labor having already begun.

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