Birth-Inducing Oak-Bran Decoction

Birth-Inducing Oak-Bran Decoction,For women experiencing difficult labor. For women with transverse or breech presentations, or with a stillborn fetus in the abdomen that has become swollen and putrid and cannot be expelled.

Formulas Name : Birth-Inducing Oak-Bran Decoction

Chinese Name : 催生柞木饮

Drug Formulation

One large handful of large oak branches (1 chi in length, washed clean), 5 cun of licorice root (cut into 1-cun pieces).

Source

*Compendium of Materia Medica*, Volume 36, citing *The Treasure of Childbirth*.

Benefits

For women experiencing difficult labor. For women with transverse or breech presentations, or with a stillborn fetus in the abdomen that has become swollen and putrid and cannot be expelled.

Instructions for Use

Place the ingredients in a new sand bottle with 3.5 sheng of freshly drawn water, seal tightly with three layers of paper, and simmer over moderate heat until reduced to 1.5 sheng. When severe pain in the lower back and abdomen sets in and the woman is ready to sit on the birthing mat, drink one small cup while warm; she will immediately feel a sense of relief beneath the heart. If thirsty, drink another cup; after 3–4 cups, she will feel a heavy pressure below and the baby will be born.

Note

Under no circumstances should one seek the midwife’s assistance too early, nor should the midwife act recklessly.

Birth-Inducing Oak-Bran Decoction,*Compendium of Materia Medica*, Volume 36, citing *The Treasure of Childbirth*.,For women experiencing difficult labor. For women with transverse or breech presentations, or with a stillborn fetus in the abdomen that has become swollen and putrid and cannot be expelled.

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