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Amber Black Powder,Transverse or breech presentation, as well as fetal death and retained placenta.

Formulas Name : Amber Black Powder

Chinese Name : 琥珀黑散

Drug Formulation

5 qian of amber, 5 qian of cinnabar, 5 qian each of pine soot and ink (ground separately into powder), 5 qian of ginseng, 5 qian of processed aconite, 5 qian of herb ash, 1 qian of ginger silkworm (roasted), 1 qian and 1 fen of frankincense, 3 qian of angelica root, and 5 qian of black soot (i.e., dust from the hearth).

Source

*Guide to Gynecology*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Transverse or breech presentation, as well as fetal death and retained placenta.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, washed down with ginger wine or a child’s urine.

Amber Black Powder,*Guide to Gynecology*, Volume 4.,Transverse or breech presentation, as well as fetal death and retained placenta.

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