Anemarrhena Fetal-Nourishing Decoction，From *Ten Thousand Gold Prescriptions for Gynecology*.，Fetal Descent Syndrome. During the 7th–8th month of pregnancy, when the fetus feels as heavy as a stone, walking is difficult, the spleen and stomach are weak, and there is occasional shortness of breath with a sensation of pressure in the heart, chest distension, coughing, or fetal instability due to accidental ingestion of heat-toxin.
Anemarrhena Fetal-Nourishing Decoction
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Formulas Name : Anemarrhena Fetal-Nourishing Decoction
Chinese Name : 知母补胎饮
Drug Formulation
2 fen of Anemarrhena rhizome, 2 fen of Perilla leaf, 4 qian of Trifoliate orange peel, 5 fen of Motherwort, 5 fen of Scutellaria root, 5 fen of Talc, 2 qian of White peony root, 5 fen of Licorice root, 5 fen of Cyperus rhizome.
Source
From *Ten Thousand Gold Prescriptions for Gynecology*.
Benefits
Fetal Descent Syndrome. During the 7th–8th month of pregnancy, when the fetus feels as heavy as a stone, walking is difficult, the spleen and stomach are weak, and there is occasional shortness of breath with a sensation of pressure in the heart, chest distension, coughing, or fetal instability due to accidental ingestion of heat-toxin.
Instructions for Use
Decoct the above ingredients in 1.5 zhong of water until reduced to 7 fen; take warm on an empty stomach; decoct the residue again.
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Anemarrhena Fetal-Nourishing Decoction,Fetal Descent Syndrome. During the 7th–8th month of pregnancy, when the fetus feels as heavy as a stone, walking is difficult, the spleen and stomach are weak, and there is occasional shortness of breath with a sensation of pressure in the heart, chest distension, coughing, or fetal instability due to accidental ingestion of heat-toxin.