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Bamboo Shavings and Mistletoe Decoction,For threatened miscarriage, pain in the chest and abdomen (??), or occasional vaginal bleeding.

Formulas Name : Bamboo Shavings and Mistletoe Decoction

Chinese Name : 竹茹寄生汤

Drug Formulation

Bamboo Shavings, Mulberry Parasite, Donkey-hide Gelatin (roasted and dried), Mugwort Leaves, Peony Root, and White Atractylodes—each in equal parts.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 154.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients into pieces the size of sesame seeds or beans, then mix thoroughly.

Benefits

For threatened miscarriage, pain in the chest and abdomen (??), or occasional vaginal bleeding.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take while warm.

Bamboo Shavings and Mistletoe Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 154.,For threatened miscarriage, pain in the chest and abdomen (??), or occasional vaginal bleeding.

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