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Blood-Thinning Decoction,The amniotic sac has ruptured but the fetus has not yet been delivered.

Formulas Name : Blood-Thinning Decoction

Chinese Name : 滑血饮

Drug Formulation

6 qian of Angelica sinensis root, 3 qian of Chuanxiong, 3 qian of Motherwort, 1 he of winter mallow seeds, 1 liang of donkey-hide gelatin (roasted), and 3 qian of talc.

Source

From *Mei’s New Compilation of Proven Prescriptions*.

Benefits

The amniotic sac has ruptured but the fetus has not yet been delivered.

Instructions for Use

Take 6 qian per dose, decocted in water. Take 2–3 doses consecutively. An alternative formula adds 1 liang of clarified butter.

Blood-Thinning Decoction，From *Mei’s New Compilation of Proven Prescriptions*.，The amniotic sac has ruptured but the fetus has not yet been delivered.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 25, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 25, 2026

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