Buddha’s Hand Powder,*Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 12.,During the 6th–7th month of pregnancy, if the fetus is struck by a stone lid or the fetus dies in the womb, resulting in the discharge of lochia and unrelenting pain so severe that the mouth clenches shut and the patient feels on the verge of death, administer this formula. If the fetus is unharmed, the pain will cease and both mother and child will be safe; if the fetus is damaged, it will be expelled immediately.
Buddha’s Hand Powder
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Formulas Name : Buddha’s Hand Powder
Chinese Name : 佛手散
Drug Formulation
2 qian of Angelica sinensis, 4 qian of Chuanxiong, 5 qian of Leonurus japonicus.
Source
*Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 12.
Processing
Coarsely chop the above ingredients to make one dose.
Benefits
During the 6th–7th month of pregnancy, if the fetus is struck by a stone lid or the fetus dies in the womb, resulting in the discharge of lochia and unrelenting pain so severe that the mouth clenches shut and the patient feels on the verge of death, administer this formula. If the fetus is unharmed, the pain will cease and both mother and child will be safe; if the fetus is damaged, it will be expelled immediately.
Instructions for Use
Add 1 zhan of water and 1 zhan of wine, bring to a boil once more, and take while warm; after walking 5 li, take another dose.
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Buddha’s Hand Powder,During the 6th–7th month of pregnancy, if the fetus is struck by a stone lid or the fetus dies in the womb, resulting in the discharge of lochia and unrelenting pain so severe that the mouth clenches shut and the patient feels on the verge of death, administer this formula. If the fetus is unharmed, the pain will cease and both mother and child will be safe; if the fetus is damaged, it will be expelled immediately.