Chu Branch Powder，*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 357.，For cases where the umbilical cord protrudes after childbirth and cannot be retracted, regardless of how long it has been since delivery.
Chu Branch Powder
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Formulas Name : Chu Branch Powder
Chinese Name : 樗枝散
Drug Formulation
One handful of Chinese hackberry branches (peel removed, dried in an oven).
Source
*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 357.
Benefits
For cases where the umbilical cord protrudes after childbirth and cannot be retracted, regardless of how long it has been since delivery.
Instructions for Use
Add 5 scallions (with roots) and 1 pinch of Sichuan pepper. Simmer with 5 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng. Strain out the residue, pour into a basin, and while still hot, wrap the patient in a blanket. Have the patient wash the affected area with her hands, then pour the liquid into a 5-sheng bottle. Bring to a boil once more, then use as before. After washing five times, rest for a short while.
Note
Avoid salted foods, fermented sauces, hot noodles, wind-inducing toxic substances, and activities that strain the mind, exert physical energy, or involve sexual activity.
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Chu Branch Powder,For cases where the umbilical cord protrudes after childbirth and cannot be retracted, regardless of how long it has been since delivery.