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Cow Ghee Decoction

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Cow Ghee Decoction,If labor has not occurred after several days and the fetus is pressing upward against the heart, causing a near-fatal sensation,

Formulas Name : Cow Ghee Decoction

Chinese Name : 牛酥饮

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of beef ghee, 1 he of winter mallow seeds (thoroughly rinsed and lightly roasted), and 3 fen of talc.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 159.

Processing

Of these three ingredients, grind two into a powder, mix with the beef ghee, and place the mixture in a raw silk bag. Simmer with 1 sheng of wine until reduced to 7 he, then remove the medicine bag and allow the mixture to cool to a warm temperature.

Benefits

If labor has not occurred after several days and the fetus is pressing upward against the heart, causing a near-fatal sensation,

Instructions for Use

Take half a zhan per dose. If labor has not begun after 1–2 doses, take another dose.

Cow Ghee Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 159.,If labor has not occurred after several days and the fetus is pressing upward against the heart, causing a near-fatal sensation,

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