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Decoction for Clearing the Bladder,Used for difficulty urinating during pregnancy.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing the Bladder

Chinese Name : 开脬煎

Drug Formulation

Stone-we (hairs removed), Poria, Plantain Seed, and Winter Mallow Seed—each in equal parts.

Source

From *An Introduction to Obstetrics*, Volume 2, citing Zhou Dingfang.

Benefits

Used for difficulty urinating during pregnancy.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; boil with 2 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan, then take.

Decoction for Clearing the Bladder，From *An Introduction to Obstetrics*, Volume 2, citing Zhou Dingfang.，Used for difficulty urinating during pregnancy.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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