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Decoction for Dispelling Cold and Saving the Fetus

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Decoction for Dispelling Cold and Saving the Fetus,Cold invasion during pregnancy. In the final month of pregnancy, the patient suddenly experiences Shao Yin wind-pathogen with severe chills, curls up in bed, and has cold hands and feet.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Dispelling Cold and Saving the Fetus

Chinese Name : 散寒救胎汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 1 liang, Atractylodes macrocephala (honey-fried until yellow) 2 liang, Cinnamon bark 1 qian, Dried ginger (roasted) 1 qian, Fried licorice 1 qian.

Source

From *Ye’s Gynecology*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Cold invasion during pregnancy. In the final month of pregnancy, the patient suddenly experiences Shao Yin wind-pathogen with severe chills, curls up in bed, and has cold hands and feet.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 2 zhong of water until reduced to 7 fen, then take the decoction.

Decoction for Dispelling Cold and Saving the Fetus,From *Ye’s Gynecology*, Volume 2.,Cold invasion during pregnancy. In the final month of pregnancy, the patient suddenly experiences Shao Yin wind-pathogen with severe chills, curls up in bed, and has cold hands and feet.

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