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Decoction of Sophora Seeds to Induce Labor

Formulas Name : Decoction of Sophora Seeds to Induce Labor

Chinese Name : 催生槐豆散

Drug Formulation

Acacia beans (roasted until fragrant and golden), Angelica sinensis (soaked in wine, then baked), Fritillaria (roasted), and Ligusticum chuanxiong (raw)—each in equal parts.

Source

From *Treasure of Childbirth Formulas*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose 1–2 days before delivery, on an empty stomach, mixed with warm wine. Take after delivery to expel retained lochia; mix with roasted ginger and take with soy sauce-infused wine.

Decoction of Sophora Seeds to Induce Labor，From *Treasure of Childbirth Formulas*.，

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 20, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 20, 2026

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