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Fetal Bone Powder,For the first episode of labor pains:

Formulas Name : Fetal Bone Powder

Chinese Name : 胎骨散

Drug Formulation

2 liang of fetal bone ash, 1 liang of jute ash, 1 liang of safflower, 5 qian of frankincense, 5 qian of myrrh, 5 qian of dragon’s blood, 5 fen of ox bile, 5 qian of fetal hair ash, 2 qian of natural copper (calcined with vinegar 7 times), 2 qian of apricot kernels (with skin and tip removed), and 2 qian of peach kernels (with skin and tip removed).

Source

*Selected Essentials of Surgical Treatises*, Volume 7.

Processing

Grind each of the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For the first episode of labor pains:

Instructions for Use

Take 10 strokes, followed by 2 qian of fine wine.

Fetal Bone Powder，*Selected Essentials of Surgical Treatises*, Volume 7.，For the first episode of labor pains:

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
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