Formula for Fetal Retention，*Ye’s Gynecology*, Volume 2.，During the fourth or fifth month of pregnancy, symptoms such as coughing, heat in the palms and soles, and restless fetal movement are collectively known as “Zi Sou” (pregnancy cough).
Formula for Fetal Retention
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Formulas Name : Formula for Fetal Retention
Chinese Name : 宜胎饮
Drug Formulation
Dried Rehmannia 3 qian (washed with wine), Angelica sinensis root (washed with wine) 1.5 qian, Ophiopogon tuber (core removed) 1.5 qian, White Peony Root (fried with wine) 2 qian,E-jiao (stir-fried with clam powder until pearl-like) 1 qian, Eucommia (stir-fried in salt water until the fibers break) 1 qian, Sichuan Dipsacus (stir-fried in salt water) 1 qian, Scutellaria baicalensis (stem) 1 qian, Fructus Aurantii (stir-fried with wheat bran) 1 qian, Amomum villosum (stir-fried, shell removed) 3 fen (ground).
Source
*Ye’s Gynecology*, Volume 2.
Benefits
During the fourth or fifth month of pregnancy, symptoms such as coughing, heat in the palms and soles, and restless fetal movement are collectively known as “Zi Sou” (pregnancy cough).
Instructions for Use
Decoct in river water and take orally.
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Formula for Fetal Retention,During the fourth or fifth month of pregnancy, symptoms such as coughing, heat in the palms and soles, and restless fetal movement are collectively known as “Zi Sou” (pregnancy cough).