Formula for Inducing Labor

Formula for Inducing Labor,

Formulas Name : Formula for Inducing Labor

Chinese Name : 下胎方

Drug Formulation

Tianhuafen 4 liang, Cinnamon Bark 3 liang, Achyranthes Root 3 liang, Fermented Soybeans 3 liang.

Source

From *Guangji Fang*, cited in Volume 85 of *Yitong*.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Add 7 bowls of water and decoct until reduced to 2½ bowls. Divide into 3 doses; take one dose, wait one hour, then take the next dose.

Formula for Inducing Labor,From *Guangji Fang*, cited in Volume 85 of *Yitong*.,

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