Gou Teng Powder，Formula from *Jingxiao Chuanbao* (Vol. 1); name cited in *Shenghui* (Vol. 77).，For eclampsia during pregnancy and postpartum convulsions. During the 8th–9th month of pregnancy, if fetal movement is unstable, or if, due to exertion or exhaustion, the patient experiences pain in the chest and abdomen, a pale complexion, cold sweat, and near-fainting. In pregnant women, blood deficiency with wind-heat in the Hand Shaoyin and Foot Jueyin meridians manifests as eclampsia. Postpartum convulsions present as a locked jaw and a stiff back.
Gou Teng Powder
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Formulas Name : Gou Teng Powder
Chinese Name : 钩藤散
Drug Formulation
2 liang of Uncaria, 2 liang of Poria, 2 liang of Ginseng, 2 liang of Angelica, 3 liang of Platycodon, and 1 liang of Mistletoe.
Source
Formula from *Jingxiao Chuanbao* (Vol. 1); name cited in *Shenghui* (Vol. 77).
Benefits
For eclampsia during pregnancy and postpartum convulsions. During the 8th–9th month of pregnancy, if fetal movement is unstable, or if, due to exertion or exhaustion, the patient experiences pain in the chest and abdomen, a pale complexion, cold sweat, and near-fainting. In pregnant women, blood deficiency with wind-heat in the Hand Shaoyin and Foot Jueyin meridians manifests as eclampsia. Postpartum convulsions present as a locked jaw and a stiff back.
Instructions for Use
Boil 5 sheng of water until reduced to 2 sheng, then divide the decoction into 3 doses to be taken.
Note
Avoid pork and Chinese cabbage.
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Gou Teng Powder,For eclampsia during pregnancy and postpartum convulsions. During the 8th–9th month of pregnancy, if fetal movement is unstable, or if, due to exertion or exhaustion, the patient experiences pain in the chest and abdomen, a pale complexion, cold sweat, and near-fainting. In pregnant women, blood deficiency with wind-heat in the Hand Shaoyin and Foot Jueyin meridians manifests as eclampsia. Postpartum convulsions present as a locked jaw and a stiff back.