Gu Yuan Decoction，From *Essence of Ancient Formulas*, Volume 3.，For cases occurring after the third month of pregnancy where fetal movement is accompanied by vaginal bleeding, or where a miscarriage is threatened due to a fall.
Gu Yuan Decoction
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Formulas Name : Gu Yuan Decoction
Chinese Name : 固元饮
Drug Formulation
4 qian of raw Rehmannia root, 6 fen of Sichuan Ligusticum, 2 qian of Angelica sinensis root, 2 qian of Sichuan Dipsacus, 2 qian of Poria cocos, 1 qian 5 fen of stir-fried white peony root, 1 qian 5 fen of processed Eucommia bark, 1 qian 5 fen of Salvia miltiorrhiza, 1 qian 3 fen of roasted Atractylodes macrocephala, and 4 fen of roasted licorice root.
Source
From *Essence of Ancient Formulas*, Volume 3.
Benefits
For cases occurring after the third month of pregnancy where fetal movement is accompanied by vaginal bleeding, or where a miscarriage is threatened due to a fall.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water; add half a small cup of light wine and take the mixture.
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Gu Yuan Decoction,For cases occurring after the third month of pregnancy where fetal movement is accompanied by vaginal bleeding, or where a miscarriage is threatened due to a fall.