Harmonizing Qi and Stabilizing the Fetus Decoction

Harmonizing Qi and Stabilizing the Fetus Decoction,For pregnant women who are prone to anger and experience chest distension and fullness, and for whom herbs such as Wuyao, Xiangfu, and Shaoren—which are used to regulate qi—actually exacerbate the sensation of fullness and oppression.

Formulas Name : Harmonizing Qi and Stabilizing the Fetus Decoction

Chinese Name : 和气安胎饮

Drug Formulation

2 qian of ginseng, 2 qian of white atractylodes (fried with earth), 2 qian of angelica root (washed with wine), 8 fen of Sichuan lovage, 8 fen of scutellaria root, 4 fen of tangerine peel, 4 fen of perilla, 4 fen of fried licorice, 2 fen of wood fragrant (grind into juice and mix with water to drink).

Source

*Essentials of Prenatal and Childbirth Care*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For pregnant women who are prone to anger and experience chest distension and fullness, and for whom herbs such as Wuyao, Xiangfu, and Shaoren—which are used to regulate qi—actually exacerbate the sensation of fullness and oppression.

Instructions for Use

Use fresh ginger as a guide herb; decoct in water and take orally.

Harmonizing Qi and Stabilizing the Fetus Decoction,*Essentials of Prenatal and Childbirth Care*, Volume 1.,For pregnant women who are prone to anger and experience chest distension and fullness, and for whom herbs such as Wuyao, Xiangfu, and Shaoren—which are used to regulate qi—actually exacerbate the sensation of fullness and oppression.

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