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Labor-Facilitating Powder

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Labor-Facilitating Powder,Difficult labor resulting from sitting on the birthing mat too early or exerting too much effort.

Formulas Name : Labor-Facilitating Powder

Chinese Name : 滑胎散

Drug Formulation

Talc 6 qian (water-floated), Winter Mallow Seeds 5 qian, Licorice 1 qian.

Source

*Ming Yi Zhi Zhang*, Volume 9.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Difficult labor resulting from sitting on the birthing mat too early or exerting too much effort.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian at a time, mixed with plain hot water or wine.

Labor-Facilitating Powder,*Ming Yi Zhi Zhang*, Volume 9.,Difficult labor resulting from sitting on the birthing mat too early or exerting too much effort.

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