Labor-Inducing Decoction

Labor-Inducing Decoction,For those with a history of miscarriage or difficult labor.

Formulas Name : Labor-Inducing Decoction

Chinese Name : 滑胎饮

Drug Formulation

Poria 1 qian 5 fen, Angelica sinensis root 1 qian 5 fen, roasted Atractylodes macrocephala 2 qian, steamed Ligusticum chuanxiong 2 qian, processed Cyperus rotundus 2 qian, Guangpi 2 qian, Perilla stem 8 fen, wine-processed Scutellaria baicalensis 5 fen, roasted licorice 5 fen.

Source

From *Ji Ming Lu*.

Benefits

For those with a history of miscarriage or difficult labor.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water; take as the due date approaches, one dose every three days, until delivery occurs, then discontinue.

Labor-Inducing Decoction,From *Ji Ming Lu*.,For those with a history of miscarriage or difficult labor.

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