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Labor-Inducing Pill,Difficult labor.

Formulas Name : Labor-Inducing Pill

Chinese Name : 滑胎丹

Drug Formulation

1 liang of cinnabar (in granules).

Source

From *Jifeng*, Volume 28.

Processing

Sun-dry the above ingredient starting on the Dragon Boat Festival for 100 days; do not expose it to rain. Once the 100 days are complete, grind it into a fine powder. Use rabbit brain marrow from the 12th lunar month to form pills the size of mung beans.

Benefits

Difficult labor.

Instructions for Use

When labor signs begin, take one pill with congee. Labor will commence shortly thereafter.

Labor-Inducing Pill,From *Jifeng*, Volume 28.,Difficult labor.

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