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Labor-Inducing Rat Kidney Pills

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Labor-Inducing Rat Kidney Pills,For transverse or breech presentation.

Formulas Name : Labor-Inducing Rat Kidney Pills

Chinese Name : 催生鼠肾丸

Drug Formulation

Cinnabar 2 qian, refined realgar 2 qian, genuine amber 6 fen, musk 3.5 fen, male mouse kidneys 1 pair (fat removed).

Source

*He’s Treatise on Saving Lives*, Volume 8.

Processing

Grind the first four ingredients into a fine powder, mix with the mouse kidneys, and grind again to form pills. Divide into four doses and seal with wax.

Benefits

For transverse or breech presentation.

Instructions for Use

At the onset of labor, take 1 pill and prepare a decoction using 7 cun each of licorice and oak twigs; mix the pill with the decoction and take it.

Labor-Inducing Rat Kidney Pills,*He’s Treatise on Saving Lives*, Volume 8.,For transverse or breech presentation.

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