Lard and Honey Wine，Recipe from *Wai Tai* (Vol. 33), citing *Zhang Wenzhong’s Formulas*; the name appears in *The Collection of Childbirth and Pregnancy* (Vol. 2).，For a half-born fetus that will not be expelled, or a fetus that has died in the womb, or one partially lodged against the spine; or for a woman who fails to give birth while in the fields, with blood and qi rising to scorch the heart, the mother’s face pale, and her breath nearly ceasing.
Lard and Honey Wine
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Formulas Name : Lard and Honey Wine
Chinese Name : 脂蜜酒
Drug Formulation
1 sheng of lard (simmered), 1 sheng of white honey, and 2 sheng of pure wine.
Source
Recipe from *Wai Tai* (Vol. 33), citing *Zhang Wenzhong’s Formulas*; the name appears in *The Collection of Childbirth and Pregnancy* (Vol. 2).
Benefits
For a half-born fetus that will not be expelled, or a fetus that has died in the womb, or one partially lodged against the spine; or for a woman who fails to give birth while in the fields, with blood and qi rising to scorch the heart, the mother’s face pale, and her breath nearly ceasing.
Instructions for Use
Combine the above ingredients and decoct until reduced to 2 liters; divide into two doses. If unable to take the full amount, take as much as possible.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026
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Lard and Honey Wine,For a half-born fetus that will not be expelled, or a fetus that has died in the womb, or one partially lodged against the spine; or for a woman who fails to give birth while in the fields, with blood and qi rising to scorch the heart, the mother’s face pale, and her breath nearly ceasing.