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Mangcao Decoction

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Mangcao Decoction,Miscarriage during pregnancy with retained placenta.

Formulas Name : Mangcao Decoction

Chinese Name : 莽草汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Mangcao, 3 liang of talc, 3 liang of winter mallow seeds (roasted), 2 liang of Ephedra spikelets, 2 liang of Achyranthes root (soaked in wine, sliced, and roasted), and 2 liang of Angelica root (sliced and roasted).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 158.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Miscarriage during pregnancy with retained placenta.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian bi per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 8 fen, strain, and drink while warm until the afterbirth is expelled.

Mangcao Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 158.,Miscarriage during pregnancy with retained placenta.

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