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Miraculous Oak Decoction for Inducing Labor,For young women giving birth for the first time, where the pelvic bones do not open, or where the baby is in a transverse position due to premature labor or excessive pushing.

Formulas Name : Miraculous Oak Decoction for Inducing Labor

Chinese Name : 催生神柞饮

Drug Formulation

1 liang of fresh oak branches (washed and chopped), 1 liang of motherwort, 5 qian of Sichuan lovage, 5 qian of Chinese angelica, and 3 fen of ginseng.

Source

From *Essentials of Obstetrics*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For young women giving birth for the first time, where the pelvic bones do not open, or where the baby is in a transverse position due to premature labor or excessive pushing.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 2 zhong of water until reduced to 1 zhong; take while warm.

Miraculous Oak Decoction for Inducing Labor，From *Essentials of Obstetrics*, Volume 3.，For young women giving birth for the first time, where the pelvic bones do not open, or where the baby is in a transverse position due to premature labor or excessive pushing.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 20, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 20, 2026

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