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Miraculous Seven-Sage Powder for Inducing Labor

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Miraculous Seven-Sage Powder for Inducing Labor

Formulas Name : Miraculous Seven-Sage Powder for Inducing Labor

Chinese Name : 催生神效七圣散

Drug Formulation

Corydalis, Myrrh, White Alum, White Angelica, Turmeric, Chinese Angelica, and Cinnamon Bark—equal parts of each.

Source

*Effective Formulas for Women*, Volume 17.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Instructions for Use

When labor pains begin, heat an iron plowshare (i.e., the plowhead) until it glows red, quench it in wine, mix in 3 qian of the medicine, and drink 1–2 cups. Labor will commence immediately.

Note

This formula may be taken only for lower back pain during labor.

Miraculous Seven-Sage Powder for Inducing Labor,*Effective Formulas for Women*, Volume 17.,

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