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Modified Foshou Powder,Women who have neglected their health maintenance in daily life, or who suffered from frequent illnesses before pregnancy, may develop a deficiency of both qi and blood, resulting in the failure of the pubic bones to separate during childbirth.

Formulas Name : Modified Foshou Powder

Chinese Name : 加料佛手散

Drug Formulation

Dang Gui 2 liang, Chuan Xiong 1 liang, Crab Claw 3 qian, Turtle Plastron (roasted with ghee, ground; fresh is best) 1 piece, Cinnamon Bark 1.5 qian, Raw Sesame Seeds 3 qian.

Source

From *Chen Su’an’s Supplementary Explanations on Gynecology*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Women who have neglected their health maintenance in daily life, or who suffered from frequent illnesses before pregnancy, may develop a deficiency of both qi and blood, resulting in the failure of the pubic bones to separate during childbirth.

Modified Foshou Powder,From *Chen Su’an’s Supplementary Explanations on Gynecology*, Volume 4.,Women who have neglected their health maintenance in daily life, or who suffered from frequent illnesses before pregnancy, may develop a deficiency of both qi and blood, resulting in the failure of the pubic bones to separate during childbirth.

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