Perilla Ointment，From *The Secret Records of Mothers and Children*, cited in Volume 23 of *Prescriptions from the Heart of Medicine*.，In cases of difficult labor—where delivery has lasted 3–5 days without success, with the fetus positioned transversely or vertically, or with one hand or one foot protruding—and despite trying every possible method, the delivery remains unsuccessful.
Perilla Ointment
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Formulas Name : Perilla Ointment
Chinese Name : 苏膏
Drug Formulation
1 jin of high-quality perilla, 1 sheng of okra seeds, 1 liang of talc, 1 liang of lycopodium, half a sheng of high-quality honey, and 2 liang of soybean hulls.
Source
From *The Secret Records of Mothers and Children*, cited in Volume 23 of *Prescriptions from the Heart of Medicine*.
Benefits
In cases of difficult labor—where delivery has lasted 3–5 days without success, with the fetus positioned transversely or vertically, or with one hand or one foot protruding—and despite trying every possible method, the delivery remains unsuccessful.
Instructions for Use
First, take 1 sheng of clear wine, finely grind the okra seeds, mix them with the perilla, and simmer over low heat until reduced to about half a sheng. Begin with half a spoonful, gradually increasing to one spoonful; taking too much may cause vomiting.
Note
Avoid raw and cold foods.
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Perilla Ointment,In cases of difficult labor—where delivery has lasted 3–5 days without success, with the fetus positioned transversely or vertically, or with one hand or one foot protruding—and despite trying every possible method, the delivery remains unsuccessful.