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Plantain Seed and Four Substances Decoction

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Plantain Seed and Four Substances Decoction,When amniotic fluid has dried up and the fetus cannot be delivered.

Formulas Name : Plantain Seed and Four Substances Decoction

Chinese Name : 车前四物汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Angelica sinensis, 4 liang of Plantain Seed, 5 qian of Raw Rehmannia, 5 qian of Sichuan Lovage, and 5 qian of Red Peony Root.

Source

*Yu’an*, Volume 5.

Benefits

When amniotic fluid has dried up and the fetus cannot be delivered.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water; just before taking, add 1 zhong of fermented rice wine and consume together.

Plantain Seed and Four Substances Decoction,*Yu’an*, Volume 5.,When amniotic fluid has dried up and the fetus cannot be delivered.

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