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Pregnancy-Preserving and Qi-Harmonizing Decoction

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Pregnancy-Preserving and Qi-Harmonizing Decoction,For symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, fever, loss of appetite, excessive sleepiness, and dizziness during the fourth or fifth month of pregnancy. Also for pregnancy-related distension, fever, and a taut, sluggish pulse.

Formulas Name : Pregnancy-Preserving and Qi-Harmonizing Decoction

Chinese Name : 保胎和气饮

Drug Formulation

Citrus Aurantium Peel (Zhi Ke) 4 qian, Magnolia Bark (Hou Po) 3 qian, Cyperus Rhizome (Xiang Fu Zi) 3 qian, Amomum Fruit (Sha Ren) 2 qian, Atractylodes Rhizome (Cang Zhu) 2 qian, Dried Tangerine Peel (Ju Hong) 2 qian, Perilla Leaf (Su Ye) 1 qian, Licorice Root (Gan Cao) 9 fen, Fennel Seed (Xiao Hui Xiang) 1.5 qian.

Source

*Jiyin Gangmu*, Volume 8.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients and divide into 3 doses.

Benefits

For symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, fever, loss of appetite, excessive sleepiness, and dizziness during the fourth or fifth month of pregnancy. Also for pregnancy-related distension, fever, and a taut, sluggish pulse.

Instructions for Use

For each dose, use 1.5 zhong of water; decoct until reduced to 7 fen, then take.

Pregnancy-Preserving and Qi-Harmonizing Decoction,*Jiyin Gangmu*, Volume 8.,For symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, fever, loss of appetite, excessive sleepiness, and dizziness during the fourth or fifth month of pregnancy. Also for pregnancy-related distension, fever, and a taut, sluggish pulse.

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