Rescue-in-Danger Upper Dan

Rescue-in-Danger Upper Dan,For cases of excessive postpartum blood loss leading to extreme deficiency and the generation of wind, manifested by blue lips, cold flesh, sweating, dizziness, mental confusion, or wheezing and shortness of breath—the patient’s life hangs by a thread.

Formulas Name : Rescue-in-Danger Upper Dan

Chinese Name : 济危上丹

Drug Formulation

Frankincense (ground), Wulingzhi (ground), Sulfur (ground), Taiyin Xuanjing Stone (ground), Dried Tangerine Peel (white pith removed), Mulberry Parasite, Genuine Donkey-Hide Gelatin (roasted and pounded), and Selaginella (raw)—each in equal parts.

Source

*Collection of Treasures for Childbirth and Child-Rearing*, Volume 1.

Processing

Grind the last four ingredients together until uniform, then stir-fry them in a stone vessel over low heat, taking care not to let them burn. Grind them again until extremely fine, then mix in the remaining powdered ingredients. Form into pills the size of a Paulownia seed using Rehmannia juice as a binder.

Benefits

For cases of excessive postpartum blood loss leading to extreme deficiency and the generation of wind, manifested by blue lips, cold flesh, sweating, dizziness, mental confusion, or wheezing and shortness of breath—the patient’s life hangs by a thread.

Instructions for Use

Administer 20 pills with warm wine after childbirth; Angelica wine may also be used.

Rescue-in-Danger Upper Dan,*Collection of Treasures for Childbirth and Child-Rearing*, Volume 1.,For cases of excessive postpartum blood loss leading to extreme deficiency and the generation of wind, manifested by blue lips, cold flesh, sweating, dizziness, mental confusion, or wheezing and shortness of breath—the patient’s life hangs by a thread.

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