Ruyi Powder for Inducing Labor，From *Chen Su’an’s Supplementary Explanations on Gynecology*, Volume 4.，For pregnant women who are inherently robust, have been overly nourished, lead a comfortable and leisurely lifestyle, and are completely free from worry or exertion.
Ruyi Powder for Inducing Labor
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Formulas Name : Ruyi Powder for Inducing Labor
Chinese Name : 催生如意散
Drug Formulation
Angelica sinensis (adjust amount according to the patient’s constitution), Ligusticum chuanxiong (adjust amount according to the patient’s constitution), winter mallow seeds 1 qian, plantain seeds 1 qian, cinnamon bark (omit in summer; use 8 fen in winter; 6 fen in spring and autumn), cloves 5 fen, talc 2 qian, safflower 1 qian, evodia 1 qian, raw sesame seeds 2 qian, boxwood tips 7 pieces, and trichosanthes peel 1.5 qian(reduce by half for those with deficiency).
Source
From *Chen Su’an’s Supplementary Explanations on Gynecology*, Volume 4.
Benefits
For pregnant women who are inherently robust, have been overly nourished, lead a comfortable and leisurely lifestyle, and are completely free from worry or exertion.
Note
From the ninth month onward, but no later than the tenth month, several doses may be taken in advance.
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Ruyi Powder for Inducing Labor,For pregnant women who are inherently robust, have been overly nourished, lead a comfortable and leisurely lifestyle, and are completely free from worry or exertion.