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Sending the Fetus Decoction,For retained placenta after a normal delivery, accompanied by restlessness and occasional fainting spells.

Formulas Name : Sending the Fetus Decoction

Chinese Name : 送胞汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Angelica sinensis (washed with wine), 5 qian of Chuanxiong, 1 liang of Motherwort, 1 liang of Frankincense (with oil), 1 liang of Myrrh (with oil), 3 qian of Mustard Spikes (roasted until black), and 5 li of Musk (ground and dissolved separately).

Source

From *Fu Qingzhu’s Gynecology*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For retained placenta after a normal delivery, accompanied by restlessness and occasional fainting spells.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Sending the Fetus Decoction，From *Fu Qingzhu’s Gynecology*, Volume 2.，For retained placenta after a normal delivery, accompanied by restlessness and occasional fainting spells.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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