Stomach-Harmonizing Decoction with Added Xiao

Stomach-Harmonizing Decoction with Added Xiao,In cases of retained dead fetus, where the symptoms include blue fingernails and tongue, severe distension and oppression, and an extremely foul odor in the mouth.

Formulas Name : Stomach-Harmonizing Decoction with Added Xiao

Chinese Name : 平胃加消汤

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes, Magnolia Bark, Aged Tangerine Peel, Licorice.

Source

Formula from *De Xiao*, Volume 14; name cited in *Yi Lin Zuan Yao*, Volume 8.

Benefits

In cases of retained dead fetus, where the symptoms include blue fingernails and tongue, severe distension and oppression, and an extremely foul odor in the mouth.

Instructions for Use

Prepare two doses. For each dose, take one zhan each of wine and water; decoct together until reduced to one zhan. Then add half a liang of Puxiao (finely ground), and decoct for another 3–5 boils. Strain, allow to cool until slightly warm, and drink the entire amount. The fetus will then dissolve into blood-tinged fluid and be expelled.

Stomach-Harmonizing Decoction with Added Xiao,Formula from *De Xiao*, Volume 14; name cited in *Yi Lin Zuan Yao*, Volume 8.,In cases of retained dead fetus, where the symptoms include blue fingernails and tongue, severe distension and oppression, and an extremely foul odor in the mouth.

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