Tuo Hua Decoction

Tuo Hua Decoction,Women nearing delivery should take this formula beforehand. It also treats prolonged labor or retained dead fetus.

Formulas Name : Tuo Hua Decoction

Chinese Name : 脱花煎

Drug Formulation

7–8 qian or 1 liang of Angelica sinensis, 1–3 qian of Cinnamomum cassia, 2 qian of Chuanxiong, 2 qian of Achyranthes root, 1.5 qian of Plantago seed, and 1 qian of Safflower (this ingredient may be omitted if inducing labor).

Source

From *The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.

Benefits

Women nearing delivery should take this formula beforehand. It also treats prolonged labor or retained dead fetus.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 2 zhong of water until reduced to 8 fen; take while hot; or drink several cups of wine after taking the decoction.

Tuo Hua Decoction,From *The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.,Women nearing delivery should take this formula beforehand. It also treats prolonged labor or retained dead fetus.

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