Yimu Decoction，From *Introduction to Obstetrics*, Volume 2.，When abortifacients fail to induce labor, the patient experiences chills and shivering as if drenched in water; even under heavy blankets, the jaw continues to clench uncontrollably. Moments later, the patient becomes feverish and feels as if burning; even in cold weather, she craves a cool breeze. There may be pain in the lower back and abdomen that comes and goes suddenly; when it occurs, it feels like being stabbed, cut, twisted, or bitten,accompanied by profuse sweating like rain and incessant moaning; or there may be thirst with a craving for hot soup, and foul-smelling, stagnant discharge from the vulva.
Yimu Decoction
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Formulas Name : Yimu Decoction
Chinese Name : 益母饮
Drug Formulation
Motherwort, Ginseng, Atractylodes, Fried Ginger, Astragalus, Fried Licorice, and Angelica.
Source
From *Introduction to Obstetrics*, Volume 2.
Benefits
When abortifacients fail to induce labor, the patient experiences chills and shivering as if drenched in water; even under heavy blankets, the jaw continues to clench uncontrollably. Moments later, the patient becomes feverish and feels as if burning; even in cold weather, she craves a cool breeze. There may be pain in the lower back and abdomen that comes and goes suddenly; when it occurs, it feels like being stabbed, cut, twisted, or bitten,accompanied by profuse sweating like rain and incessant moaning; or there may be thirst with a craving for hot soup, and foul-smelling, stagnant discharge from the vulva.
Instructions for Use
Boil 1.5 bowls of water down to 1 bowl, and take it while warm.
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Yimu Decoction,When abortifacients fail to induce labor, the patient experiences chills and shivering as if drenched in water; even under heavy blankets, the jaw continues to clench uncontrollably. Moments later, the patient becomes feverish and feels as if burning; even in cold weather, she craves a cool breeze. There may be pain in the lower back and abdomen that comes and goes suddenly; when it occurs, it feels like being stabbed, cut, twisted, or bitten,accompanied by profuse sweating like rain and incessant moaning; or there may be thirst with a craving for hot soup, and foul-smelling, stagnant discharge from the vulva.