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Zhuantian Decoction,Difficult labor where the feet or hands descend first.

Formulas Name : Zhuantian Decoction

Chinese Name : 转天汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of ginseng, 2 liang of Angelica sinensis (washed with wine), 1 liang of Chuanxiong, 3 qian of Sichuan Achyranthes, 4 fen of Cimicifuga, 1 fen of processed Aconite.

Source

*Fu Qingzhu’s Gynecology*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Difficult labor where the feet or hands descend first.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. After one dose, the baby will turn; after two more doses, delivery will proceed naturally.

Zhuantian Decoction,*Fu Qingzhu’s Gynecology*, Volume 2.,Difficult labor where the feet or hands descend first.

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