Zi Xuan Decoction

Zi Xuan Decoction,Zixuan. During the 4th–5th months of pregnancy, the “Lord” and “Minister” fires nourish the fetus; however, due to a pre-existing excess of fire, the fetal qi becomes disharmonious and rises upward, causing distension, fullness, and pain in the chest and heart area.

Formulas Name : Zi Xuan Decoction

Chinese Name : 子悬汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Ginseng, 2 qian of Angelica sinensis root, 2 qian of White Peony root, 8 fen of Scutellaria baicalensis, 8 fen of Salvia miltiorrhiza, 8 fen of Perilla leaf, 8 fen of Tangerine peel, 8 fen of Amomum villosum, 8 fen of Cyperus rotundus (processed).

Source

From *Ye’s Gynecology*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Zixuan. During the 4th–5th months of pregnancy, the “Lord” and “Minister” fires nourish the fetus; however, due to a pre-existing excess of fire, the fetal qi becomes disharmonious and rises upward, causing distension, fullness, and pain in the chest and heart area.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger and 3 stalks of scallion whites; decoct in water and take orally.

Zi Xuan Decoction,From *Ye’s Gynecology*, Volume 2.,Zixuan. During the 4th–5th months of pregnancy, the “Lord” and “Minister” fires nourish the fetus; however, due to a pre-existing excess of fire, the fetal qi becomes disharmonious and rises upward, causing distension, fullness, and pain in the chest and heart area.

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