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Ziqi Dan,Transverse presentation, breech presentation, and difficult labor.

Formulas Name : Ziqi Dan

Chinese Name : 紫炁丹

Drug Formulation

1 liang of whole Angelica sinensis, 5 qian of Chuanxiong, 5 qian of oak bark, 2 qian of safflower, 3 qian of roasted Astragalus, and 1 piece of decayed turtle shell (roasted).

Source

From *Essence of Ancient Formulas*, Volume 3.

Processing

According to the specified weights, mix each batch with honey to form 3 pills.

Benefits

Transverse presentation, breech presentation, and difficult labor.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 pill per dose, washed down with a decoction of 2 qian of Salvia miltiorrhiza.

Ziqi Dan,From *Essence of Ancient Formulas*, Volume 3.,Transverse presentation, breech presentation, and difficult labor.

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