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Zisheng Decoction,Difficult labor and childbirth.

Formulas Name : Zisheng Decoction

Chinese Name : 自生饮

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Angelica sinensis, 2 qian of Chuanxiong, 2 qian of Zhi Ke (stir-fried), 1 qian of Motherwort, 6 fen of White Angelica, 1 qian of Fire Hemp Seeds (stir-fried, hulled).

Source

*Gujin Yijian*, Volume 12.

Processing

Coarsely grind the above ingredients into one dose.

Benefits

Difficult labor and childbirth.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while warm.

Zisheng Decoction,*Gujin Yijian*, Volume 12.,Difficult labor and childbirth.

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