Effect
Promote the flow of qi, activate blood and alleviate pain.
Indications
Difficult labour.
Ingredients
Radix Angelicae Sinensis (Danggui) 9 g,
Chuanxiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong) 6 g,
Zhi Qiao 6 g,
Herba Leonuri (Yimucao) 3 g,
Angelica anomala (Baizhi) 1.8 g,
Semen Cannabis (Huomaren) 3 g.
Explanation
Dang Gui: Tonifying blood and regulating menstruation.
Chuan Xiong and Bai Zhi: Dispersing wind-cold pathogens, relieving arthralgia due to pathogenic dampness, promoting the flow of Qi and blood.
Yi Mu Cao: Activating blood and regulating menstruation, promoting diuresis and dissolving edema, clearing heat and removing toxicity.
Huo Ma Ren: Moistening intestines for relaxing bowels.
Zhi Qiao: Promoting the flow of qi, soothing chest and middle energizer, relieving distention.
Administration
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken on empty stomach.