Miscarriage according to Chinese Medicine
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The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat miscarriage
Why might Baikal Skullcap Root (Huang Qin) help with miscarriage?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat miscarriage as can be seen on Baikal Skullcap Root's page.
Baikal Skullcap Roots is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Gallbladder, the Heart, the Large intestine, the Lung, the Small intestine and the Spleen.
Its main actions are: Expels Heat and Dampness. Clears Upper Burner Heat, especially of the Lung. Clears Heat and stops reckless movement of Blood. Clears pathogenic Heat which is upsetting the fetus. Cools the Liver, reducing Liver Yang rising syndrome.
Why might Cuscuta Seed (Tu Si Zi) help with miscarriage?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat miscarriage as can be seen on Cuscuta Seed's page.
Cuscuta Seeds is a Warm herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Kidney, the Liver and the Spleen.
Its main actions are: Tonifies Kidney Yang and Essence. Nourishes the Liver.
Why might Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu) help with miscarriage?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat miscarriage as can be seen on Atractylodes Rhizome's page.
Atractylodes Rhizomes is a Warm herb that tastes Bitter and Sweet. It targets the Spleen and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Tonifies the Spleen Qi. Fortifies the Spleen Yang and dispels Damp through urination. Tonifies Qi and stops sweating. Calms restless fetus when due to Deficiency of Spleen Qi.
Why might Eucommia Bark (Du Zhong) help with miscarriage?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat miscarriage as can be seen on Eucommia Bark's page.
Eucommia Bark is a Warm herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys. Calms ascendant Liver Yang (hypertension/high blood pressure). Calms a restless fetus.
Why might Cardamon Fruit (Bai Dou Kou) help with miscarriage?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat miscarriage as can be seen on Cardamon Fruit's page.
Cardamon Fruits is a Warm herb that tastes Pungent. It targets the Spleen, the Stomach and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Warms the Spleen and transforms Dampness. Invigorates Qi to remove Stomach and Spleen Qi Stagnation due to Dampness. Encourages appetite. Settles a restless fetus, stops morning sickness and prevents miscarriage. Used with tonifying herbs to prevent cloying and Stagnation.
Other symptoms often associated with miscarriage
Diarrhea Vomiting Dysentery Abdominal pain Morning sickness Loss of appetite Chest pain Hypertension Anorexia Dysphagia