Restless foetus according to Chinese Medicine
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Two herbal formulas that might help with restless foetus
Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 5 herbs
Key actions: Promotes Blood and lymphatic circulation, thus eleminates Blood Stagnation. Softens and resolves hard lumps such as cysts and fibroids.
Why might Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan help with restless foetus?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Blood Stagnation and Phlegm in the Uterus' of which restless fetus is a symptom.
An Tai Zhu Gao
Source date: 1879 AD
Number of ingredients: 14 herbs
Key actions: Strengthens the Qi and Blood. Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys. Calms the fetus.
Why might An Tai Zhu Gao help with restless foetus?
An Tai Zhu Gao has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of restless fetus
Japanese teasel root might help with restless foetus
Why might Japanese Teasel Root (Xu Duan) help with restless foetus?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat restless foetus as can be seen on Japanese Teasel Root's page.
Japanese Teasel Roots is a Warm herb that tastes Bitter and Sour. It targets the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys. Assists in the healing of bones. Both stops bleeding and moves Blood. Calms the foetus.
Other symptoms often associated with restless foetus
Abdominal pain Morning sickness Nausea Diarrhea Loss of appetite Painful period Irregular menstruation Lochia retention Joint stiffness Sore lower back