Shou Tai Wan寿胎囊
Fetus Longevity Pill
- Medicinals
- 4
Composition
Strengthens Yang, nourishes Yin, astringes Jing and urine, benefits the marrow, tonifies the Kidneys and Liver and calms the fetus.
Tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin, strengthens the sinews and bones, expels Wind-Dampness, nourishes the Blood and calms the womb.
Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, strengthens the sinews and bones, stops uterine bleeding, calms the fetus and prevents miscarriage.
Tonifies the Blood, nourishes the Blood and stops bleeding.
Actions
- Secures the Kidneys
- Settles the fetus
Patterns treated
Deficiency of both Kidney Yin and Kidney Yang
Manifestations
- Soreness and a distended feeling in the lower back
- A feeling that the lower abdomen is sinking or collapsing
- Bleeding from the vagina while pregnant
- A dizzy sensation
- Ringing in the ears
- Legs that feel weak
- Urinating so often it verges on incontinence
- Tongue body
- Pale in color
- Coating
- White with a slippery quality
- Pulse
- Deep and lacking in strength at the rear position
Indications
- A pregnancy at risk of miscarrying
- Recurrent pregnancy loss
- Menstruation arriving ahead of schedule
- Bleeding from the vagina while pregnant
- Elevated blood pressure
- Difficulty conceiving
- An unsettled, restless fetus
Modifications
When Qi Deficiency is present
- +Ren Shen
When appetite is diminished
- +Chao Bai Zhu
When there is a feverish sensation
When bleeding occurs from the vagina
When miscarriage is threatened
- +Dang Shen
- +Bai Zhu
When threatened miscarriage involves heavier bleeding together with Interior Heat
When threatened miscarriage occurs alongside constipation
When Qi is deficient
When the gathering Qi has collapsed
When an overall feeling of Cold is present
When a more potent effect is wanted
When urine cannot be controlled
When threatened miscarriage arises from Kidney yin Deficiency
When threatened miscarriage is accompanied by Internal Cold
When pain is felt in the abdomen
When discharge contains blood
Cautions
Should not be used when pregnancy instability stems from Heat or Stagnation.