Tai Shan Pan Shi San (泰山磐石散) tonifies the qi and blood and calms the fetus; for habitual or threatened miscarriage from qi and blood deficiency.
English Name
Powder that Gives the Stability of Mount Tai
Classical Source
Gu Jin Yi Tong, 1556
Ingredients
Actions & Functions
- Tonifies the qi and blood
- Calms and secures the fetus
Indications
Qi and blood deficiency in pregnancy: a restless fetus, a history of miscarriage, fatigue, a pale complexion, poor appetite, and a weak lower back.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: pale. Pulse: slippery but weak.
Modifications
Taken preventively in those with recurrent pregnancy loss from deficiency.
Cautions & Contraindications
For deficiency patterns in pregnancy; manage threatened miscarriage with medical supervision.
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