Pregnant women can drink Xiao Chai Hu Tang if they have symptoms such as bitter fullness in the chest (feeling fullness and discomfort in the front and sides of the chest), cold and fever.
Xiao Chai Hu Tang is composed of Chai Hu, Han Xia, Scutellaria Baicalensis, Ginseng, Ginger, Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae, and Jujubae. In the formula, Chaihu penetrates and excretes the evil of Shaoyang, Scutellaria baicalensis clears and excretes the heat of Shaoyang, Semixia, Ginger lowers the rebelliousness of the stomach and stops vomiting, Ginseng, Jujubes benefit the qi and strengthen the spleen, and Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae harmonizes all the medicines (harmonizing the properties of different Chinese medicines).
Xiao Chai Hu Tang has the effect of conciliating Shaoyang (treating external heat illnesses in which the evil is between half-expression and half-li). It can be used in typhoid fever with Shaoyang symptoms, manifesting as bitter fullness in the chest and hypochondriacs, tacit disinterest in food and drink, chills and fever, dryness in the throat and bitterness in the mouth, joyful vomiting and heartburn, and dizziness. Jaundice, malaria, etc. are seen in the above Shaoyang symptoms. Therefore, pregnant women with the above symptoms may use this formula under the supervision of a doctor.
Pregnant women should consult a doctor in time if they feel unwell, and choose medication under the guidance of a professional gynecologist, and should not use medication on their own, so as not to cause damage to the organism.