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This formula nourishes the fetus and benefits blood, stabilizing and harmonizing the Zi Zang (uterus). It treats conditions arising from improper management during pregnancy, or due to overexertion, leading to restless fetus with insecurity, heaviness and pain in the waist and abdomen, obstruction of the Bao Luo (fetal membrane) with leakage of blood, intermittent discharge of lochia, diseases complicating the Zi Zang (uterus) preventing conception for a long time; or failing to secure and nourish the fetus after conception, resulting in fetal atrophy, dryness, stunted growth, exceeding the expected delivery date without birth, full months yet powerless movement, potentially causing injury or miscarriage; as well as inappropriate regulation at labor, premature fright, lochia flowing before the onset of labor, dryness of the fetal membranes leading to dystocia, transverse or breech presentation, extreme pain and confusion, failure to deliver for days, dead fetus retained in the uterus, coldness of the abdomen, cyanotic and black lips, vomiting of cold froth; postpartum rushing of evil blood upward causing dizziness, fainting, unconsciousness, panting, sweating; incomplete expulsion of blood stasis causing umbilical and abdominal pain, alternating chills and fever; or physical depletion due to labor, lingering weakness, sallow complexion, emaciation, palpitations, night sweats, poor appetite, gradually developing into Ru Lao (postpartum consumptive disease). Taking it regularly in the last month of pregnancy strengthens Qi, nourishes the fetus, facilitates normal delivery, moistens the fetus for easier birth; taking it regularly postpartum nourishes Qi and Blood, harmonizes Yin and Yang, consolidates the Cou Li (pores and interstices), strengthens the Fu Zang (hollow organs), treats Wind-Deficiency, and eliminates chronic cold.

Gan Cao (Licorice Root, roasted), Bei Mu (Fritillaria Bulb), Qin Jiao (Sichuan Pepper, remove eyes, stir-fried until oil appears), Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger, processed), Gui Xin (Cinnamon Twig Heart, stir-fried), Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root), Shi Hu (Dendrobium Stem, remove roots), Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum), Nuo Mi (Glutinous Rice, stir-fried), Da Dou Juan (Soybean Sprout, stir-fried, each 1 fen), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis Root, soaked in wine overnight, lightly stir-fried, 0.5 liang), Ma Zi Ren (Hemp Seed, 1.5 liang, separately ground). The above are powdered, mixed with refined honey to form pills the size of a bullet. Take one pill per dose, swallowed with warm wine or jujube soup as preferred, chewed thoroughly, taken on an empty stomach.

Treats restlessness and oppression felt during pregnancy. In the fourth month of gestation, the fetus receives the Qi of Shaoyin Jun Huo (Ministerial Fire of Hand-Shaoyin) to nourish Jing (Essence); in the sixth month, it receives the Qi of Shaoyin Xiang Huo (Ministerial Fire of Foot-Shaoyin) to nourish Qi. If the mother is fearful and timid, she often experiences restlessness, termed Zi Fan (Fetal Restlessness).

Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia Root, remove cross), Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber, remove heart, each 3 liang), Bai Fu Ling (Poria, 4 liang). The above are cut into coarse pieces for decoction. Take 4 qian per dose, add 1.5 sheng of water, and more than ten slices of Zhu Ye (Bamboo Leaf), decoct until reduced to 0.7 sheng, strain, and take warm.