干姜（炮烈） 干地黄（洗净，焙） 芎 （洗，焙。各三两） 麦门冬（一升，汤浸去心，焙） 大豆（三
合，略炒） 附子（一枚，中者炮烈，去皮脐，切）
上十味 咀，以水一斗煮石，令熟，去石，纳诸药，煎取三升半，分四服，日三夜一，十日更一剂。
妊娠十月，五脏俱备，六腑齐通，纳天地气于丹田，故使关节入神皆备，但俟时而生。
妊娠一月始胚，二月始膏，三月始胞，四月形体成，五月能
动，六月筋骨立，七月毛发生，八月脏腑具，九月谷气入胃，十月诸神备，日满即产矣。宜服滑胎药，入月即服。
养胎临月服，令滑易产，丹参膏。
丹参膏
丹参（半斤，洗晒） 芎 （洗，焙） 当归（洗，去芦须，切，焙。各二两） 蜀椒（五合，炒，少时
以碗合定出汗。若有热者，以大麻入五合代）
上四味 咀，以清酒，溲湿停一宿以成，煎猪膏四升，微火煎膏，色赤如血，膏成，新布绞去滓。每日取
如枣许纳酒中，服之不可过服，至临月乃可服，旧用常验。
甘草散
令易生。母无疾病，未生一月。日预服，过三十日行步动作如故，儿生堕地，皆不自觉。
甘草（二两，炙，锉） 大豆黄卷（微炒） 干姜（炮烈，撕碎） 黄芩（尖如锥者） 桂心（不见火，
锉） 大麦 （炒。一方用粳米） 吴茱萸（拣去梗，汤洗三次，焙） 麻子仁（各三两）
上八味为细末，每服二钱，酒调服，日三服，白汤调下亦得。
千金丸
主养胎及产难颠倒胞不出，服一丸。伤毁不下，产余病汗不出，烦满不止，气逆满，以酒服一九，良。
一名保生丸。
甘草（炙，锉） 贝母（去心） 秦椒（炒出汗） 干姜（炮烈，撕碎） 桂心（去皮，不见火） 黄芩
（尖如锥者） 石斛（去根，锉） 石膏（硬者不 ，软者火 ） 粳米 大豆黄卷（炒。各六铢） 当归
（十二铢，洗，去芦须，切片子，焙） 麻子（三合）
上十二味为末，炼蜜和丸如弹子大。每服一丸，日三服，用枣汤化下。一方用蒲黄一两。
蒸大黄丸
治妊娠养胎，令易产。
大黄（三十铢，蒸，锉） 枳实（锉，去穣，麸炒） 芎 （洗，锉，焙） 白术（去芦，切，焙干）
杏仁（汤泡，去皮。各十八铢） 芍药（白者，锉） 浓朴（削去皮，生姜捣碎，淹一宿） 干姜（炮烈，各
十二铢） 吴茱萸（一两，拣去梗，汤泡，洗三、二次，焙）
上九味为末，炼蜜丸如梧桐子大。空腹酒下二十丸，日三服，未效加丸数。
滑胎令易产方
车前子（一升，水淘洗令净，控，焙干，隔纸炒） 阿胶（八两，锉碎，蛤粉炒泡起，去粉用） 滑石（三两）
上三味为细末，饮汤调服一钱，日再服。如生，月可服之。药利九窍，未产不得先服。
Ganjiang (Prepared Ginger Rhizome, processed until charred) Gan Dihuang (Prepared Rehmanniae Radix, washed and dried) Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma, washed and dried. Each 3 liang) Maimendong (Ophiopogonis Radix, 1 sheng, soaked in boiling water to remove the heart, then dried) Dadou (Sojae Semen, 3 he, slightly stir-fried) Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, one medium-sized piece, processed until charred, skin and umbilical scar removed, sliced)
The above ten herbs are coarsely crushed. Boil with one dou of water over a stone until the water boils and is cooked through. Remove the stone, add all the herbs, and decoct to obtain three and a half sheng. Divide into four doses: take three times during the day and once at night. After ten days, prepare a new batch.
In the tenth month of pregnancy, the five Zang organs are fully developed, and the six Fu organs are all patent. The Qi of Heaven and Earth is stored in the Dantian. Thus, the joints and spirit are fully prepared, awaiting only the proper time for birth.
In the first month of pregnancy, the embryo begins to form; in the second month, it becomes like paste; in the third month, the fetal sac forms; in the fourth month, the body shape is established; in the fifth month, movement begins; in the sixth month, sinews and bones are set; in the seventh month, hair grows; in the eighth month, internal organs are complete; in the ninth month, grain Qi enters the stomach; in the tenth month, all spirits are complete. When the term is full, delivery occurs. It is appropriate to administer Huatai medicines (herbs to facilitate smooth delivery) starting from the tenth month.
To nourish the fetus near term and facilitate easy delivery, use Danshen Gao (Salvia Root Ointment).
Danshen Gao
Danshen (Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, half jin, washed and sun-dried) Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma, washed and dried) Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, washed, rhizome and rootlets removed, sliced, dried. Each 2 liang) Shujiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium, 5 he, stir-fried, covered briefly with a bowl to induce sweating. If there is heat, replace with 5 he of Hemp Seed)
The above four herbs are coarsely crushed. Moisten with clear wine and let stand overnight to absorb. Add four sheng of lard and simmer gently over low fire until the ointment turns red like blood. Strain through fresh cloth to remove dregs. Take an amount the size of a jujube daily dissolved in wine. Do not overdose. May be taken starting one month before term. This is a traditional, effective formula.
Gancao San (Licorice Powder)
Facilitates easy birth. For mothers without illness, begin taking daily one month before the expected delivery date. After thirty days, physical activity remains normal. The infant is born without the mother feeling pain or awareness.
Gancao (Prepared Licorice Root, 2 liang, roasted and crushed) Dayou Huangjuan (Fermented Sojae Semen, lightly stir-fried) Ganjiang (Prepared Ginger Rhizome, processed until charred and torn) Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, those with tips like cones) Guixin (Cinnamomi Cortex, not exposed to direct fire, crushed) Damai (Hordei Fructus, stir-fried. One variant uses Jingmi/Rice) Wuzhuyu (Evodiae Fructus, stems removed, washed three times in hot water, dried) Maziren (Cannabis Seed. Each 3 liang)
The above eight herbs are ground into fine powder. Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with wine. Take three times daily. Mixing with plain boiled water is also acceptable.
Qianjin Wan (Thousand Gold Pill)
Mainly used for nourishing the fetus and treating difficult labor, malpresentation, or retained placenta. Take one pill. For injuries preventing expulsion, postpartum conditions with no sweat, persistent irritability and fullness, or rebellious Qi causing abdominal distension, take one to nine pills with wine for good results.
Also known as Baosheng Wan (Life-Preserving Pill).
Gancao (Roasted Licorice Root, crushed) Beimu (Fritillariae Bulbus, heart removed) Qinjiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium, stir-fried to release oil/sweat) Ganjiang (Prepared Ginger Rhizome, processed until charred and torn) Guixin (Cinnamomi Cortex, bark removed, not exposed to direct fire) Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, those with tips like cones) Shihu (Dendrobii Caulis, roots removed, crushed) Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, hard type uncalcined, soft type calcined) Jingmi (Rice) Dayou Huangjuan (Fermented Sojae Semen, stir-fried. Each 6 zhu) Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, 12 zhu, washed, rhizome and rootlets removed, sliced, dried) Maziren (Hemp Seed, 3 he)
The above twelve herbs are ground into powder. Mix with refined honey to form pills the size of a bullet. Take one pill per dose, three times daily, dissolved in Jujube Decoction. One variant adds 1 liang of Puhuang (Typhae Pollen).
Zheng Dahuang Wan (Steamed Rhubarb Pill)
Treats pregnancy, nourishes the fetus, and facilitates easy delivery.
Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, 30 zhu, steamed and crushed) Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, crushed, pith removed, bran-stir-fried) Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma, washed, crushed, dried) Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, rhizome removed, sliced, dried) Xingren (Pruni Armeniaci Semen, soaked in hot water, skin removed. Each 18 zhu) Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba, crushed) Houpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, bark scraped off, mashed with fresh ginger, soaked overnight) Ganjiang (Prepared Ginger Rhizome, processed until charred. Each 12 zhu) Wuzhuyu (Evodiae Fructus, 1 liang, stems removed, soaked in hot water, washed 3-4 times, dried)
The above nine herbs are ground into powder. Mix with refined honey to form pills the size of Sophora seeds. Take 20 pills on an empty stomach with wine, three times daily. Increase dosage if ineffective.
Huatai Ling Yichan Fang (Formula for Facilitating Smooth Delivery)
Cheqianzi (Plantaginis Semen, 1 sheng, washed clean, drained, dried, stir-fried between papers) Ejiao (Asini Corii Colla, 8 liang, crushed, stir-fried with Ge Fen/Clam Shell Powder until puffed, remove powder and use only the gelatin) Huashi (Talcum, 3 liang)
The above three herbs are ground into fine powder. Take 1 qian mixed with warm water, twice daily. Can be taken when the month is full. This medicine opens the nine orifices. Do not take before delivery.