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Take the eastern-leading branches of a locust tree (Huai Shu) and hold them in hand. Also grasp the head of a cormorant (Lu Tou) with your hand. This is highly effective. Take one horse bit (Ma Xian). When pain is felt, have the parturient hold a single leaf in her left hand. Whether it is a flower leaf or a grass leaf, all are acceptable; it must be fresh and green. Moisten it with clean water and stick it to the back of the bed. Do not let others know. Hold one horse bit in each hand, and delivery will occur. Take fourteen seeds of Castor Bean (Bì Mā Zǐ), holding seven in each hand. The fetus will be delivered shortly.

Write the characters "Wang, Jing, Yi" on yellow paper using a new vermilion brush (if no new vermilion brush is available, a new ink brush may be used). Paste this paper on the bedposts and on doors and windows. Once the baby is born, quickly prepare incense and paper, burn the yellow paper with the writing, and send it into flowing water. If delayed, there is a risk of rectal prolapse.

In remote villages where medicine is unavailable, should such a situation occur, seek leaves of Sichuan Pepper (Huā Jiāo), Citron (Xiāng Yuán), Pomelo (Yòu Zi), Cornus (Zhū Yú), fresh ginger (Shēng Jiāng), green onion (Shēng Cōng), and Perilla (Zǐ Sù). Warm them and spread them over the abdomen. First place scallion whites underneath, then cover with sand. Grind seven peeled Castor Bean (Bì Mā Zǐ) seeds into a paste, add one fen of Musk (Shè Xiāng), grind again, and apply to the soles of the parturient's feet. Wash off immediately after delivery; if delayed, uterine prolapse may occur. If the uterus has already prolapsed, move the application to the vertex of the parturient's head, and the uterus will retract. Although this formula accelerates delivery, its medicinal properties are fierce and harsh; users must exercise caution.

Grind one Smoked Plum (Wū Méi), three Croton Seeds (Bā Dòu), and pepper powder into a paste. Mix with wine and vinegar, and apply below the navel. Delivery will follow. Alternatively, take three Croton Seeds (Bā Dòu) and seven Castor Bean (Bì Mā Zǐ) seeds, remove shells, and mash together. Spread onto oiled paper and apply to the area three finger-widths below the navel. Immediately after delivery, wipe the medicine clean with a wet cloth to prevent skin erosion. (Like the previous two formulas, if used mistakenly before term, it will only induce abortion and harm the pregnant woman; exercise caution.) It is also known as Tortoise Shell Powder (Guī Ké Sǎn), capable of opening the symphysis pubis, treating dystocia and retained dead fetus. Use two liang of Tortoise Shell (Guī Bǎn), one liang each of Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizome (Chuān Xiōng) and Angelica Sinensis Radix (Dāng Guī), five qian of Ashed Hair (Fà Huī), plus seven Cicada Slough (Chán Tuì) and one Snake Slough (Shé Tuì). Mix and apply to the abdomen. Close eyes and rest quietly for one shichen (two hours), and delivery will occur. Alternatively, add one liang of Plantago Seed (Chē Qián Zǐ) and apply.