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Pregnant women suddenly experience stabbing, urgent, and severe colic pain in the heart and abdomen, resembling the sensation of being struck by a ghost. Massage is contraindicated at this time; the patient may suffer from suffocation and feel as if dying, or present with epistaxis (nosebleed) or hematemesis (vomiting blood). The treatment should primarily focus on regulating and tonifying Zheng Qi (Upright Qi / Vital Energy).

Treatment method: Decoct Jin Yin Teng (Lonicerae Japonicae Caulis) and drink the soup; it is highly effective. Alternatively, take a piece of cooked Ai Ye (Artemisiae Argyi Folium) the size of a fist, decoct it in water, and take the juice frequently. This addresses abdominal pain caused by Zhong E (Sudden Evil Attack / Acute Abdominal Crisis).

Formula 1: Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Chuan Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma) (each 2 liang), Ding Xiang (Caryophylli Flos) (6 qian), Qing Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride) (1 liang), Wu Zhu Yu (Evodiae Fructus) (5 qian, soaked in Jie Geng Tang and stir-fried until black). Mix evenly and grind into powder. Take 5 qian per dose, mixed with warm wine.

Formula 2: Sheng Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix) (2 qian), Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus), Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix) (each 7.5 qian). Mix evenly and grind into powder. Take 3 qian per dose, washed down with warm wine.

Formula 3: Ku Jie (Platycodonis Radix, stir-fried) (1 liang), Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) (5 qian). Decoct in water and take orally.

Another formula: Burn the sweat-stained clothes of a man to ash while preserving its medicinal properties (Cun Xing), mix with boiling water, and take orally.

Another method: Induce vomiting using salt water. Or, grind Zao Xin Tu (Furnacis Argilla) into powder, mix with well water, and take orally (2 qian).

In Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, the Heart governs the vessels and belongs to Fire; the Liver governs the sinews and belongs to Qi. When Qi and Fire blaze mutually, Jing Spasm (Jing Bing) occurs. The treatment principle is to calm the pulse, descend fire, and simultaneously nourish Qi and Blood. Use Gou Teng Tang (Uncaria Decoction) added with Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix), Shan Zhi (Gardeniae Fructus), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix), and Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma). If Wind-Phlegm surges upward, add Zhu Li (Bambusae Succus), Nan Xing (Arisaematis Cum Bile Rhizoma), and Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma). If there are urgent convulsions due to Wind pathogen, add Quan Xie (Scorpio) and Jiang Can (Bombyx Batryticatus). If caused by Qi and Blood deficiency, Ba Zhen Tang (Eight Treasure Decoction) is suitable, added with Gou Teng (Uncariae Ramulus cum Uncis) and Shan Zhi (Gardeniae Fructus). If symptoms such as weak convulsions, opisthotonos (body arched backward like a bow), and sweating like pearls occur, this indicates the extinction of the Liver channel's true Qi, which is incurable.

([Wu’s Commentary]: Jing Spasm refers to Gang Jing (Stiff Spasm) and Rou Jing (Flaccid Spasm). It resembles Lei Zhong Feng (Stroke-like Syndrome) and is a variant syndrome of Shang Han (Cold Damage).)

Gou Teng Tang Composition: Gou Teng (Uncariae Ramulus cum Uncis), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Fu Ling (Poria), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) (each 1 qian), Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix), Sang Ji Sheng (Taxilli Herba) (each 0.5 qian). Decoct in water and take orally. Avoid pork. Do not over-roast or over-decoct. If accompanied by irritability and heat, add Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum) 1.5 qian. If occurring during labor, add Gui Xin (Cinnamomi Cortex) 4 pieces.

Liver Heat attacks upward to the Taiyang acupoint region, causing phlegm-saliva congestion in the chest and diaphragm, leading to dizziness and vertigo. Or, swelling and nodules appear in the cheeks and neck.

([Wu’s Commentary]: Swelling and nodules in both cheeks are called Ma Sai (Mumps). They can be resolved by applying a mixture of Dian Hua (Indigo Naturalis) and Shi You (Persimmon Oil). Shi Oil is used by umbrella makers.)