加味芎归汤 治一切横生倒产。沥浆生交骨不开。子死腹中等症。大剂连服。即生。神验。
当归(二钱半) 川芎(一钱) 龟板(一钱酥炙) 生子头发(瓦上炙存性一钱)
水煎服。如人行五里许即生。一方。当归一两。川芎七钱。龟板一个。头发一握。分量多少。临时酌量。
佛手散 治一切横生倒产。子死腹中。
当归(五钱) 川芎(三钱)
水七分。酒三分。同煎七分服。一方。遇横生倒产死胎。加马料豆一合。炒乘热淬水中。加童便一半煎服。少刻再
服。
滑胎饮 治临产努力太早者。
滑石(一两) 冬葵子(五钱) 甘草(一钱)
酒下末二钱。
催生四物汤 治横生逆产。
四物汤加 枳壳 蜀葵子
交骨不开方 治交骨不开。
人参(二钱) 生地(三钱) 当归(钱半) 牛膝(钱六分)
神应散 治沥胞生。
生蜜 酒酿 菜油(各半杯)
煎数沸。入童便。润肠易产。
子逆汤 治子逆冲上。
人参(二钱) 砂仁(一钱) 菜油(熬一两)
黄葵子散 治同上。
黄葵子七十粒。
炒研。酒下。
催生如意散 治临产前先见红。
人参 乳香(各一钱) 辰砂(五分)
鸡子清调姜汤下。
平胃散 治死胎不下。指甲青舌青。胀闷。口中作屎臭。
苍术 浓朴 陈皮(各一钱) 炙草(五分)
水酒煎好。入朴硝五钱。再煎三四沸。温服。其胎化血水下。或只用朴硝五钱研细。童便调。温服亦妙。或用二钱。
顺流水下。
官桂丸 治同上。
当归 官桂 甘草 白芍 炮姜 生地(各一两) 黑豆(三两)
共为末。酒下。
清魂散 治产时血晕。
泽兰 荆芥 人参(各一钱) 川芎(四钱) 甘草(三分)
为末。
牛膝归尾汤 治胞衣不下。
牛膝 归尾 木通(各三钱) 滑石(四钱) 秋葵子 瞿麦(各一钱半)
牛膝芒硝汤 治同上。
牛膝 芒硝 当归 红花 桃仁
酒煎。
牛膝汤 治同上。
延胡索(五钱) 牛膝 当归(各三钱)
酒煎。
妙香散 治败血冲心。
麝香(一钱另研) 辰砂(三钱另研) 木香(二钱半另研) 姜山药 远志 茯苓 茯神(各一两) 人参 桔
梗甘草(各五钱)
酒下二钱。
二萸散 治茄病。
吴萸 山萸 川楝子(各一钱) 白蒺藜(九分) 海藻 延胡索 桔梗 青皮(各八分) 小茴 五味(各七分)
茯苓(五分)
米汤下。
铁粉散 治子宫不收。
当归 磁石(各五钱) 铁粉(三钱)
共为末。米汤下。
托药 治同上。
蓖麻叶有角者。捣烂。加枯矾末。以纸片摊药托之。
掺药 治同上。
先用淡竹根煎汤洗净。次以五倍子白矾共为末掺之。
难产方 总治产难。
川芎 当归 榆皮 龟板 百草霜(各一钱) 前胡(七分)
胜金丹 治虚劳。妇人临产。
人参 白芍 赤芍 川芎 丹皮(各两半) 肉桂 茯苓 牛膝(各二两半) 当归 白薇(各四两) 本(三
两)
以上药合一处。酒浸一日。井水淘出。焙末。四制香附末一斤。熟地四两打和一处。再入 赤石脂 白石脂(各二
两) 乳香 没药(各一两) 琥珀 朱砂(各五钱)
蜜丸。金箔为衣。酒下。汗出愈。兼治子宫虚冷不育。服二十丸即孕。又治积年手足麻痹。半身不遂。又下死胎。
又治崩带。又治产后等疾。不论远近。并宜服之。又治男子五劳七伤。
如圣膏 治难产。及死胎不下。十分危急者。
巴豆(去壳十六粒) 蓖麻子(去壳四十粒) 麝香(二钱)
同打如泥。摊绢帛。贴脐上一时。产下急急洗去。
夺命丹 治产后血入胞衣。胀满冲心。日久不下。危急者。
炮附子(五钱) 丹皮 炒干漆(各一两)
以醋一升。入大黄末一两。熬成膏。和丸。酒下五十丸。
牛膝汤 治胞衣不下。腹胀满即杀人。服此即烂下。
滑石末(三钱) 冬葵子(二钱) 木通 当归 牛膝 瞿麦(各钱半)
夺命丸 治小产下血多。子死腹中。憎寒。手指唇口爪甲青白。面色黄。黑胎上抢心。闷绝欲死。冷汗出。喘
满不食。或误服毒物草药。伤动胎气。下血不止。胎尚未损者。服之可安。已死可下。若胎腐腹中危急者。立可取出。
此方的系异人传授。至妙。
桂枝 丹皮 赤苓 赤芍 桃仁
等分。蜜丸芡子大。空心服三丸。淡醋汤下。此即仲景桂枝茯苓丸。但用淡醋汤下不同耳。
蟹爪散 下胎极效。妊妇有病欲去胎者宜此。
蟹爪(二合) 桂心 瞿麦(各一两) 牛膝(二两)
每末一钱。空心酒服。
滑胎煎 临月宜常服数剂。以便易生。亦治胞衣不下。
当归(三五钱) 熟地(三钱) 杜仲 山药(各二钱) 川芎 枳壳(各七分)
食前温服。气弱体虚。加人参、白术。随宜用之。
又方 治同上。
阿胶(八两) 滑石(三两) 车前子(一升)
每末方寸匕。米饮下。日二服。至生月。乃服此药。大利九窍。切不可未至临月。先服或多服。虚弱人亦不可服。
保生无忧散 治胎肥气逆。临蓐难产。
酒浸当归 盐枳壳 川芎 木香 白芍 炙草(各钱半) 血余炭(另研) 乳香(另研各五分)
水煎。入二末。不拘时服。
半夏汤 治胞干。不能生产。
半夏曲(两半) 肉桂(七分) 大黄(五分) 桃仁(略炒三十枚)
先服四物汤一二帖。次服本方。每咀片一钱。加姜三片煎。
小营煎 治胎衣不下。临月服之亦易生。
炒白芍 当归 山药 杞子(各二钱) 炙草(一钱) 熟地(二三钱)
食远温服。
脱花煎 凡临盆将产者。宜先服此药催生最佳。并治难产。经曰。或死胎不下。俱妙。
川芎(二钱) 当归(七八钱或一两) 肉桂(一二三钱) 牛膝(二钱) 车前子(一钱半) 红花(一钱催生
不用亦可)
水二盏。煎八分。热服。或服后饮酒数杯亦妙。若胎死坚滞不下者。加朴硝三五钱即下。
胡连丸 安胎圣药。
条芩(四两) 砂仁(略炒) 炙草(各一两) 白术 莲肉(各二两)
用山药四两。打糊为丸。米饮下。
寿脾煎 一名摄营煎。治心脾气虚。胎动不安。
白术(二三钱) 当归 山药(各二钱) 枣仁(钱半) 炙草(一钱) 远志(三五七分) 炮姜(一二
钱) 炒莲肉(二十粒) 人参(一二钱急者随症多加)
五福饮 治气血俱虚。胎动不安。
人参(随宜) 熟地(二三四钱) 当归(二三钱) 炙草(一钱) 白术(钱半)
食远温服。
紫苏饮 治妊娠失调。胎气不安。上攻作痛。名曰子悬。并临产气结不下等症。
人参 甘草(各五钱) 大腹皮 川芎 紫苏叶 白芍 陈皮 当归(各一两)
每粗末一两。加葱姜煎。一方。无人参有香附。又一方无川芎。名七宝散。若肝脾气血虚而有火不安者。宜兼逍遥
散。若脾气虚弱而不安。宜四君芎归汤。
滑胎枳壳散 妊娠七八月。宜常服此。滑胎易产。即湖阳公主所服方也。
麸枳壳(二两) 炙草(一两)
每末三钱。千沸汤点服。一方。加当归、木香等分。蜜丸。所以佐枳壳之苦寒也。名内补丸。
来苏散 治临盆用力太过。气脉衰弱。精神困倦。目眩头晕。口噤面青发直。不省人事。
木香 神曲 陈皮(去白) 麦芽 阿胶 黄 白芍 苎根 甘草(各三钱) 糯米(一合半炒黑生姜一钱)
水煎。如不下。抉口灌之。速进为妙。
加味四君子汤 治呕逆不止。
人参 白术 茯苓 炙草 半夏 陈皮 藿香 砂仁
每粗末四钱。加姜三枣二煎。
油蜜煎 治难产。沥浆胞。干胎不得下。
香油 白蜜
童便各一碗。和匀。慢火煎一二沸。掠去沫。入滑石末一两。或益母草末。搅匀。顿服。外以油蜜于
母腹脐上摩之。一方。止用油蜜童便。能下难产。
霹雳丹 治临产忽然气痿。目翻口噤。面黑唇青。沫出。子母俱损。两颊微红。子死母活。
蛇蜕(一条瓦罐内 ) 蚕蜕(烧存性二钱) 男发灰(一钱) 黑铅(二钱半) 制水银(七分半) 千里马(即
路上左脚草鞋一只取鼻洗净烧灰一钱)
猪心血丸桐子大。金箔为衣。每二丸。倒流水灌下。或入伏龙肝调下。生着儿头戴出。
黑神散 一名催生如圣散。治横生逆产。其功甚大。并治胎前产后。月水不止崩漏等症。
白芷不见火 百草霜
等分每末二钱。以童便米醋和如膏。加沸汤调下。或童便酒煎。进二服。血得黑则止。此方大能固血。又免血涸甚
妙。一方。加滑石末煎。芎归汤送下。
Jiawei Xionggui Tang (Modified Ligusticum and Angelica Decoction): Treats all cases of transverse presentation and breech birth. Premature rupture of membranes, failure of the pubic symphysis to separate (Gujiao Bukai), fetal death in utero, and other conditions. Administer large doses continuously; delivery will occur. Miraculously effective.
Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (2.5 qian), Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizoma) (1 qian), Guiban (Testudinis et Testis Carapax et Plastrum) (1 qian, roasted with butter), Shengzi Toufa (Capilli Humani Carbonatus) (roasted on a tile until carbonized, 1 qian).
Decoct in water and take. Delivery should occur within the time it takes a person to walk five li. Another prescription: Danggui (1 liang), Chuanxiong (7 qian), one Guiban, a handful of hair. Dosages should be adjusted according to circumstances.
Foshou San (Buddha's Hand Powder): Treats all cases of transverse presentation and breech birth. Fetal death in utero.
Danggui (5 qian), Chuanxiong (3 qian).
Decoct with seven parts water and three parts wine until seven parts remain, then take. Another prescription: For transverse presentation, breech birth, or retained dead fetus, add Maeliaodou (Vigna Angularis Seed) (1 he), stir-fry until hot, steep in water while hot, add half a portion of Tongbian (Infant Urine), decoct and take. Take again after a short while.
Huatai Yin (Slippery Fetus Decoction): Treats premature exertion during labor.
Huashi (Talcum) (1 liang), Dongkuizi (Abelmoschi Semen) (5 qian), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (1 qian).
Take 2 qian of powder with wine.
Cuisheng Siwu Tang (Urging Birth Four Substances Decoction): Treats transverse and inverted presentations.
Siwu Tang (Four Substances Decoction) plus Zhike (Aurantii Fructus) and Shuikuizi (Malvae Silvestris Semen).
Jiaoguo Bukai Fang (Formula for Opening the Pubic Symphysis): Treats failure of the pubic symphysis to separate.
Renshen (Ginseng Radix) (2 qian), Shengdi (Rehmanniae Radix) (3 qian), Danggui (1.5 qian), Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix) (0.6 qian).
Shenying San (Divine Response Powder): Treats premature rupture of membranes.
Shengmi (Raw Honey), Jiuniang (Fermented Glutinous Rice), Caiyou (Vegetable Oil) (each half cup).
Boil briefly. Add Tongbian. Moisten the intestines to facilitate easy delivery.
Zini Tang (Fetal Reversal Decoction): Treats fetal malpresentation rising upwards.
Renshen (2 qian), Sharen (Amomi Fructus) (1 qian), Caiyou (decocted 1 liang).
Huangkuizi San (Yellow Hibiscus Seed Powder): Treats the above condition.
Huangkuizi (Seeds of Yellow Hibiscus) (70 grains).
Stir-fry, grind into powder, take with wine.
Cuisheng Ruyi San (Urging Birth as You Wish Powder): Treats vaginal bleeding before labor begins.
Renshen, Rushiang (Boswelliae Resin) (each 1 qian), Chencha (Cinnabaris) (0.5 qian).
Mix with egg white and take with ginger soup.
Pingwei San (Peaceful Stomach Powder): Treats retained dead fetus. Cyanosis of fingernails and tongue. Abdominal distension and oppression. Fecal odor in the mouth.
Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), Nongpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) (each 1 qian), Zhi Cao (Prepared Licorice Root) (0.5 qian).
Decoct with water and wine. Add Poxiao (Natrii Sulfas) (5 qian). Boil for three to four times. Take warm. The fetus will dissolve into bloody fluid and pass down. Alternatively, use only 5 qian of finely ground Poxiao, mix with Tongbian, and take warm. This is also excellent. Or use 2 qian, taken with flowing water.
Guangui Wan (Official Cinnamon Pill): Treats the above condition.
Danggui, Guangui (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Gancao, Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Paojiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Praeparatum), Shengdi (each 1 liang), Heidou (Sojae Semen Nigrum) (3 liang).
Grind into powder, take with wine.
Qinghun San (Clear Soul Powder): Treats blood syncope during childbirth.
Zelan (Lycopus Lucidus Herba), Jingjie (Schizonepetae Herba), Renshen (each 1 qian), Chuanxiong (4 qian), Gancao (0.3 qian).
Grind into powder.
Niuxi Guiwei Tang (Achyranthes and Angelica Tail Decoction): Treats retained placenta.
Niuxi, Guiwei (Angelicae Sinensis Radix Caulis), Mutong (Akebiae Caulis) (each 3 qian), Huashi (4 qian), Qiukuizi (Abelmoschi Moschatus Semen), Qumai (Dianthi Herba) (each 1.5 qian).
Niuxi Mangxiao Tang (Achyranthes and Mirabilite Decoction): Treats the above condition.
Niuxi, Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas Exsiccatum), Danggui, Honghua (Carthami Flos), Taoren (Persicae Semen).
Decoct with wine.
Niuxi Tang (Achyranthes Decoction): Treats the above condition.
Yanhusuo (Corydalis Rhizoma) (5 qian), Niuxi, Danggui (each 3 qian).
Decoct with wine.
Miaoxiang San (Wonderful Fragrance Powder): Treats敗血 (retained blood) rushing to the heart.
Shexiang (Moschus) (1 qian, separately ground), Chencha (3 qian, separately ground), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix) (2.5 qian, separately ground), Jiang Shanyao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma with Ginger), Yuanzhi (Polygalae Radix), Fuling (Poria), Fushen (Poria with Hostwood) (each 1 liang), Renshen, Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix), Gancao (each 5 qian).
Take 2 qian with wine.
Eryu San (Two Cornels Powder): Treats vaginitis/uterine prolapse (Qie Bing).
Wuyu (Evodiae Fructus), Shanyuzhu (Corni Fructus), Chuanlianzi (Toosendan Fructus) (each 1 qian), Baijili (Tribuli Fructus) (0.9 fen), Haizao (Sargassum), Yanhusuo, Jiegeng, Qingpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride) (each 0.8 fen), Xiaohui (Foeniculi Fructus), Wuwei (Schisandrae Fructus) (each 0.7 fen), Fuling (0.5 fen).
Take with rice gruel.
Tiefen San (Iron Powder Powder): Treats uterine inversion/prolapse.
Danggui, Cishi (Magnetitum) (each 5 qian), Tiefen (Ferrum Oxydatum Rubrum) (3 qian).
Grind into powder, take with rice gruel.
Tuo Yao (Supporting Medicine): Treats the above condition.
Castor leaves with angles. Mash thoroughly. Add Gufan (Alumen) powder. Spread the medicine on paper strips to support the prolapsed organ.
Chan Yao (Insufflation Medicine): Treats the above condition.
First wash with decoction of light bamboo roots. Then apply powder made from Wubeizi (Terminaliae Chebulae Fructus) and Baifan (Alumen) to the area.
Nanchan Fang (Difficult Birth Formula): General treatment for difficult birth.
Chuanxiong, Danggui, Yupi (Ulmus Bark), Guiban, Baicaoshuang (Carbonis Sparganii) (each 1 qian), Qianhu (Peucedani Radix) (0.7 fen).
Shengjin Dan (Victorious Gold Pill): Treats deficiency consumption. For women in labor.
Renshen, Baishao, Chishao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra), Chuanxiong, Danpi (Moutan Cortex) (each 2.5 liang), Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Fuling, Niuxi (each 2.5 liang), Danggui, Baiwei (Cynanchi Atrati Radix) (each 4 liang), Ben (Ligustici Wallichii Rhizoma) (3 liang).
Combine the above herbs. Soak in wine for one day. Rinse with well water. Dry and grind into powder. Mix with 1 jin of Sizhi Xiangfu (Processed Cyperi Rhizoma) powder and 4 liang of Shudi (Prepared Rehmanniae Radix). Add Chishizhi (Halloysitum Rubrum) and Baishizhi (Halloysitum Album) (each 2 liang), Rushiang, Moyao (Myrrhae Resin) (each 1 liang), Hupo (Electrum), Zhusha (Cinnabaris) (each 5 qian).
Make honey pills. Coat with gold foil. Take with wine. Recovery occurs with sweating. Also treats infertility due to cold uterus. Pregnancy may occur after taking 20 pills. Also treats chronic numbness of hands and feet, hemiplegia. Expels retained dead fetus. Treats metrorrhagia and leukorrhea. Treats postpartum diseases. Suitable for all stages. Also treats male five labors and seven injuries.
Rusheng Gao (As Sacred Paste): Treats difficult birth and retained dead fetus in critical conditions.
Badou (Crotonis Fructus) (shelled, 16 grains), Bimazi (Ricini Semen) (shelled, 40 grains), Shexiang (2 qian).
Pound into a paste. Spread on silk. Apply to the umbilicus for one shichen (two hours). Wash off immediately after delivery.
Duoming Dan (Life-Rescuing Pill): Treats postpartum blood entering the placenta, causing distension rushing to the heart, retained for a long time, in critical condition.
Paofuzi (Prepared Aconiti Lateralis Radix) (5 qian), Danpi, Kaoganqi (Stir-fried Dry Qixi) (each 1 liang).
Add 1 sheng of vinegar and 1 liang of Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) powder. Simmer into a paste. Make pills. Take 50 pills with wine.
Niuxi Tang (Achyranthes Decoction): Treats retained placenta. Abdominal distension can be fatal. This formula causes it to rot and pass.
Huashi powder (3 qian), Dongkuizi (2 qian), Mutong, Danggui, Niuxi, Qumai (each 0.5 qian).
Duoming Wan (Life-Rescuing Pill): Treats excessive bleeding after miscarriage. Fetal death in utero. Aversion to cold. Cyanosis of fingers, lips, and nails. Yellow complexion. Black fetus rushing to the heart. Suffocation and near death. Cold sweat. Panting, fullness, anorexia. Or accidental ingestion of toxic herbs damaging fetal qi. Unstoppable bleeding. If the fetus is not yet damaged, this pill can stabilize it. If dead, it can expel it. If the fetus is decomposing in the uterus in critical condition, it can be extracted immediately.
This formula was indeed taught by a strange man. Extremely profound.
Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Danpi, Chiling (Red Poria), Chishao, Taoren.
Equal parts. Make honey pills the size of Euryale seeds. Take 3 pills on an empty stomach with light vinegar soup. This is essentially Zhang Zhongjing's Guizhi Fuling Wan (Cinnamon Twig and Poria Pill), differing only in the vehicle of administration (light vinegar soup).
Xiezha San (Crab Claw Powder): Extremely effective in expelling the fetus. Suitable for pregnant women with illness who wish to terminate pregnancy.
Xiezha (Crab Claws) (2 he), Guixin (Cinnamomi Cortex), Qumai (each 1 liang), Niuxi (2 liang).
Take 1 qian of powder on an empty stomach with wine.
Huatai Jian (Slippery Fetus Decoction): Should be taken regularly in the final month to facilitate easy delivery. Also treats retained placenta.
Danggui (3-5 qian), Shudi (3 qian), Duzhong (Eucommiae Cortex), Shanyao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma) (each 2 qian), Chuanxiong, Zhike (each 0.7 fen).
Take warm before meals. For weak qi and deficient constitution, add Renshen and Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma). Use as appropriate.
Another Prescription: Treats the above condition.
Ejiao (Asini Corii Colla) (8 liang), Huashi (3 liang), Cheqianzi (Plantaginis Semen) (1 sheng).
Take a "fang cun bi" (square-inch scoop) of powder each time with rice drink. Twice daily. Start taking this medicine only in the month of delivery. It greatly benefits the nine orifices. Do not take it before the month of delivery, nor take excessive amounts. Deficient persons should not take it.
Baosheng Wuyou San (Protect Life Without Worries Powder): Treats fetal obesity and rebellious qi. Difficult labor.
Jiu Jin Danggui (Wine-soaked Angelica), Yan Zhike (Salt-processed Aurantium), Chuanxiong, Muxiang, Baishao, Zhi Cao (each 0.5 qian), Xueyu Tan (Carbonized Human Hair) (separately ground), Rushiang (separately ground, each 0.5 fen).
Decoct in water. Add the two powders. Take at any time.
Banxia Tang (Pinellia Decoction): Treats dry vagina preventing delivery.
Banxia Qu (Pinelliae Fermentum) (2.5 liang), Rougui (0.7 fen), Dahuang (0.5 fen), Taoren (lightly stir-fried, 30 grains).
First take Siwu Tang (Four Substances Decoction) for 1-2 doses. Then take this formula. Take 1 qian of chopped pieces per dose, add 3 slices of ginger, and decoct.
Xiaoying Jian (Little Camp Decoction): Treats retained placenta. Taking it in the final month facilitates easy delivery.
Chao Baishao (Stir-fried White Peony Root), Danggui, Shanyao, Qizi (Goji Berry) (each 2 qian), Zhi Cao (1 qian), Shudi (2-3 qian).
Take warm after meals.
Tuohua Jian (Flower-Shedding Decoction): For those about to give birth, taking this medicine first is best for urging birth. Also treats difficult birth. As the classics say, whether for retained dead fetus or otherwise, it is excellent.
Chuanxiong (2 qian), Danggui (7-8 qian or 1 liang), Rougui (1-3 qian), Niuxi (2 qian), Cheqianzi (1.5 qian), Honghua (1 qian; optional for urging birth).
Decoct 2 zhan of water until 0.8 zhan remains. Take hot. Drinking a few cups of wine after taking the medicine is also good. If the dead fetus is hard and stuck, adding 3-5 qian of Poxiao will cause expulsion.
Hulian Wan (Anemarrhenae Pill): Holy medicine for calming the fetus.
Tiao Qin (Scutellariae Radix) (4 liang), Sharen (lightly stir-fried), Zhi Cao (each 1 liang), Baizhu, Lianrou (Lotus Seed) (each 2 liang).
Use 4 liang of Shanyao to make paste for pills. Take with rice drink.
Shoupi Jian (Longevity Spleen Decoction): Also known as Sheying Jian. Treats deficiency of Heart and Spleen qi causing restless fetus.
Baizhu (2-3 qian), Danggui, Shanyao (each 2 qian), Zaoren (Zizyphi Semen) (0.5 qian), Zhi Cao (1 qian), Yuanzhi (3-5-7 fen), Paojiang (1-2 qian), Chao Lianrou (20 grains), Renshen (1-2 qian, increase according to severity in acute cases).
Wufu Yin (Five Blessings Decoction): Treats combined deficiency of qi and blood causing restless fetus.
Renshen (as needed), Shudi (2-3-4 qian), Danggui (2-3 qian), Zhi Cao (1 qian), Baizhu (0.5 qian).
Take warm after meals.
Zisu Yin (Perilla Leaf Decoction): Treats pregnancy imbalance, restless fetal qi, pain attacking upwards, known as Zi Xuan (Fetal Suspension). Also treats qi stagnation preventing delivery during labor.
Renshen, Gancao (each 5 qian), Dafupi (Arecae Pericarpium), Chuanxiong, Zisu Ye (Perillae Folium), Baishao, Chenpi, Danggui (each 1 liang).
Take 1 liang of coarse powder per dose, add green onion and ginger, and decoct. Another prescription replaces Renshen with Xiangfu (Cyperi Rhizoma). Another removes Chuanxiong, named Qibao San (Seven Treasures Powder). For Liver and Spleen qi-blood deficiency with fire causing unrest, combine with Xiaoyao San (Free and Easy Wanderer Powder). For Spleen qi deficiency causing unrest, use Sijun Xionggui Tang (Four Gentlemen, Ligusticum, and Angelica Decoction).
Huatai Zhike San (Slippery Fetus Aurantium Powder): For pregnancy at 7-8 months, take regularly. Slips the fetus for easy delivery. This is the formula taken by Princess Huyang.
Fu Zhike (Bran-processed Aurantium) (2 liang), Zhi Cao (1 liang).
Take 3 qian of powder per dose, mixed with thousand-boiled water. Another prescription adds Danggui and Muxiang in equal parts, made into honey pills. This balances the bitter-cold nature of Zhike. Named Neibu Wan (Internal Nourishing Pill).
Laisu San (Reviving Dust Powder): Treats excessive exertion during labor, leading to weak qi and vessels, mental fatigue, dizziness, locked jaw, cyanotic face, straightened hair, and unconsciousness.
Muxiang, Shenqu (Massa Medicata Fermentata), Chenpi (peeled), Maiya (Hordei Fructus Germinatus), Ejiao, Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Baishao, Zhugen (Bambusae Caulis in Taeniam), Gancao (each 3 qian), Nuomi (Glutinous Rice) (1.5 he, stir-fried black), Shengjiang (Ginger) (1 qian).
Decoct in water. If unable to swallow, pry open the mouth and pour in. Fast administration is best.
Jiawei Sijunzi Tang (Modified Four Gentlemen Decoction): Treats persistent vomiting and reflux.
Renshen, Baizhu, Fuling, Zhi Cao, Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Chenpi, Huoxiang (Agastaches Herba), Sharen.
Take 4 qian of coarse powder per dose, add 3 slices of ginger and 2 dates, and decoct.
Youmi Jian (Oil-Honey Decoction): Treats difficult birth, premature rupture of membranes, dry fetus unable to descend.
Xiangyou (Sesame Oil), Baimi (White Honey).
One bowl of Tongbian each. Mix evenly. Simmer slowly for one or two boils. Skim off foam. Add 1 liang of Huashi powder or Yimucao (Leonuri Herba) powder. Stir well. Take in one dose. Massage mother's abdomen around the umbilicus with oil and honey externally. Another prescription uses only oil, honey, and Tongbian, which can expel difficult birth.
Pili Dan (Thunderbolt Pill): Treats sudden collapse of qi during labor, eyes rolling back, locked jaw, black face, cyanotic lips, foaming. Both mother and child damaged. Slight redness on cheeks. Child dead, mother alive.
Shetui (Ophichidis Periostracum) (one strip, calcined in earthenware jar), Cantui (Bombycis Batryticatus) (calcined until carbonized, 2 qian), Nanfa Hui (Ash of Male Hair) (1 qian), Heiqian (Black Lead) (2.5 qian), Zhi Shuiyin (Prepared Mercury) (0.75 fen), Qianlima (Left Straw Sandal from Road) (take nose, wash clean, burn to ash, 1 qian).
Make pills with pig heart blood, size of Torreya seeds. Coat with gold foil. Take 2 pills,灌 with reverse-flowing water. Or mix with Fulonggan (Dragon's House Earth) and take. The baby will be born wearing them.
Heishen San (Black Divine Powder): Also known as Cuisheng Rusheng San. Treats transverse and inverted presentations. Great efficacy. Also treats pre- and postpartum conditions, continuous menstruation, metrorrhagia, etc.
Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix, avoid direct fire), Baicaoshuang (equal parts).
Each dose 2 qian powder. Mix with Tongbian and rice vinegar to form a paste. Dilute with boiling water and take. Or decoct with Tongbian and wine. Take two doses. Blood stops when it turns black. This formula strongly consolidates blood and prevents blood depletion, which is excellent. Another prescription adds Huashi powder decoction, taken with Xionggui Tang (Ligusticum and Angelica Decoction).