白术散 妊娠养胎。
白术 川芎(各一两) 川椒(去汗七钱) 牡蛎(五钱)
每末一钱。酒下。日三夜一。但苦痛。加白芍。心下毒痛。倍川芎。心烦肚痛。不能食饮。加细辛一两半。大枣十
枚服之。更服酸浆水。服浆水不解。饮小麦汁。又渴者服大麦粥。病虽愈。此粥亦可服。
旋复花汤 治妊妇见革脉。半产漏下。
旋复花(三两) 葱(十四茎) 新绛少许
同煎。
人参橘皮汤 治孕妇病儿。
人参 橘皮 赤苓 白术 麦冬 浓朴(各一钱) 竹茹 甘草(各八分)
人参木瓜汤 治同上。
人参 木瓜 橘红 枇杷叶 麦冬 藿香 竹茹
丁术汤 治同上。
丁香 白术 人参 甘草
防己汤 治妊娠脾虚。遍身浮肿。腹胀喘促。小便不利。
防己 赤苓 桑皮 紫苏(各一钱) 木香(五分)
白术散 治孕妇面目虚浮。四肢肿如水气。名曰子肿。
白术(二钱半) 茯苓皮(钱半) 陈皮 姜皮 桑皮 大腹皮(各一钱)
本方去白术。名五皮散。
天仙藤散 治妊娠自三月成胎之后。两足自脚面渐肿至腿膝。艰行喘闷妨食。状似水气。甚至足趾间有黄水出
者。谓之子气。
天仙藤(即青木香藤洗略炒) 香附 陈皮 甘草 乌药 木香
等分。每咀片五钱。加姜三片。紫苏五叶。煎。日三服。肿消止药。一方木香换木瓜。
安神丸 治子烦。
朱砂(一两) 黄连(一钱) 生姜 当归 甘草(各五分)
紫苏饮 治妊娠失调。胎气不安。上攻作痛。名曰子悬。或临产气结不下等症。
人参 甘草(各五钱) 大腹皮 川芎 紫苏叶 白芍 陈皮 当归(各一两)
每咀片一两。加葱姜煎。一方有木香。无人参。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。
若脾气虚弱而不安者。宜四君芎归汤。
子悬汤 治子悬。
人参 苏梗 砂仁 陈皮 归身 白芍 丹参 黄芩 香附
安荣散 治妊娠小便涩少。遂成淋沥。
麦冬 木通 滑石(各三钱) 人参 细辛(各二钱) 当归 灯心 甘草(各五钱)
清脾饮 治妊娠疟疾。寒少热多。或但热不寒。口苦舌干。大便秘涩。不进饮食。脉弦数者。
青皮 浓朴 白术 草果 炙甘草 柴胡 黄芩 茯苓 半夏(各五分)
人参养胃汤 治妊娠疟疾。寒多热少。或但寒不热。恶心头疼。身痛。面青白。脉弦迟者。
半夏 浓朴 橘红(各八分) 苍术(一钱) 藿香叶 草果 茯苓 人参(各五分) 炙草(三分) 姜(七片)
乌梅(一个)
水煎服。
胜金丹 治子疟能使不发。
常山(酒炒四钱) 槟榔(一钱)
醋糊丸绿豆大。发前三更时。酒下三丸。
鲤鱼汤 治妊娠腹胀满。或浑身浮肿。小便赤涩。
当归 白芍(各一钱) 茯苓(钱半) 白术(二钱) 橘红(五分)
鲤鱼一尾去鳞肠。煮汁取盏半。入姜三片。煎一盏。空心服。胎水即下。如未尽。腹闷未除。再一服。
葛根汤 治儿晕。
葛根 桂枝 麻黄 白芍 甘草
火龙散 治子悬。心气疼。
川楝子 茴香(各三钱) 盐炒艾叶末(钱半)
煎。不拘时服。
桔梗散 治妊娠肺壅。咳嗽喘急不食。
天冬 赤苓(各一钱) 桑皮 桔梗 紫苏(各五分) 麻黄(三分) 贝母 人参 炙草(各二分)
一方有杏仁。无贝母。加姜。
马兜铃散 治妊娠气壅塞。咳嗽气喘。
马兜铃 桔梗 人参 甘草 贝母(各五分) 桑白皮 陈皮 大腹皮 紫苏(各一钱) 五味子(三分半)
一方有枳壳。无人参、贝母、桑皮。
百合散 治妊娠风壅。咳嗽痰多喘满。
百合 紫菀茸 贝母 白芍 前胡 赤苓 炒桔梗(各一钱) 炙草(五分) 姜(五片)
羚羊角散 治妊娠冒闷。角弓反张。名曰子痫风痉。
羚羊角 独活 枣仁 防风 五加皮 苡仁 酒当归 川芎 茯神 杏仁(各五分) 木香 甘草(各二分)
举轻古拜散 治同上。
荆芥穗炒为末。汤下。
安胎和气饮 治胎冷腹痛引两胁。小便频数。大便虚滑。
煨诃子 白术(各二钱) 陈皮 炒良姜 木香 白芍 陈米 炙草(各一钱) 姜(五片)
忌食生冷。
消风散 治胎热。
荆芥 甘草 羌活 川芎 人参 茯苓 僵蚕 防风 藿香叶 蝉蜕 陈皮 浓朴
天门冬饮 治同前。
天冬 知母 茯苓 羌活 人参 防风 五味 茺蔚子
栀芩汤 治妊娠时常腹痛。名曰痛胎。
山栀 黄芩 当归 元参 枳壳 苏梗 广皮 白芍 杜仲
人参升麻汤 治妊娠转胎。
人参 升麻(各二钱)
固胎丸 治滑胎。
人参 黄 茯苓 白术 杜仲 川断 山萸肉 白芍 丹参 川芎 山药 当归 生地 香附 砂仁 薄荷
香连化滞丸 治妊娠下痢赤白。
青皮 陈皮 浓朴 枳实 黄芩 黄连 当归 白芍 滑石 木香 甘草 槟榔
此方力颇大。当临时酌量虚实用之。
胃风汤 久痢。
人参 茯苓 川芎 白术 当归 白芍(各一钱) 肉桂(四分)
黄连丸 治妊娠白痢。
黄连 干姜 砂仁 川芎 阿胶 白术( 各一两) 枳壳(五钱) 乳香(三钱)
三白散 治妊娠泄泻。
白术 茯苓(各三钱) 白芍(二钱)
黄芩汤 治同上。
黄芩(二钱) 白芍(一钱) 甘草(五分)
冬葵子汤 治妊娠身热入脏。二便不利。此能除热安胎。
冬葵子 赤苓
通气散 治妊娠腰痛不可忍。此方神效。
补骨脂不拘多少。瓦上炒为末。空心先嚼胡桃肉一个。酒调下。
青娥丸 治同上。
补骨脂 杜仲(各四两) 胡桃肉(三十个研泥)
蜜丸。酒下四钱。
短剧苎根汤 治损动胎气。腰腹痛。去血。胎动向下。
生地 苎根(各二两) 当归 芍药 阿胶 甘草(各一两)
水三升。煮二升。入胶化。分二服。
千金保孕方 常服固胎。
糯米(一升煮粥) 杜仲(八两捣去系拌粥晒干再拌再晒粥完为度炒研) 川断(六两)
将山药四两。打糊为丸。空心米汤下。
芩芍汤 治胎动因热。
黄芩 白芍 白术 肉桂
香壳丸 治胎动因实。
香附 枳壳
大圣汤 治妊娠怔忡。
川芎 黄 当归 木香 人参 甘草 茯苓 麦冬
益荣汤 治同上。
枣仁 远志 黄 柏子仁 当归 人参 茯神 白芍(各一钱) 紫石英 木香(各八分) 甘草(三分)
定志丸 治同上。
人参 远志(各一两) 蒲黄(二两) 茯苓(三两)
丹参膏 此膏养胎。临月服之。滑而易产。
丹参(半斤) 当归(各二两) 川椒(五合)
上三味。以酒拌湿一夜。以熬成猪膏四升。微火煎膏。色赤如血。膏成。新布去渣。每取枣许。入酒服之。不可逆
服。必至临月乃可服。有热者。以火麻仁五合代椒。
阿胶散 治妊娠。或因顿仆胎动不安。腰腹痛。或有所下。或胎上冲心。
熟地(二两) 白芍 艾叶 当归 甘草 阿胶 黄 (各一两)
每粗末五钱。加姜三枣一煎。一方有川芎。
丁香散 治妊娠伤食。
丁香 砂仁 白术
安胎丸 治胎动不安。由于火旺。
黄芩 白芍 白术 当归 川芎
阿胶蕲艾丸 治妊娠因跌扑闪挫。以致胎动不安。
川芎 当归 白芍 熟地 甘草 阿胶 艾叶
佛手散 治跌扑伤胎。或子死腹中。疼痛不已。口噤昏闷。或心腹饱满。血上冲心者。服此生胎安。死胎下。
又治横生倒产。及产后腹痛发热头痛。逐败血。生新血。能除诸疾。
当归(五钱) 川芎(三钱)
水七分。酒三分。同煎至七分服。胎伤下血腹痛。加胶、艾、川断、白术、杜仲、条芩。横生倒产。子死腹中。加
马料豆一合。炒焦热淬水中。加童便一半煎服。少刻再服。产后恶露停瘀上攻。迷晕。急服。产后瘀血上冲入肺而嗽。
加桃仁、红花、杏仁、川贝、延胡索。
瘦胎散 妊娠预服。
川芎 当归 白芍 血余 木香 甘草 枳壳 乳香
苎根汤 治胎动不安。
生地 砂仁(各三钱)
苎根打汁和服。
黑豆汤 治误食毒物毒药胎动。
黑豆(三合) 淡竹叶(二十片) 甘草(三钱)
黄 汤 治妊娠漏下黄水。
黄 (一两) 川芎(一钱) 粳米(一合)
伏龙肝散 治妊娠热病。防胎伤堕。
伏龙肝末。和井泥。调敷肚上。
护胎方 治同上。
白药子不拘多少。鸡子白调涂脐下胎处。如碗大。上用棉纸盖之。干则以水润之。
桑皮汤 治妊娠腹胀痛。
桑皮 茯苓 橘红 白术 木瓜 秦艽
二香散 治胎动不安。
藿香 香附 甘草 等分
安胎方 治同上。
人参 砂仁 香附 黄芩 黄柏
安胎四物饮 治妊娠诸痛。
四物汤加 肉桂 浓朴 枳壳 槟榔
壮气四物汤 治临期腹胁胀满。心胸刺痛。
四物汤加 木香 青皮 陈皮 枳壳 甘草
安胎饮 治胎气不安。
人参 白术 甘草 陈皮 川芎 当归 白芍 苏梗 条芩 香附 砂仁
受娠中和汤 治初受娠。养血安胎。健脾理气。
砂仁 香附 白芍 茯苓 人参 当归身 藿香 陈皮
钩藤汤 治八九月胎动不安。心腹疼痛。面目青冷。汗出气欲绝。此由劳动用力。有伤胎宫。急治之。
桔梗(两半) 桑寄生(五钱) 钩藤钩 当归 人参 茯神(各一两)
每咀片五钱。不拘时煎服。烦热。加石膏二两半。忌猪肉菘菜。
如圣汤 治胎动腹痛。或胎漏。
鲤鱼皮 酒当归 白芍 熟地 阿胶 酒川断 川芎 炙草 等分
每粗末四钱。加苎根少许。姜五片。一方有竹茹。
芎归汤 治妊娠先患冷气。忽中心腹痛如刀刺。
川芎 人参 吴萸 茯苓 桔梗 当归(各三两) 浓朴 白芍(各二两)
水九升。煮三升。分三服。气下即安。
安胎饮 治妊娠卒然腰痛。下血不已。
四物汤加 阿胶 艾叶 黄 (各一钱) 地榆 炙草(各五分) 加姜枣
白术散 治妊娠气不调和。饮食易伤。
焦术 紫苏(各一两) 人参 白芷(各七钱五分) 川芎 诃子皮 青皮(各五钱) 甘草(二钱五分)
每末三钱。加姜三煎。
白术散 治妊娠伤寒热病。先以此安胎。但觉头痛发热。便可服二三剂即瘥。若四肢厥逆属阴症者。不可服。
黄芩(瓦上炙) 白术
等分。每粗末三钱。加枣、姜。
香苏散 治妊娠伤寒。勿论日数。但觉恶寒头疼。以此主之。
香附 紫苏(各二钱) 陈皮(一钱) 甘草(五分)
加姜三葱五煎。头痛。加川芎、白芷各一钱。名芎芷香苏散。如得肝脉。外症。善洁面青善怒。其三部脉浮而弦。
恶寒。里和。谓清便自调也。加羌、防各一钱。谓肝生风。是胆受病也。如得心脉。外症。面赤口干善笑。其三部脉浮
而洪。恶寒。里和。加黄芩、石膏各钱半。谓心主热。是小肠受病也。如得脾脉。外症。面黄善噫善思。其尺寸浮而缓。
恶寒。里和。加白术、防己各钱半。谓脾主湿。是阳明受病也。如得肺脉。外症。面白。善嚏善悲。不乐欲哭。其尺寸
浮而涩。恶寒。里和。加黄 、防风各一钱。谓肺主燥。是大肠受病也。如得肾脉。外症。面黑善恐。其尺寸浮而濡。
恶寒。里和。加炮附子一钱。谓肾主寒。是膀胱受病也。
鳌按。附子犯胎禁。须斟酌用之。
麦门冬汤 治妊娠心惊胆怯烦闷。名曰子烦。
麦冬 茯苓 防风(各三钱) 人参(一钱半) 姜(五片) 淡竹叶(十片)
不拘时服。
杜仲丸 治两三月胎动不安。腰痛防其堕。宜预服之。
杜仲 川断(各二两)
枣肉丸。
半夏茯苓汤 治妊娠脾胃虚。饮食不化。呕吐不止。
半夏 陈皮 砂仁(各一钱) 茯苓(二钱) 甘草(五分)
加姜、枣、乌梅。
归脾汤 治妊娠郁结伤脾。亦治发热盗汗。健忘怔忡。惊悸少寐。
人参 白术 茯苓 黄 当归 龙眼 远志 枣仁(各一钱) 木香 炙草(各五分)
本方加柴胡、山栀。名加味归脾汤。
半夏茯苓汤 治恶阻病呕吐心烦。头目眩晕。恶闻食气。饮食不进。多卧少起。百节烦疼。羸瘦痰盛。
半夏(钱半) 赤苓 熟地(各一钱) 旋复花 人参 白芍 川芎 桔梗 甘草 橘红(各七分) 姜(七片)
理阴煎 治脏寒恶呕。胎气不安。亦治产后脾气虚寒。呕吐食少腹痛。又治产后阳虚中寒。或外感寒邪。心腹
痛呕吐厥逆。
熟地(三五七钱或一二两) 炙草(一二三钱) 当归(二三钱或五七钱) 干姜(炒黄一二钱)
赤金豆 治鬼胎。一名八仙丹。
巴霜(钱半) 皂角(炒微焦二钱) 附子(略炒燥) 朱砂(各二钱) 轻粉(一钱) 丁香 木香 天竺黄(各
三钱)
醋浸蒸饼丸莱菔子大。朱砂为衣。欲渐去者。每服五七丸。欲骤行者。每服一二十丸。俱开水下。若下多不止。可
饮冷水一二口即止。盖此药得热则行。得冷则止也。
Baizhu San (Atractylodes Macrocephala Powder): Used for nourishing the fetus during pregnancy.
Formula: Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma) (each 1 liang), Chuanjiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium) (de-sweated, 7 qian), Muli (Ostreae Concha) (5 qian).
Usage: Grind into fine powder, take 1 qian each time, taken with wine. Take three times during the day and once at night. If pain is present, add Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba); if there is severe pain in the epigastrium, double the amount of Chuanxiong; if there is mental restlessness, abdominal pain, and inability to eat or drink, add Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, 1.5 liang) and ten Dazao (Jujubae Fructus). Subsequently, take Suanjiangshui (Sour Grain Water). If symptoms do not resolve with Sour Grain Water, drink Xiaomai Zhi (Wheat Juice). If thirsty, take Damai Zhou (Barley Porridge). Even after recovery, this porridge may be consumed.
Xuanfuhua Tang (Inula Flower Decoction): Treats pregnant women presenting with a Ge pulse (革脉), spontaneous abortion (half-birth), and continuous vaginal bleeding (lou xia).
Formula: Xuanfuhua (Inulae Flos) (3 liang), Congbai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus) (14 stems), Xinjiang (New Crimson Fabric/Dye) (a small amount).
Usage: Decoct together.
Renshen Jupi Tang (Ginseng and Tangerine Peel Decoction): Treats maternal illness affecting the fetus.
Formula: Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Jupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Chifuling (Poria Cum Ruderal Wood), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix), Nongpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex) (each 1 qian), Zhuru (Bambusae Caulis in Taenia), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (each 8 fen).
Renshen Mugua Tang (Ginseng and Papaya Decoction): Treats the above condition.
Formula: Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Mugua (Chaenomelis Fructus), Juhong (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Rubrum), Pipaye (Loquat Folium), Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix), Huoxiang (Agastaches Herba), Zhuru (Bambusae Caulis in Taenia).
Dingzhu Tang (Clove and Atractylodes Decoction): Treats the above condition.
Formula: Dingxiang (Eugeniae Flos), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma).
Fangji Tang (Stephania Tetrandra Decoction): Treats spleen deficiency during pregnancy, characterized by generalized edema, abdominal distension, wheezing, and difficult urination.
Formula: Fangji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix), Chifuling (Poria Cum Ruderal Wood), Sangpi (Mori Cortex), Zisu (Perillae Folium) (each 1 qian), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix) (5 fen).
Baizhu San (Atractylodes Macrocephala Powder): Treats facial puffiness and limb edema resembling water qi in pregnant women, known as Zi Zhong (Edema of Pregnancy).
Formula: Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) (2.5 qian), Fulingpi (Poria Cum Ligno Bark) (1.5 qian), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Jiangpi (Zingiberis Pericarpium), Sangpi (Mori Cortex), Dafupi (Arecae Pericarpium) (each 1 qian).
Note: Removing Baizhu from this formula creates Wupi San (Five Peels Powder).
Tianxianteng San (Akebia Vine Powder): Treats swelling starting from the feet and spreading to the knees and thighs after the third month of pregnancy, accompanied by difficulty walking, shortness of breath, chest oppression, poor appetite, resembling water qi, and even yellow fluid oozing from between the toes, known as Zi Qi (Fetal Gas/Edema).
Formula: Tianxianteng (Akebiae Caulis, i.e., Qingmuxiang Teng washed and lightly stir-fried), Xiangfu (Cyperi Rhizoma), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Wuyao (Linderae Radix), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix).
Usage: Equal parts, take 5 qian of coarsely crushed pieces each time, add three slices of ginger and five leaves of Zisu, decoct, and take three times daily. Stop medication when swelling subsides. Another version replaces Muxiang with Mugua.
Anshen Wan (Calming Spirit Pill): Treats Zi Fan (Pregnancy-related mental restlessness).
Formula: Zhusha (Cinnabaris) (1 liang), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) (1 qian), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (each 5 fen).
Zisu Yin (Perilla Leaf Infusion): Treats pregnancy imbalance, restless fetal qi, upward attacking pain known as Zi Xuan (Floating Fetus). Also treats conditions such as qi stagnation preventing delivery at term.
Formula: Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (each 5 qian), Dafupi (Arecae Pericarpium), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Zisuye (Perillae Folium), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (each 1 liang).
Usage: Take 1 liang of coarsely crushed pieces each time, decoct with scallion and ginger. Another version contains Muxiang but no Renshen; another lacks Chuanxiong and is named Qibao San (Seven Treasures Powder). For cases of liver and spleen qi-blood deficiency with fire causing restlessness, combine with Xiaoyao San. For cases of spleen qi deficiency causing restlessness, use Sijun Xiong Gui Tang.
Zixuan Tang (Floating Fetus Decoction): Treats Zi Xuan.
Formula: Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Sugeng (Perillae Caulis), Sharen (Amomi Fructus Rotundus), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Guishen (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Danshen (Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Xiangfu (Cyperi Rhizoma).
Anrong San (Nourishing Harmony Powder): Treats scanty, difficult urination progressing to dribbling during pregnancy.
Formula: Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix), Mutong (Akebiae Caulis), Huashi (Talcum) (each 3 qian), Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma) (each 2 qian), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Dengxin (Junci Medulla), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (each 5 qian).
Qingpi Yin (Clear Spleen Infusion): Treats pregnancy malaria with less chills and more heat, or only heat without chills, bitter taste, dry tongue, constipation, anorexia, and a wiry-rapid pulse.
Formula: Qingpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride), Nongpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Caoguo (Tsaoko Fructus), Zhi Gancao (Honey-processed Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Fuling (Poria), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma) (each 5 fen).
Renshen Yangwei Tang (Ginseng Stomach-Nourishing Decoction): Treats pregnancy malaria with more chills and less heat, or only chills without heat, nausea, headache, body ache, pale/bluish complexion, and a wiry-slow pulse.
Formula: Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Nongpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), Juhong (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Rubrum) (each 8 fen), Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) (1 qian), Huoxiangye (Agastaches Folium), Caoguo (Tsaoko Fructus), Fuling (Poria), Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix) (each 5 fen), Zhi Cao (Honey-processed Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (3 fen), Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) (7 slices), Wumei (Mume Fructus) (1 piece).
Usage: Decoct in water and take.
Shengjin Dan (Victorious Golden Pill): Prevents recurrence of pregnancy malaria.
Formula: Changshan (Dichroae Radix) (wine-fried, 4 qian), Binglang (Arecae Semen) (1 qian).
Usage: Make pills with vinegar paste the size of mung beans. Take three pills with wine three hours before the fever starts.
Li Yu Tang (Carp Decoction): Treats abdominal distension and fullness, or generalized edema, and dark/scanty urination during pregnancy.
Formula: Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) (each 1 qian), Fuling (Poria) (1.5 qian), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) (2 qian), Juhong (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Rubrum) (5 fen).
Usage: One carp, scaled and gutted, boiled to extract 1.5 cups of broth. Add three slices of ginger, decoct to one cup, and take on an empty stomach. The amniotic fluid will pass. If not fully resolved and abdominal stuffiness persists, take another dose.
Gegen Tang (Kudzu Root Decoction): Treats fetal dizziness.
Formula: Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma).
Huolong San (Fire Dragon Powder): Treats Zi Xuan (Floating Fetus) and heart qi pain.
Formula: Chuanlianzi (Toosendan Fructus), Huixiang (Foeniculi Fructus) (each 3 qian), Yan Chao Aiye Mo (Salt-stir-fried Artemisia argyi Leaf Powder) (1.5 qian).
Usage: Decoct and take at any time.
Jiegeng San (Platycodon Powder): Treats lung congestion during pregnancy, cough, rapid breathing, and anorexia.
Formula: Tandong (Asparagi Radix), Chifuling (Poria Cum Ruderal Wood) (each 1 qian), Sangpi (Mori Cortex), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix), Zisu (Perillae Folium) (each 5 fen), Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba) (3 fen), Beimu (Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus), Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Zhi Cao (Honey-processed Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (each 2 fen).
Note: Another version includes Xingren (Pruni Armeniaci Semen) instead of Beimu, plus ginger.
Madouling San (Aristolochia Powder): Treats qi obstruction during pregnancy, cough, and asthma.
Formula: Madouling (Aristolochiae Manshuriensis Radix), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix), Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Beimu (Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus) (each 5 fen), Sangbaipi (Mori Cortex), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Dafupi (Arecae Pericarpium), Zisu (Perillae Folium) (each 1 qian), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus) (3.5 fen).
Note: Another version includes Zhike (Aurantii Fructus), but lacks Renshen, Beimu, and Sangpi.
Baihe San (Lily Bulb Powder): Treats wind-phlegm obstruction during pregnancy, excessive phlegm, cough, and chest fullness.
Formula: Baihe (Lilii Bulbus), Ziwan Rong (Adenophorae Radix et Rhizoma), Beimu (Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Qianhu (Peucedani Radix), Chifuling (Poria Cum Ruderal Wood), Chao Jiegeng (Stir-fried Platycodonis Radix) (each 1 qian), Zhi Cao (Honey-processed Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (5 fen), Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) (5 slices).
Lingyangjiao San (Antelope Horn Powder): Treats pregnancy dizziness and coma, opisthotonos, known as Zi Xian Feng Jing (Fetal Eclampsia).
Formula: Lingyangjiao (Saigae Tataricae Cornu), Duhuo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix), Zaoren (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Wujia Pi (Acanthopanacis Cortex), Yiren (Coicis Semen), Jiu Danggui (Wine-processed Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Fushen (Poria cum Radix Pini), Xingren (Pruni Armeniaci Semen) (each 5 fen), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (each 2 fen).
Juqing Gubai San (Juqing Ancient拜 Powder): Treats the above condition.
Usage: Stir-fry Jingjie Sui (Schizonepetae Spica) into powder, take with warm water.
Antai Heqi Yin (Fetus-Securing Qi-Harmonizing Infusion): Treats cold womb causing abdominal pain radiating to the flanks, frequent urination, and loose stools.
Formula: Wei Hezi (Roasted Terminalia Chebulae Fructus), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) (each 2 qian), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Chao Liangjiang (Roasted Zingiberis Rhizoma), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Chenmi (Old Rice), Zhi Cao (Honey-processed Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (each 1 qian), Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) (5 slices).
Precaution: Avoid raw and cold foods.
Xiaofeng San (Wind-Dispersing Powder): Treats fetal heat.
Formula: Jingjie (Schizonepetae Spica), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Fuling (Poria), Jiangcan (Bombyx Batryticatus), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Huoxiangye (Agastaches Folium), Chantui (Cryptotympanae Perga), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Nongpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex).
Tianmendong Yin (Asparagus Root Infusion): Treats the above condition.
Formula: Tiandong (Asparagi Radix), Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Fuling (Poria), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Wuwei Zi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus), Chongweizi (Leonuri Fructus).
Zhi Qin Tang (Gardenia and Scutellaria Decoction): Treats frequent abdominal pain during pregnancy, known as Tong Tai (Painful Fetus).
Formula: Shan Zhi (Gardeniae Fructus), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Yuan Shen (Scrophulariae Radix), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus), Sugeng (Perillae Caulis), Guangpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Duzhong (Eucommiae Cortex).
Renshen Shengma Tang (Ginseng and Cimicifuga Decoction): Treats fetal malposition during pregnancy.
Formula: Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma) (each 2 qian).
Gutai Wan (Fetus-Securing Pill): Treats habitual miscarriage (Hua Tai).
Formula: Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Huangqi (Astragali Membranacei Radix), Fuling (Poria), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Duzhong (Eucommiae Cortex), Chuanduan (Dipsaci Radix), Shanyurou (Corni Fructus), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Danshen (Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Shanyao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Shengdi (Rehmanniae Radix), Xiangfu (Cyperi Rhizoma), Sharen (Amomi Fructus Rotundus), Bohe (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba).
Xianglian Huazhi Wan (Costus and Coptis Stasis-Resolving Pill): Treats dysentery with red and white discharge during pregnancy.
Formula: Qingpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Nongpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Huashi (Talcum), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Binglang (Arecae Semen).
Note: This formula is potent; dosage should be adjusted according to deficiency or excess patterns.
Weifeng Tang (Stomach Wind Decoction): Treats chronic dysentery.
Formula: Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Fuling (Poria), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) (each 1 qian), Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex) (4 fen).
Huanglian Wan (Coptis Pill): Treats white dysentery during pregnancy.
Formula: Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), Sharen (Amomi Fructus Rotundus), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Ejiao (Colla Corii Asini), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) (each 1 liang), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus) (5 qian), Rushi (Olibanum) (3 qian).
Sanbai San (Three Whites Powder): Treats diarrhea during pregnancy.
Formula: Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Fuling (Poria) (each 3 qian), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) (2 qian).
Huangqin Tang (Scutellaria Decoction): Treats the above condition.
Formula: Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix) (2 qian), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) (1 qian), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (5 fen).
Dongkuizi Tang (Malva Seed Decoction): Treats internal heat entering the zang organs during pregnancy, causing difficulty in urination and defecation. This formula clears heat and secures the fetus.
Formula: Dongkuizi (Malvae Semen), Chifuling (Poria Cum Ruderal Wood).
Tongqi San (Qi-Unblocking Powder): Treats unbearable lower back pain during pregnancy. Highly effective.
Formula: Buguzhi (Psoraleae Fructus) (any amount), stir-fried on a tile until powdered. Chew one walnut kernel on an empty stomach first, then take with wine.
Qing'e Wan (Blue Back Pill): Treats the above condition.
Formula: Buguzhi (Psoraleae Fructus), Duzhong (Eucommiae Cortex) (each 4 liang), Hutao Rou (Juglandis Semen) (30 kernels, ground into paste).
Usage: Honey-pill, take 4 qian with wine.
Duanju Zhugen Tang (Short Drama Chinese Mallow Root Decoction): Treats damage to fetal qi, lower back and abdominal pain, bleeding, and downward fetal movement.
Formula: Shengdi (Rehmanniae Radix), Zhugen (Chinese Mallow Root) (each 2 liang), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix), Ejiao (Colla Corii Asini), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (each 1 liang).
Usage: Decoct 3 sheng of water to 2 sheng, dissolve Ejiao, divide into two doses.
Qianjin Baoyun Fang (Thousand Years Preserving Pregnancy Formula): Regular use to secure the fetus.
Formula: Nuomi (Glutinous Rice) (1 sheng, cooked into porridge), Duzhong (Eucommiae Cortex) (8 liang, pounded, silk removed, mixed with porridge, dried, repeated until porridge is finished, then stir-fried and ground), Chuanduan (Dipsaci Radix) (6 liang).
Usage: Use 4 liang of Shanyao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma) to make paste for pills, take on an empty stomach with rice soup.
Qin Shao Tang (Scutellaria and Peony Decoction): Treats fetal movement due to heat.
Formula: Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex).
Xiangke Wan (Costus and Aurantium Pill): Treats fetal movement due to excess/stagnation.
Formula: Xiangfu (Cyperi Rhizoma), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus).
Da Sheng Tang (Great Sage Decoction): Treats palpitations during pregnancy.
Formula: Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Huangqi (Astragali Membranacei Radix), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Fuling (Poria), Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix).
Yirong Tang (Nourishing Blood Decoction): Treats the above condition.
Formula: Zaoren (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen), Yuanzhi (Polygalae Radix), Huangqi (Astragali Membranacei Radix), Baizi Ren (Platycladi Semen), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Fushen (Poria cum Radix Pini), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) (each 1 qian), Zishiying (Pyritum), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix) (each 8 fen), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (3 fen).
Dingzhi Wan (Mind-Stabilizing Pill): Treats the above condition.
Formula: Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Yuanzhi (Polygalae Radix) (each 1 liang), Puhuang (Typhae Pollen) (2 liang), Fuling (Poria) (3 liang).
Danshen Gao (Salvia Ointment): This ointment nourishes the fetus. Take near term for smooth and easy delivery.
Formula: Danshen (Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (half jin), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (each 2 liang), Chuanjiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium) (5 he).
Usage: Mix the three ingredients with wine and soak overnight. Simmer in 4 sheng of rendered pork fat over low heat until the color is red like blood. Strain through new cloth. Take a date-sized amount dissolved in wine. Do not take prematurely; wait until near term. For those with heat, replace pepper with Huomaren (Hemp Seed, 5 he).
Ejiao San (Donkey-hide Gelatin Powder): Treats pregnancy where sudden falls cause restless fetus, lower back and abdominal pain, bleeding, or fetal qi rushing to the heart.
Formula: Shudi (Prepared Rehmanniae Radix) (2 liang), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Aiye (Artemisia argyi Folium), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Ejiao (Colla Corii Asini), Huangqi (Astragali Membranacei Radix) (each 1 liang).
Usage: Coarse powder, 5 qian each time, decoct with three slices of ginger and one jujube. Another version adds Chuanxiong.
Dingxiang San (Clove Powder): Treats food stagnation during pregnancy.
Formula: Dingxiang (Eugeniae Flos), Sharen (Amomi Fructus Rotundus), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma).
Antai Wan (Fetus-Securing Pill): Treats restless fetus due to hyperactive fire.
Formula: Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma).
Ejiao Qi'ai Wan (Donkey-hide Gelatin and Qiai Pill): Treats restless fetus caused by falls or sprains during pregnancy.
Formula: Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Shudi (Prepared Rehmanniae Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Ejiao (Colla Corii Asini), Aiye (Artemisia argyi Folium).
Foshou San (Buddha's Hand Powder): Treats trauma damaging the fetus, dead fetus in the uterus with unceasing pain, lockjaw, coma, abdominal fullness, or blood rushing to the heart. It can save the fetus, expel dead fetus, treat breech/transverse presentation, postpartum abdominal pain, fever, headache, remove stasis, generate new blood, and cure various diseases.
Formula: Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (5 qian), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma) (3 qian).
Usage: Decoct with 7 parts water and 3 parts wine to 7 parts volume. For traumatic bleeding and abdominal pain, add Ejiao, Aiye, Chuanduan, Baizhu, Duzhong, and Tiaoqin (Scutellariae Radix). For breech/transverse presentation or dead fetus, add 1 he of horse bean (Ma Liaodou), stir-fried until hot, quenched in water, added with half child's urine, decocted and taken. Repeat shortly. For postpartum lochia stasis attacking upwards causing fainting, take urgently. For postpartum blood stasis rushing to lungs causing cough, add Tao Ren (Pruni Semen), Hong Hua (Carthami Flos), Xing Ren (Pruni Armeniaci Semen), Chuan Bei Mu (Fritillariae Thunbergii Bulbus), and Yanhusuo (Corydalis Rhizoma).
Shoutai San (Slimming Fetus Powder): Taken prophylactically during pregnancy.
Formula: Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Xueyu (Capilli Humanus), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus), Rushi (Olibanum).
Zhugen Tang (Chinese Mallow Root Decoction): Treats restless fetus.
Formula: Shengdi (Rehmanniae Radix), Sharen (Amomi Fructus Rotundus) (each 3 qian).
Usage: Crush Zhugen to extract juice and mix for administration.
Heidou Tang (Black Soybean Decoction): Treats fetal movement caused by accidental ingestion of toxic substances.
Formula: Heidou (Sojae Semen Nigrum) (3 he), Danzhuye (Lophatheri Herba) (20 leaves), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (3 qian).
Huangqi Tang (Astragalus Decoction): Treats leakage of yellow fluid during pregnancy.
Formula: Huangqi (Astragali Membranacei Radix) (1 liang), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma) (1 qian), Jingsmi (Oryzae Sativa Var. Glutinosa Semen) (1 he).
Fulonggan San (Dragon's House Earth Powder): Treats febrile disease during pregnancy to prevent fetal injury or miscarriage.
Usage: Powder Fulonggan (Haematitum), mix with well mud, apply to the abdomen.
Hutai Fang (Fetus-Protecting Formula): Treats the above condition.
Formula: Baiyaobi (Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae Rhizoma) (any amount), mix with egg white, apply to the area below the navel where the fetus is located, covering an area the size of a bowl. Cover with cotton paper; moisten with water if it dries.
Sangpi Tang (Mulberry Bark Decoction): Treats abdominal distension and pain during pregnancy.
Formula: Sangpi (Mori Cortex), Fuling (Poria), Juhong (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Rubrum), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Mugua (Chaenomelis Fructus), Qinjiao (Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix).
Erxiang San (Two Fragrances Powder): Treats restless fetus.
Formula: Huoxiang (Agastaches Herba), Xiangfu (Cyperi Rhizoma), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), equal parts.
Antai Fang (Fetus-Securing Formula): Treats the above condition.
Formula: Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Sharen (Amomi Fructus Rotundus), Xiangfu (Cyperi Rhizoma), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex).
Antai Siwu Yin (Fetus-Securing Four Substances Infusion): Treats various pains during pregnancy.
Formula: Siwu Tang (Four Substances Decoction) plus Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Nongpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus), Binglang (Arecae Semen).
Zhuangqi Siwu Tang (Strengthening Qi Four Substances Decoction): Treats abdominal and flank distension and stabbing chest pain near term.
Formula: Siwu Tang (Four Substances Decoction) plus Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Qingpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma).
Antai Yin (Fetus-Securing Infusion): Treats restless fetal qi.
Formula: Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Sugeng (Perillae Caulis), Tiaoqin (Scutellariae Radix), Xiangfu (Cyperi Rhizoma), Sharen (Amomi Fructus Rotundus).
Shouhen Zhonghe Tang (Conception Harmonizing Decoction): Treats early pregnancy, nourishing blood, securing fetus, strengthening spleen, and regulating qi.
Formula: Sharen (Amomi Fructus Rotundus), Xiangfu (Cyperi Rhizoma), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Fuling (Poria), Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Dangguishen (Angelicae Sinensis Radix - root tip), Huoxiang (Agastaches Herba), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium).
Gouteng Tang (Uncaria Decoction): Treats restless fetus in the 8th or 9th month, abdominal pain, cyanotic/cold face, sweating, and impending suffocation due to overexertion injuring the uterus. Treat urgently.
Formula: Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix) (1.5 liang), Sangjisheng (Taxilli Cacumen) (5 qian), Goutenggou (Uncariae Ramulus cum Uncis), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Fushen (Poria cum Radix Pini) (each 1 liang).
Usage: Coarse powder, 5 qian each time, decoct and take at any time. For irritability and heat, add Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, 2.5 liang). Avoid pork and leafy greens.
Rusheng Tang (Like Sage Decoction): Treats restless fetus with abdominal pain or fetal leakage.
Formula: Liyu Pi (Carp Skin), Jiu Danggui (Wine-processed Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Shudi (Prepared Rehmanniae Radix), Ejiao (Colla Corii Asini), Jiu Chuanduan (Wine-processed Dipsaci Radix), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Zhi Cao (Honey-processed Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), equal parts.
Usage: Coarse powder, 4 qian each time, add a little Zhugen (Chinese Mallow Root) and five slices of ginger. Another version adds Zhuru (Bambusae Caulis in Taenia).
Xiong Gui Tang (Ligusticum and Angelica Decoction): Treats pre-existing cold qi in pregnancy suddenly causing stabbing abdominal pain.
Formula: Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Wuyu (Evodiae Fructus), Fuling (Poria), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (each 3 liang), Nongpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) (each 2 liang).
Usage: Decoct 9 sheng of water to 3 sheng, divide into three doses. Relief comes when qi descends.
Antai Yin (Fetus-Securing Infusion): Treats sudden lower back pain and continuous bleeding during pregnancy.
Formula: Siwu Tang (Four Substances Decoction) plus Ejiao (Colla Corii Asini), Aiye (Artemisia argyi Folium), Huangqi (Astragali Membranacei Radix) (each 1 qian), Diyü (Sanguisorbae Radix), Zhi Cao (Honey-processed Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (each 5 fen), add Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) and Zao (Jujubae Fructus).
Baizhu San (Atractylodes Macrocephala Powder): Treats disharmony of qi during pregnancy leading to easy food injury.
Formula: Jiaozhu (Charred Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Zisu (Perillae Folium) (each 1 liang), Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix) (each 7.5 qian), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Hezi Pi (Terminaliae Chebulae Pericarpium), Qingpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride) (each 5 qian), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (2.5 qian).
Usage: Powder, 3 qian each time, decoct with three slices of ginger.
Baizhu San (Atractylodes Macrocephala Powder): Treats cold-heat diseases during pregnancy; use this first to secure the fetus. Take 2-3 doses upon feeling headache and fever for quick relief. Do not use if limbs are cold indicating yin syndrome.
Formula: Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix) (roasted on tile), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), equal parts.
Usage: Coarse powder, 3 qian each time, add jujube and ginger.
Xiangsu San (Costus and Perilla Powder): Treats pregnancy cold damage, regardless of duration, primarily for chills and headache.
Formula: Xiangfu (Cyperi Rhizoma), Zisu (Perillae Folium) (each 2 qian), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) (1 qian), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (5 fen).
Usage: Decoct with three slices of ginger and five segments of scallion. For headache, add Chuanxiong and Baizhi (1 qian each), named Xiong Zhi Xiang Su San.
If Liver pulse is obtained: External signs include pleasant expression, bluish face, and irritability. The three positions of the pulse are floating and wiry. Chills present, interior harmonious (normal urination/defecation). Add Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix) and Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) (1 qian each). This indicates Liver generating wind, Gallbladder affected.
If Heart pulse is obtained: External signs include red face, dry mouth, and excessive laughter. The three positions of the pulse are floating and surging. Chills present, interior harmonious. Add Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix) and Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum) (1.5 qian each). This indicates Heart governing heat, Small Intestine affected.
If Spleen pulse is obtained: External signs include yellow face, belching, and overthinking. The inch and cun positions of the pulse are floating and moderate. Chills present, interior harmonious. Add Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) and Fangji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix) (1.5 qian each). This indicates Spleen governing dampness, Yangming affected.
If Lung pulse is obtained: External signs include pale face, sneezing, sadness, and desire to cry. The inch and cun positions of the pulse are floating and choppy. Chills present, interior harmonious. Add Huangqi (Astragali Membranacei Radix) and Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) (1 qian each). This indicates Lung governing dryness, Large Intestine affected.
If Kidney pulse is obtained: External signs include black face and fearfulness. The inch and cun positions of the pulse are floating and soft. Chills present, interior harmonious. Add Pao Fuzi (Processed Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) (1 qian). This indicates Kidney governing cold, Bladder affected.
Commentary by Ao: Fuzi is contraindicated in pregnancy; use with caution.
Maimendong Tang (Ophiopogon Decoction): Treats fright, timidity, and mental restlessness during pregnancy, known as Zi Fan.
Formula: Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix), Fuling (Poria), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) (each 3 qian), Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix) (1.5 qian), Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) (5 slices), Danzhuye (Lophatheri Herba) (10 leaves).
Usage: Take at any time.
Duzhong Wan (Eucommia Pill): Treats restless fetus in the second or third month, lower back pain, preventing miscarriage. Should be taken prophylactically.
Formula: Duzhong (Eucommiae Cortex), Chuanduan (Dipsaci Radix) (each 2 liang).
Usage: Pill made with jujube paste.
Banxia Fuling Tang (Pinellia and Poria Decoction): Treats spleen and stomach deficiency during pregnancy, indigestion, and persistent vomiting.
Formula: Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Sharen (Amomi Fructus Rotundus) (each 1 qian), Fuling (Poria) (2 qian), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (5 fen).
Usage: Add ginger, jujube, and Wumei (Mume Fructus).
Guipi Tang (Restore the Spleen Decoction): Treats spleen injury due to emotional constraint during pregnancy. Also treats fever, night sweats, forgetfulness, palpitations, palpitation, and insomnia.
Formula: Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Fuling (Poria), Huangqi (Astragali Membranacei Radix), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Longyanrou (Longan Arillus), Yuanzhi (Polygalae Radix), Zaoren (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen) (each 1 qian), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Zhi Cao (Honey-processed Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (each 5 fen).
Note: Adding Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix) and Shanzhi (Gardeniae Fructus) to this formula creates Jiawei Guipi Tang (Modified Restore the Spleen Decoction).
Banxia Fuling Tang (Pinellia and Poria Decoction): Treats morning sickness with vomiting, mental restlessness, dizziness, aversion to food odors, anorexia, preference for lying down, joint pain, emaciation, and profuse phlegm.
Formula: Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma) (1.5 qian), Chifuling (Poria Cum Ruderal Wood), Shudi (Prepared Rehmanniae Radix) (each 1 qian), Xuanfuhua (Inulae Flos), Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Juhong (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Rubrum) (each 7 fen), Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) (7 slices).
Liyin Jian (Nourishing Yin Decoction): Treats cold viscera with nausea and restless fetus. Also treats postpartum spleen qi deficiency and cold with vomiting, poor appetite, and abdominal pain. Additionally treats postpartum yang deficiency with internal cold or external cold invasion causing abdominal pain, vomiting, and cold extremities.
Formula: Shudi (Prepared Rehmanniae Radix) (3-7 qian or 1-2 liang), Zhi Cao (Honey-processed Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (1-3 qian), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (2-3 qian or 5-7 qian), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma) (stir-fried until yellow, 1-2 qian).
Chijin Dou (Red Gold Bean): Treats ghost fetus (hydatidiform mole), also known as Baxian Dan (Eight Immortals Pill).
Formula: Bashuang (Crotonis Fructus) (1.5 qian), Zaojiao (Gleditsiae Sinensis Spina), stir-fried until slightly scorched (2 qian), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) (lightly stir-fried until dry), Zhusha (Cinnabaris) (each 2 qian), Qingfen (Calomelas) (1 qian), Dingxiang (Eugeniae Flos), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Tianzhuhuang (Borisoviae Resina) (each 3 qian).
Usage: Soak in vinegar, steam steamed bread pill, shape like radish seeds, coat with Zhusha. To eliminate gradually, take 5-7 pills; to eliminate rapidly, take 10-20 pills, all with warm water. If diarrhea is excessive and uncontrolled, drink 1-2 sips of cold water to stop it. This medicine moves with heat and stops with cold.