凡妇人虚羸，血气不足，肾气少弱，或当风取冷太过，心下有淡水者，欲有胎便喜病阻。
何谓欲有胎？其人月水尚来，颜色肌肤如常，而沉重愦闷，不用饮食，不知其患所在，脉理
顺时平和，则是欲有胎也。如此经二月日后，便常不通，即结胎也。
阻病者，患心中愦愦，头重眼眩，四肢沉重懈堕，不欲执作，恶闻食气，欲啖咸酸果实。
多卧少起，世谓恶食，其至三四月日已上皆大剧，吐逆，不能自胜举也。此由经血既闭，水
渍于脏，脏气不宣通，故心烦愦闷，气逆而呕吐也。血脉不通，经络否涩，则四肢沉重，挟
风则头目眩也。觉如此候者，便宜服半夏茯苓汤，数剂后将茯苓丸。淡水消除，便欲食也。
既得食力，体强气盛，力足养胎，母便健矣。古今治阻病方有数十首，不问虚实冷热长少殆
死者，活于此方。
半夏茯苓汤，治妊身阻病，心中愦闷，空烦吐逆，恶闻食气，头重，四肢百节疼烦沉重，
多
半夏（五两） 生姜（五两） 茯苓（三两） 旋复花（一两） 橘皮（二两） 细辛
（二两） 芎
（二两） 人参（二两） 芍药（二两） 干地黄（三两） 泽泻（二两） 甘草（二两）
凡十二物，以水一斗，煮取三升，分三服。若病阻积日月不得治，及服药冷热失候，病
变客热，烦渴，口生疮者，除橘皮、细辛，用前胡、知母各二两。若变冷下者，除干地黄、
用桂肉二两。若食少胃中虚生热，大行闭寒，小行赤少者，宜加大黄三两，除地黄加黄芩一
两，余药根据方。服一剂得下后消息者，气力冷热，更增损方，调定即服一剂汤，便急将茯苓
丸，令得能食，便强健也。
茯苓丸，治妊身阻病，患心中烦闷，头重眩目，憎闻饭气，便呕逆吐闷颠倒，四肢委热，
不自胜持，服之即效，要先服半夏茯苓汤两剂，后将茯苓丸也。
茯苓（一两） 人参（二两） 桂肉（二两） 干姜（二两） 半夏（二两） 橘皮（一
两） 白术
（二两） 枳实（二两） 葛根屑（一两） 甘草（二两）
凡十物，捣筛，蜜和丸如梧子，饮服二十丸，渐至三十丸，日三。
治妊娠五月日，举动惊愕，动胎不安，下在小腹，痛引腰胳，小便疼，下血，安胎当归
汤方。
当归 阿胶（炙） 芎 人参（各一两） 大枣（十二枚，擘） 艾（一虎口）
上六味，切，以酒、水各三升，合煮取三升，去滓，纳胶令烊，分三服，腹中当小便缓
瘥也。
治妊娠重下，痛引腰背，安胎止痛汤方。
当归 胶（炙） 干地黄 黄连 芍药（各一两） 鸡子（一枚） 秫米（一升）
上七味，切，以水七升，搅鸡子令相得，煮秫米令如蟹目沸，去滓，纳诸药，煮取三升，
分四服。忌芜荑。
胶艾汤，治损动母，去血腹痛方。
胶（一斤，炙） 艾叶（一莒）
上二味，以水五升，煮取二升半，分三服。
安胎寄生汤，治流下方。
桑上寄生（五分） 白术（五分） 茯苓（四分） 甘草（十分，炙）
上四味，切，以水五升，煮取二升半，分三服。若人壮者，可加芍药八分、足水二升。
若胎不安，腹痛端然有所见，加干姜四分，即安。忌海藻、菘菜、酢物、桃李、雀肉等。
苎根汤，治劳损动胎，腹痛去血，胎动向下方。
苎根 干地黄（各二两） 当归 芍药 阿胶（炙） 甘草（炙，各一两）
上六味，切，以水六升，煮取二升，去滓，纳胶烊，分三服。忌海藻、菘菜、芜荑
治妊娠数月日，犹经水时时来者，名曰漏胞；苦因房室劳有所去，名曰伤胎，视说要知
如此，小豆散治数伤胎将用之方。
赤小豆（五升，湿地种之令生牙，干之）。
上一物，下筛，怀身数月日，经水尚来，以温酒服方寸匕，日三，得效便停。
治妊身腹中冷，胎不安方。
甘草 当归（各二两） 干姜（三两） 大枣（十二枚）
凡四物，以水五升，煮取三升，分三服。
治母有劳热，动胎，胎不安，去血，手足烦方。
生甘竹皮（二升） 当归（二两） 芎 （一两） 黄芩（半两）
凡四物，以水一斗，煮竹皮取六升汁，去滓纳煎，取三升，分三服。
治妊身心腹刺痛方。
盐烧令赤熟，三指撮，酒服之，立瘥。
又方
烧枣十四枚，冶末，以小便服之，立愈。
治妊身腰痛如折方。
大豆三升，以酒三升，煎取二升，服之。
治妊娠患子淋，宜下，地肤大黄汤。
地肤草 大黄（各三两） 知母 黄芩 茯苓（一作猪苓） 芍药 枳实（炙） 升麻 通
草
甘草（炙，各二两）
上十味，切，以水八升，煮取三升，分三服。得下后淋不好瘥，还饮地肤葵根汁。忌海
藻、菘菜、酢物。
又方
猪苓（五两）
上一味，捣筛，以白汤三合和一方寸匕为一服，渐至二匕，日三夜二尽。不差，宜转下
之，服甘遂散。
治妊娠子淋，大小便并不利，气急，已服猪苓散不瘥，宜服甘遂散下之方。
太山赤皮甘遂（二两）
上一味，捣筛，以白蜜二合和，服如大豆粒，多觉心下烦，得微下者，日一服之，下后
还将猪苓散；不得下，日再服，渐加，可至半钱匕，以微下为度，中间将猪苓散、黄柏寄生
汤，在治子淋方中。
治妊娠患子淋，小便数，出少，或热痛酸疼及足烦，地肤饮方。
地肤草三两 以水四升，煮取二升半，分三服，日三，日一剂。
治妊娠忽闷，眼不识人，须臾醒，醒复发，亦仍不醒者，名为 病，亦号子痫病，亦号
子冒，葛根汤。若有竹近可速办者，当先作沥汁，后办汤也；其竹远不可即办者，当先办汤。
此二治会得其一种。其竹沥偏治诸痉绝起死也，非但偏治妊娠产妇绝死者有效，小儿忽痫痉
金疮，治之亦验。作竹沥法∶
取新伐青淡竹断之，除两头节，留中央一节，作片，以砖并侧，令竹两头虚，布列其上，
烧中央，两头汁出，以器承之，取服。
主痉至冒葛根汤，治妊娠临月，因发风痉，忽闷愦不识人，吐逆眩倒，小醒复发，名为
子痫病方。
贝母 葛根 牡丹（去心） 木防己 防风 当归 芎 桂肉（切，熬） 茯苓 泽
泻
甘草（炙，各二两） 独活 石膏（碎） 人参（各三两）
上十四味，切，以水九升，煮取三升，分二服。贝母令人易产，若未临月者升麻代之。
忌海藻，菘菜、酢物。
治妊娠得病，事须去胎方。
麦 一升，末，和煮二升，服之即下，神效。
又方
七月七日法曲三升，煮两沸，宿不食，旦顿服即下。
治羸人欲去胎方。
甘草（炙） 干姜 人参 芎 生姜 桂心 蟹爪 黄芩（各一两）
上八味，切，以水七升，煮取二升，分三服。忌海藻、菘菜、生葱。
妇人得温病，欲去腹中胎方。
取鸡子一枚扣之，以三指撮盐，量鸡子中，服之立出。
又方
取井底泥，手书其腹，立出，神良。
治妊妇日月未至，欲产方。
捣知母和蜜为丸，如梧子，服一丸，痛不止，更服一丸。
治妊身欲去之，并断产方。
栝蒌 桂心（各三两） 豉（一升）
上三味，切，以水四升，煮取一升半，分服之。
又方
附子二枚，捣为屑，以淳苦酒和，涂之右足，去之，大良。
断产方。
故布方圆一尺，烧屑，以酒饮服之，终身不产。
治月未足，胎死不出，母欲死方。
大豆醋煮，服三升，死儿立出，分二服之。
又方
桃白皮如梧子大，服一丸，立出。
又方
好书墨三寸，末，顿服。
又方
盐一升，鸡子二枚和，顿服之。
又方
瞿麦一把，煮令二三沸，饮其汁，立产。一方下筛，服方寸匕。
治子死腹中方。
服水银二两，立出。
又方
捣芎 ，酒服方寸匕，神良。
又方
蚁室土三升，熬令热，袋盛 心下，胎即下。
又方
灶中黄土三指撮，酒服之，立出。
治母子俱死者，产难及胎不动转者方。
榆白皮（三两） 葵子（五合） 甘草（炙） 桂心（各一两）
上四味，切，以水四升，煮取二升，服一升，须臾不产，更服一升。忌海藻、菘菜、生
葱。
治产难历日，气力乏尽，不能得生，此是宿有病方。
赤小豆（二升） 胶（二两）
上二味，以水九升，煮豆令熟，取汁，纳胶令烊，一服五合，不觉，不过再，即产。
又方
取马衔一枚，觉痛即令左手持之。
又方
取槐东引枝，手把之。
又方
手捉鸬 头，甚验。
治难产三日不出者方。
吞皂荚子二枚亦效。
治产难数日欲绝，秘方。
书奏作两行字，凡二十字，文曰∶帝乙生子，司命勿止，即出其胞及其子，无病其母。
封其中央，以朱印之，令产妇持之。
治产难方。
取其父衣以覆井，即出。神良。
又方
小麦二七枚，吞之即出。
又方
出蚕种布三寸，烧作散，酒服方寸匕，立出。
又方
苏一合，以酒和服，即出。
又方
烧兔毛末，服方寸匕，即生。
又方
烧大刀环令热，以酒沃之，取一升服之，救死。
又方
陈葵子三指撮，酒服。
治横产及侧，或手足先出方。
可持粗针，针儿手足，入二分许，儿得痛，惊转即缩，自当回顺。
治横生方。
栝蒌实中子一枚，削去尖者，以水浆吞之，立产。
治逆产方。
盐涂儿足底，又可急搔爪之。并以盐摩产妇腹上，即愈。
又方
盐和粉涂儿两足下，即顺矣。
又方
以弹丸二枚，捣末，三指撮，温酒服。
又方
取车 中膏，画腋下及掌心。
治逆产方
烧儿父手足十指爪甲，冶末服之。
又方
取生艾半斤，清酒四升，煮取一升，顿服之，则顺生。若不饮酒，用水。
子上迫心方。
取弩弦缚心下即出。
预服散，令易生，母无疾病。未生一月日前预服，过三十日行步动作如故，儿生堕地皆
不自觉，甘草散方。
甘草（八分，炙） 黄芩 大豆卷 粳米 麻子仁 干姜 桂心（各二分） 吴茱萸（二
分）
上八味，捣散，酒服方寸匕，日三。忌海藻、菘菜、生葱。
治妇人易生产，飞生丸方。
飞生（一枚） 槐子 故弩箭羽（各十四枚）
上三味，捣末，蜜丸桐子大，觉便以酒服二丸，即易产。
又方。
取蛇蜕皮，着衣带中，鉴鼻系衣带，临欲产时左手持马衔，右手持飞生毛，令易产。
令易产方。
烧药杵令赤，纳酒中饮之。
产妇易产方。
马衔一枚，觉痛时右手持之。
又方
蛇脱皮，头尾完具者一枚，觉痛时以绢囊盛，绕腰，甚良。
治胞衣不出方。
取皂荚捣末，着鼻孔中，嚏，即出。
又方
鹿角末三指撮，酒服之。
又方
取夫单衣盖井上，立出。
又方
KT 儿衣不出，吞此符吉。
治胞衣不出方。
井中土，如梧子大，吞之。
治胞衣不出方。
以水煮弓弦，饮之一升许。
治胞衣不出，并儿横倒死腹中，母气欲绝方。
半夏（二两，洗） 白蔹二两
上二味，捣筛，服方寸匕。小难一服，横生二服，倒生三服，儿死四服，亦可加代赭、
瞿麦各二两。
又方
小豆、小麦相和，浓煮汁饮之，立出。
For any woman who is physically weak and emaciated, with insufficient blood and qi, deficient and weak kidney qi, or who has excessively exposed herself to wind and cold, resulting in the retention of fluid (pathological accumulation of fluids) in the epigastrium, she will likely suffer from pregnancy obstruction when attempting to conceive.
What is meant by "attempting to conceive"? The person's menstruation still comes regularly, complexion and skin appear normal, but she feels heavy, dizzy, and stifled, lacks appetite, does not know where the pain lies, and her pulse is smooth and peaceful according to the season. This indicates an attempt to conceive. After two months in such a case, menstruation usually ceases, indicating that conception has occurred.
Pregnancy obstruction disease manifests as mental restlessness and oppression, heavy head and dizzy eyes, heaviness and flaccidity of the four limbs, unwillingness to work, aversion to the smell of food, and a craving for salty, sour fruits. She lies down much and rises little; this is commonly called "aversion to food." Symptoms become severe after three or four months, with vomiting and inability to support oneself. This occurs because menstrual blood has closed, water dampness infiltrates the zang organs, and their qi fails to circulate freely, causing mental restlessness and oppression, rebellious qi leading to vomiting. When blood vessels are blocked and meridians are obstructed and stagnant, the four limbs feel heavy; if accompanied by wind, the head and eyes become dizzy. Upon perceiving these signs, one should immediately take Banxia Fuling Tang (Pinellia and Poria Decoction), and after several doses, follow with Fuling Wan (Poria Pills). Once the retained fluid is eliminated, appetite returns. With adequate nutrition, physical strength increases, qi and blood flourish, providing sufficient energy to nourish the fetus, and the mother becomes healthy. There are dozens of formulas in ancient and modern times for treating obstruction disease; those near death regardless of deficiency, excess, cold, or heat can be saved by this formula.
Banxia Fuling Tang treats pregnancy obstruction with mental restlessness, empty烦 (restlessness without cause), vomiting and rebellion, aversion to food smells, heavy head, painful and heavy sensations in all joints of the four limbs, and excessive lying down.
Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, 5 liang), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, 5 liang), Fuling (Poria, 3 liang), Xuanfuhua (Inulae Flos, 1 liang), Jupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, 2 liang), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, 2 liang), Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma, 2 liang), Renshen (Ginseng Radix, 2 liang), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba, 2 liang), Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata, 3 liang), Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma, 2 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 2 liang).
Twelve ingredients in total, decocted in one dou of water to yield three sheng, divided into three doses. If the obstruction persists for many days without treatment, or if medication causes thermal imbalance leading to external heat symptoms like thirst and mouth ulcers, remove Jupi and Xixin, and add Qianhu (Peucedani Radix) and Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), each 2 liang. If it turns into cold diarrhea, remove Dihuang and use Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex, 2 liang). If there is poor intake, stomach deficiency generating heat, constipation with cold stagnation, and scanty dark urine, add Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, 3 liang), remove Dihuang, add Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, 1 liang), and keep other herbs as prescribed. After taking one dose results in bowel movement, adjust based on changes in qi strength and thermal status, then take one dose of decoction, followed immediately by Fuling Wan to restore appetite and strength.
Fuling Wan treats pregnancy obstruction with mental restlessness, heavy head and dizziness, aversion to rice smells, vomiting and stifling sensation, hot and weak four limbs, and inability to hold oneself up. It is effective upon use; first take two doses of Banxia Fuling Tang, then Fuling Wan.
Fuling (Poria, 1 liang), Renshen (Ginseng Radix, 2 liang), Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex, 2 liang), Jiangtang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, 2 liang), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, 2 liang), Jupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, 1 liang), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, 2 liang), Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, 2 liang), Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix, 1 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 2 liang).
Ten ingredients in total, crushed and sifted, mixed with honey into pills the size of wu zi (seed of Cerasus pseudocerasus). Take 20 pills with warm water, gradually increasing to 30 pills, three times daily.
Treats pregnancy at five months where sudden fright moves the fetus causing insecurity, pain in the lower abdomen radiating to the waist and groins, painful urination, and vaginal bleeding. An Tai Dang Gui Tang (Fetus-Anchoring Angelica Decoction).
Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Ejiao (Colla Corii Asini, prepared), Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Renshen (Ginseng Radix) (each 1 liang), Dazao (Jujubae Fructus, 12 pieces, split), Aiye (Artemisiae Argyi Folium, one handful).
Six ingredients, chopped, decocted with three sheng of wine and three sheng of water to yield three sheng. Strain, dissolve Ejiao, divide into three doses. Urination should become smooth and recovery ensues.
Treats pregnancy with heavy bearing and bleeding, pain radiating to the back, An Tai Zhi Tong Tang (Fetus-Anchoring Pain-Relieving Decoction).
Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Jiao (Colla Corii Asini, prepared), Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) (each 1 liang), Ji Zi (Galli Ovum, one egg), Shumi (Sorghei Fructus, one sheng).
Seven ingredients, chopped. Mix egg into seven sheng of water, cook Shumi until boiling like crab eyes. Strain, add other herbs, decoct to yield three sheng. Divide into four doses. Avoid Wuyi (Archangelicae Radix).
Jiao Ai Tang (Colla and Mugwort Decoction) treats damage to the mother, bleeding, and abdominal pain.
Jiao (Colla Corii Asini, 1 jin, prepared), Aiye (Artemisiae Argyi Folium, one ju volume).
Two ingredients, decocted in five sheng of water to yield two and a half sheng. Divide into three doses.
An Tai Ji Sheng Tang (Fetus-Anchoring Parasitic Decoction) treats miscarriage and bleeding.
Sangshang Jisheng (Taxilli Caulis, 5 fen), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, 5 fen), Fuling (Poria, 4 fen), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 10 fen, prepared).
Four ingredients, chopped, decocted in five sheng of water to yield two and a half sheng. Divide into three doses. For robust individuals, add Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba, 8 fen) and increase water by two sheng. If the fetus is insecure, obvious abdominal pain and bleeding occur, add Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, 4 fen) to calm the fetus. Avoid Haizao (Sargassum Herba), Songcai (Brassicae Pekinensis Folium), vinegar, peaches, plums, sparrow meat, etc.
Zhu Gen Tang (Bamboo Root Decoction) treats labor injury moving the fetus, abdominal pain, bleeding, and downward fetal movement.
Zhugen (Phyllostachys Viridicalyx Bamboo Root), Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata) (each 2 liang), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Ejiao (Colla Corii Asini, prepared), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, prepared) (each 1 liang).
Six ingredients, chopped, decocted in six sheng of water to yield two sheng. Strain, dissolve Ejiao, divide into three doses. Avoid Haizao, Songcai, Wuyi.
When a pregnant woman experiences monthly bleeding for several months, it is called "Lou Bao" (Leaking Womb); if caused by sexual fatigue and bleeding, it is called "Shang Tai" (Injured Fetus). Observe carefully. Xiao Dou San (Small Bean Powder) treats repeated injuries to the fetus.
Chi Xiaodou (Phaseoli Semen Rubrum, 5 sheng, sprouted in wet soil, dried).
One ingredient, sifted. For pregnant women with ongoing bleeding, take one fang cun bi with warm wine, three times daily. Stop when effective.
Treats cold in the abdomen during pregnancy causing fetal insecurity.
Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (each 2 liang), Jiangtang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, 3 liang), Dazao (Jujubae Fructus, 12 pieces).
Four ingredients, decocted in five sheng of water to yield three sheng. Divide into three doses.
Treats maternal labor heat moving the fetus, fetal insecurity, bleeding, and vexation in hands and feet.
Sheng Zhu Pi (Bambusae Membrana Saccharina, 2 sheng), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, 2 liang), Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma, 1 liang), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, 0.5 liang).
Four ingredients, decoct bamboo skin in ten sheng of water to yield six sheng of juice. Strain, reduce to three sheng. Divide into three doses.
Treats stabbing pain in the heart and abdomen during pregnancy.
Salt, roasted until red-hot, take three finger-pinches with wine. Immediate cure.
Another prescription:
Roast 14 dates, grind to powder, take with urine. Immediate cure.
Treats severe lower back pain resembling fracture during pregnancy.
Da Dou (Sojae Semen Album, 3 sheng), decocted in three sheng of wine to yield two sheng. Take.
Treats pregnancy complicated by Zi Lin (dysuria during pregnancy), requiring purgation. Difku Dahuang Tang (Kochia and Rhubarb Decoction).
Difuku (Kochiae Herba), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) (each 3 liang), Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Fuling (Poria) [or Zhuling (Polypori)], Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, prepared), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Tongcao (Tetrapanacis Medulla), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, prepared) (each 2 liang).
Ten ingredients, chopped, decocted in eight sheng of water to yield three sheng. Divide into three doses. If dysuria persists after purgation, drink Difku Kui Gen (Kochia and Mallow Root) juice. Avoid Haizao, Songcai, vinegar.
Another prescription:
Zhuling (Polyporus, 5 liang).
One ingredient, crushed and sifted. Mix with three he of plain water, take one fang cun bi per dose, gradually increasing to two bi, three times day and twice night. If ineffective, switch to Gansui San.
Treats pregnancy Zi Lin with difficulty in both urination and defecation, shortness of breath, unresponsive to Zhuling San. Use Gansui San to purge.
Taishan Chipi Gansui (Euphorbiae Kansui Radix from Mount Tai, 2 liang).
One ingredient, crushed and sifted. Mix with two he of white honey. Take pill-sized doses. If feeling mental oppression in the epigastrium, or slight purgation occurs, take once daily. After purgation, resume Zhuling San. If no purgation, take twice daily, gradually increasing up to half a qian bi, stopping at mild purgation. In between, use Zhuling San and Huangbai Jisheng Tang (see Zi Lin section).
Treats pregnancy Zi Lin with frequent, scanty urination, or hot, painful, sore sensation and foot vexation. Difku Yin (Kochia Drink).
Difuku (Kochiae Herba, 3 liang). Decoct in four sheng of water to yield two and a half sheng. Divide into three doses, once daily.
Treats sudden fainting during pregnancy, loss of consciousness, brief awakening, recurrence, or persistent unconsciousness. Called Chi Bing (Spasm Disease), also Zi Xian Bing (Fetal Eclampsia) or Zi Mao. Ge Gen Tang (Kudzu Decoction). If bamboo is nearby, prepare Zhu Li (Bamboo Sap) first, then the decoction; if distant, prepare decoction first. Both methods are valid. Zhu Li is particularly effective for various spasms and resuscitation, including in postpartum women, infants with convulsions, and trauma. Method for making Zhu Li:
Take fresh green bamboo, cut off ends, leave central node. Slice, place on bricks with ends hollow, burn the center, collect dripping sap in a vessel. Take orally.
Zhi Jing Zhi Mao Ge Gen Tang (Kudzu Decoction for Spasms and Fainting) treats pregnancy near term, wind-induced spasms, sudden fainting, loss of consciousness, vomiting, dizziness, brief awakening with recurrence, named Zi Xian Bing.
Beimu (Fritillariae Bulbus), Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix), Mudan (Moutan Cortex, remove heart), Mufangji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex, sliced and stir-fried), Fuling (Poria), Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, prepared) (each 2 liang), Duhuo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, crushed), Renshen (Ginseng Radix) (each 3 liang).
Fourteen ingredients, chopped, decocted in nine sheng of water to yield three sheng. Divide into two doses. Beimu facilitates delivery; if not near term, substitute with Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma). Avoid Haizao, Songcai, vinegar.
Treats pregnancy illness requiring termination of fetus.
Mai Fu (Wheat Bran, 1 sheng), ground, boiled in two sheng of water. Take. Highly effective.
Another prescription:
Fa Qu (Fermented Grain Curd, July 7th harvest, 3 sheng), boiled briefly. Fast overnight, take all at dawn. Immediate expulsion.
Treats emaciated persons desiring termination of fetus.
Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, prepared), Jiangtang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), Guixin (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Xiezhuo (Potentilla Anserina Crab Claw), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix) (each 1 liang).
Eight ingredients, chopped, decocted in seven sheng of water to yield two sheng. Divide into three doses. Avoid Haizao, Songcai, raw scallion.
Woman with Warm Disease desiring termination of fetus.
Take one chicken egg, crack it. Place three finger-pinches of salt inside. Take. Immediate expulsion.
Another prescription:
Apply mud from the bottom of a well to the abdomen by hand. Immediate expulsion.
Treats pregnant woman before term desiring induction of labor.
Grind Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma) and mix with honey into pills the size of wu zi. Take one pill. If pain continues, take another.
Treats desire to terminate pregnancy and sterilization.
Gualou (Trichosanthis Fructus), Guixin (Cinnamomi Ramulus) (each 3 liang), Chi (Perillae Fructus, 1 sheng).
Three ingredients, chopped, decocted in four sheng of water to yield one and a half sheng. Divide doses.
Another prescription:
Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, 2 pieces), crushed, mixed with strong vinegar, applied to the right foot. Remove afterwards. Highly effective.
Sterilization Prescription.
Burn one square chi of old cloth to ash, drink with wine. Lifetime infertility.
Treats preterm dead fetus retention, mother dying.
Boil Da Dou (Sojae Semen Album) in vinegar, take three sheng. Dead fetus expelled immediately. Divide into two doses.
Another prescription:
Taobai Pi (Pruni Persicae Cortex, pill-sized). Take one pill. Immediate expulsion.
Another prescription:
Ink stick (3 cun), ground, take at once.
Another prescription:
Salt (1 sheng), mixed with two chicken eggs, take at once.
Another prescription:
Qumai (Diantherae Herba, one handful), boiled until bubbling. Drink juice. Immediate delivery. Alternatively, sift and take one fang cun bi.
Treats dead fetus in abdomen.
Take 2 liang of Mercury. Immediate expulsion.
Another prescription:
Crush Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), take one fang cun bi with wine. Highly effective.
Another prescription:
Ant hill soil (3 sheng), heated, placed in bag, applied to epigastrium. Fetus expelled.
Another prescription:
Kitchen earth (three finger-pinches), take with wine. Immediate expulsion.
Treats death of mother and fetus, difficult labor, immobile fetus.
Yubai Pi (Ulmus Microcarpa Cortex, 3 liang), Kuizi (Malvae Semen, 5 he), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, prepared), Guixin (Cinnamomi Ramulus) (each 1 liang).
Four ingredients, chopped, decocted in four sheng of water to yield two sheng. Take one sheng. If no delivery soon, take another sheng. Avoid Haizao, Songcai, raw scallion.
Treats prolonged difficult labor, exhaustion, inability to deliver, due to chronic illness.
Chi Xiaodou (Phaseoli Semen Rubrum, 2 sheng), Jiao (Colla Corii Asini, 2 liang).
Two ingredients, decoct beans in nine sheng of water until cooked. Take juice, dissolve Jiao. Take five he. If no effect, repeat once more. Delivery ensues.
Another prescription:
Hold a horse bit in left hand when pain starts.
Another prescription:
Hold branch growing east from locust tree.
Another prescription:
Hold cormorant head in hand. Very effective.
Treats difficult labor lasting three days.
Swallow two seeds of Zaojiao (Gleditsiae Sinensis Fructus). Effective.
Secret prescription for days-long difficult labor nearing death.
Write twenty characters in two lines on paper: "Di Yi gave birth, Si Ming do not stop, expel placenta and child, let mother be healthy." Seal center, stamp with vermilion, have mother hold it.
Treats difficult labor.
Cover well with father's garment. Immediate expulsion. Highly effective.
Another prescription:
Swallow fourteen wheat grains. Immediate expulsion.
Another prescription:
Burn three cun of silkworm cocoon fabric to powder, take one fang cun bi with wine. Immediate expulsion.
Another prescription:
Su (Perillae Fructus), one he, mixed with wine. Immediate expulsion.
Another prescription:
Burn rabbit hair to powder, take one fang cun bi. Immediate birth.
Another prescription:
Heat large knife ring, pour wine over it, take one sheng. Resuscitate dying.
Another prescription:
Old Malva seed (three finger-pinches), take with wine.
Treats transverse or lateral presentation, or hand/foot presenting first.
Use thick needle to prick fetal hand/foot about two fen deep. Pain causes fetus to startle, retract, and turn naturally.
Treats transverse birth.
Seed from Gualou (Trichosanthis Fructus), remove tip, swallow with water. Immediate birth.
Treats breech birth.
Apply salt to sole of foot, scratch nails urgently. Also rub mother's abdomen with salt. Cure.
Another prescription:
Mix salt and flour, apply to soles. Smooth delivery.
Another prescription:
Grind two pellets, take three finger-pinches with warm wine.
Another prescription:
Apply axle grease to armpit and palm.
Treats breech birth.
Burn father's fingernails/toenails to powder, take orally.
Another prescription:
Raw Mugwort (0.5 jin), clear wine (4 sheng), decoct to yield one sheng. Take at once. Smooth delivery. If cannot drink wine, use water.
Fetus pressing on heart.
Bind crossbow string below heart. Immediate expulsion.
Pre-administration Powder for easy delivery, mother free of disease. Take one month before due date. Over thirty days, walking and movement remain normal. Child born unaware. Gancao San (Licorice Powder).
Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, prepared, 8 fen), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Dadou Juan (Sojae Semen Germinatum), Jingmi (Oryzae Sativa Germen), Maziren (Cannabis Fructus), Jiangtang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), Guixin (Cinnamomi Ramulus) (each 2 fen), Wuzhuyu (Evodiae Fructus, 2 fen).
Eight ingredients, crushed to powder. Take one fang cun bi with wine, three times daily. Avoid Haizao, Songcai, raw scallion.
Fei Sheng Wan (Flying Birth Pill) for easy delivery.
Feisheng (one piece), Huaizi (Sophorae Japonicae Fructus), Gu Nu Jian Yu (Old Crossbow Arrow Feather) (each 14 pieces).
Three ingredients, ground to powder, honey pills the size of tung tree seeds. Take two pills with wine when ready. Easy delivery.
Another prescription:
Keep snake shed skin in belt. Tie to nose. At onset of labor, hold horse bit in left hand, Feisheng feather in right hand. Facilitates delivery.
Easy Delivery Prescription.
Burn pestle until red, dissolve in wine, drink.
Parturient Easy Delivery Prescription.
Horse bit, hold in right hand when pain starts.
Another prescription:
Complete snake shed skin (head and tail intact), one piece. Hold in silk bag around waist when pain starts. Excellent.
Treats retained placenta.
Grind Zaojiao (Gleditsiae Sinensis Fructus) to powder, insufflate into nostril. Sneezing expels placenta.
Another prescription:
Lu Jiao (Cervi Cornu Dehorned) powder, three finger-pinches, take with wine.
Another prescription:
Place husband's single shirt over well. Immediate expulsion.
Another prescription:
[Charmed Talisman] Swallow this talisman for retained placenta.
Treats retained placenta.
Well soil, pill-sized, swallow.
Treats retained placenta.
Decoct bowstring in water, drink one sheng.
Treats retained placenta, transverse/dead fetus in abdomen, mother's qi failing.
Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, washed, 2 liang), Bailian (Ampelopsis Radix, 2 liang).
Two ingredients, crushed and sifted. Take one fang cun bi. Slight difficulty: one dose. Transverse: two doses. Inverted: three doses. Dead fetus: four doses. Can add Daizhe (Haematitum) and Qumai (Diantherae Herba), each 2 liang.
Another prescription:
Mix Xiaodou (Phaseoli Semen) and Xiaomai (Tritici Granum), boil concentrated juice, drink. Immediate expulsion.