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In critical situations. Transmitted by Zhang Jianshui Dejun.
Only one ingredient, Guigui (Cortex Cinnamomi), remove the rough bark, chop into pieces and stir-fry slightly; using iron vessels is acceptable. Grind into a fine powder. Take three qian per dose, mixed with warm water for immediate delivery. This

medicine must be

prepared according to the prescription from Temple Official Liu Zhengzhi, which has been verified multiple times.
Shetui (Snake Molt, one whole piece, calcined to ash retaining its properties) Canzhi (Silkworm Paper, one piece, at least five cun square, calcined to ash retaining its properties, quantity approximately equal to Shetui)
Mix the above two ingredients, prepare as a single dose, mix with Shexiang (Musk) and warm wine, take orally for immediate delivery.

To treat pregnancy where fetal qi is disharmonious, fetus positioned high in the abdomen, causing distension and pain, known as Zixuan (Fetal Distension); also treats Qi Jie (Qi Stagnation) caused by fright during labor leading to prolonged inability to deliver, called Suyin (Perilla Decoction). Jinglue Liu used this formula, claiming it is unparalleled in efficacy. Dafupi (Exocarpium Citri Grandis), Renshen (Radix Ginseng), Zhenchenni (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae), Baishao Yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba) (each half liang), Zisu Jingye (Folium et Caulis Perillae) (one liang), Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) (two fen), Fingcao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata) (one fen)
Finely chop the above herbs, divide into three doses. For each dose, use one large zhan and a half of water, four slices of Shengjiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens), seven cun of Congbai (Scallion White), decoct until three-tenths of the liquid remains, strain, and take on an empty stomach. Once, a woman had failed to deliver after repeated attempts, and all parturition-inducing medicines were ineffective. I said: This must be due to lying in bed too early, fear and anxiety causing Qi stagnation, not because

the Qi fails to move. One dose of this medicine will result in delivery. For women at six or seven months of pregnancy suffering from Zixuan, I have frequently used this medicine with verified results; within ten doses, the fetus moves

downward. Note: Fear causes Yang Essence to retreat, moving upward rather than flowing downward, thus blocking the Upper Jiao (Upper Burner). Once the Upper Jiao is blocked, Qi cannot circulate, and Yin Qi of the Lower Jiao (Lower Burner) also

retreats and does not disperse, gathering to form distension. However, since the Upper Jiao is sealed and the Lower Jiao Qi returns, each occupying its own space, Qi cannot flow.

Lisheng Hedan (Holy Crane's Crown Pill) for treating difficult labor. Zhu Xuezhang from Haozhou, named Bing, courtesy name Mingdao, was skilled in treating this condition. Their family secret formula claims to have been transmitted by an extraordinary person at the beginning of the dynasty.
Hanshuishi (Gypsum Aquosum), regardless of quantity; what people in Jiangnan call Ruanguashi (Soft Gypsum), divide into two parts. Half raw, half calcined in charcoal fire until red hot.
Mix the above together and grind extremely finely. Add Zhusha (Cinnabaris) and grind again until the color resembles peach blossom. Take two large qian per dose, mixed with fresh drawn cold water. Another method: mix with a small amount of Jiziqing (Egg White) to form a thin paste, spread onto paper shaped like apricot leaves, and apply urgently to the center of the umbilicus. Replace when dry. Within no more than three applications, delivery will occur. During preparation, utmost sincerity is required; do not allow unrelated persons or chickens and dogs to see.