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Banmao (Mylabris), Shuizhi (Leech), and Mengchong (Tabanus), Wutou (Aconite Lateral Root) combined with Fuzi (Prepared Aconite Child Root) and Tianxiong (Aconite Root), Yege (Gelsemium/Strychnos, often referring to toxic plants like Gelsemium elegans or historically Strychnos nux-vomica depending on context, here likely a toxic herb), Shuiyin (Mercury), and Badou (Croton Seed), Niuxi (Achyranthes Root), Yiyiren (Coix Seed), and Wugong (Centipede), Leng (Burreed Tuber), E (Curcuma Tuber), Daizhe Shi (Haematitum), Yuanhua (Kadua Flower), and Shexiang (Musk), Daji (Euphorbia Root), Shetui (Snake Slough), Huang Cixiong (likely referring to specific animal parts or herbs, contextually grouped with toxins), Yaxiao (Sal Nitratis), Mangxiao (Mirabilite), Mudan Pi (Tree Peony Bark), Rougui (Cinnamon Bark), Huaihua (Sophora Flower), Qianniu (Morning Glory Seed), and Zaojiao (Tamarind Fruit/Seed pod), Banxia (Pinellia Rhizome), Nanxing (Arisaema Rhizome), and Tongcao (Tetrapanax Pith), Qumai (Dianthus Herb), Ganjiang (Dried Ginger), and Taoren (Peach Kernel) are contraindicated; Sharen (Amomum Fruit), Ganqi (Dried Licorice? No, Ganxi is Dry Resin), Ganqi (Dry Resin of Rhus chinensis?), Xiejiazhao (Carapace of Pot-bellied Turtle), Didang (Euphorbia kansui root? Or specific insect), and Maogen (Imperata Rhizome) should not be used well. (From "Bian Chan Xu Zhi")

Pregnant women are highly advised to practice sexual abstinence. This is unknown to many women, and also largely unknown to men, which is nearly foolish. The strength of the fetal origin, the difficulty or ease of childbirth, and postpartum conditions such as metrorrhagia, strangury, and menstrual disorders are all attributable to this factor. The reason lies in the fact that during the period when the fetal spirit consolidates, it is crucial to protect the uterine palace. If one fails to exercise caution and indulges in lustful desires, leaking yin essence, the protective barriers will become insecure, leading to disordered qi and blood. Consequently, offspring may suffer from congenital deficiency and premature death, and various diseases of the yin aspect will emerge. This is the most critical precaution for women, which those who understand must carefully consider.

Regarding methods to facilitate smooth delivery (Hua Tai), the goal is merely to make the time of lying on the birth mat easy and rapid. The factors determining difficulty or ease lie in the fullness or deficiency of blood, not in the lubricating properties of drugs. Abundant blood provides moisture, making delivery easy; deficient blood causes dryness and friction, making delivery difficult. Therefore, before labor, the primary approach should be to nourish qi and blood, preparing in advance. Formulas such as Siwu Tang (Four Substances Decoction), Huatai Jian (Slippery Fetus Decoction), Wufu Yin (Five Blessings Drink), Xiaoying Jian (Little Camp Decoction), and Bazhen Tang (Eight Treasures Decoction) are essential for facilitating delivery. If one ignores this principle and overuses lubricating agents, or if the due date has not arrived and there is no heat or stagnation yet purgative, qi-moving, sinking, bitter-cold drugs are recklessly employed, they will secretly damage Ying qi and deplete True Yin. This often leads to blood deficiency and qi sinking, becoming a major hazard at the time of delivery. However, for those who are indeed obese and have excess qi, formulas such as Zisu Yin (Perilla Drink), Baosheng Wuyou San (Protect Life Without Worries Powder), and Huatai Zhike San (Slippery Fetus Aurantium Powder) can be selected.

When the fetal origin is complete and sufficient, delivery occurs naturally after ten months, following its own schedule; it cannot be forcibly induced. What is called "inducing labor" merely assists the qi and blood to guide the process smoothly. Only when labor is imminent should Tuohua Jian (Shedding Flowers Decoction) or Huatai Jian be used, modified according to symptoms. In cases of prolonged labor where the mother is exhausted and unable to deliver, Huatai Jian should be administered to boost qi and blood, enabling the fetus to be born quickly. For those with qi deficiency and weakness, struggling to expel the fetus, Dushen Tang (Single Ginseng Decoction) must be used, dosed appropriately to supplement strength. These are key methods for inducing labor. Using qi-moving and blood-guiding agents before the due date under the guise of induction is akin to pulling shoots to help them grow—a futile and harmful act.

1. When approaching delivery with severe abdominal pain, no formula is superior to Tuohua Jian for inducing labor. Using a small amount of Rougui (5-7 fen) is the safest and most effective method. For patients with qi deficiency and weakness, add 2-3 qian of Renshen (Ginseng); for severe deficiency, add as needed.

2. If excessive amniotic fluid and blood loss cause dryness and friction in the birth canal, making delivery difficult, lubricating substances should be used, such as Pig Fat Oil, Honey, Butter, Scallion White, Dongkuizi (Winter Melon Seeds), Cow's Milk, Huashi (Talcum), and Yu Baidi (Elm Bark). This is also an emergency rescue method.