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Deficiency of blood with flourishing fire, the woman must present with emaciation and dark complexion. When the fetus frequently presses upward, Tiaohuang (a variety of Scutellariae Radix) and Ejiao (Donkey-hide Gelatin) are indicated.

Xu Aihui stated: Fei Chouqian previously said that for those with emaciation and blood-heat, Tiaohuang is suitable; for blood deficiency with fire hyperactivity, Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) and Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix) are suitable. This seems to combine the aforementioned two conditions into one treatment. I suppose it is necessary to distinguish between "fetal pressure upward" and "abdominal urgency and pain." It is unknown whether this is correct. For reference.

For women with qi deficiency, the body is fat and white, and the fetus frequently sinks downward. Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) is indicated.

Xu Aihui stated: Fat and white body constitution is evidence of qi deficiency, which should be consulted with Zhang's theory. Furthermore, considering that those who are fat and white are not necessarily all qi-deficient, only when they are fat and white accompanied by fetal sinking downward can it be considered as excessive form with deficient qi. Careful differentiation is required. For reference.

Wang Mengying noted: If it is confirmed as qi deficiency leading to threatened abortion, the method of tonifying the middle and augmenting qi is very effective.

When the physical constitution is robust but the fetus fails to move normally, Xiang (Costi Corymbosae Fructus Immaturus) and Sha (Amomi Fructus) are indicated.

When phlegm and qi obstruction occur, characterized by obesity, vomiting, retching, dizziness, and vertigo, Erchen Tang (Two-Cured Decoction) is indicated.

Anger injuring the liver, Jiawei Xiaoyao San (Modified Free and Easy Wanderer Powder) is indicated.

Toxic drugs disturbing the fetus: Bai Biandou (Dolichos Lablab Seed), 2 liang, raw, peeled, powdered, taken with fresh cold water.

Shen Yaofeng stated: This has been seen in the "Jue Ni Gate," and must be cross-referenced to differentiate the syndrome.

Intercourse disturbing the fetus, the symptoms often include vomiting. The *Chanbao Baiwen Fang* (Hundred Questions on Obstetrics Formula) records that drinking one sheng of Zhuli (Bamboo Sap) is effective. Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) is particularly excellent.

Trauma from bumping or knocking against the fetus, lochia has already flowed, pain persists without cessation, jaw locked as if dying. Use Shenmiao Foshou San (Divine Miracle Buddha's Hand Powder) to probe. If the fetus is not damaged, the pain stops, and both mother and child are safe; if the fetus is damaged, it will be expelled immediately. This is Xiong Gui Tang (Ligusticum and Angelica Decoction) treating injured fetus, often with miraculous effects.

Fetal movement causing continuous bleeding until death-like state: *Bencao Gangmu* (Compendium of Materia Medica) uses Beehive Wax (Apis Ceranae Cera), size of a chicken egg, boiled for three to five boils, mixed with half a sheng of fine wine and taken, resulting in immediate recovery. Feng Yun stated: Miraculous effect. The wax is bland and astringent, entering the Yangming channel.

Wang Mengying noted: During the final month of pregnancy, without any trauma or disturbance, sudden continuous bleeding occurs without abdominal pain, named "Sea Bottom Leak" (Haidi Lou). Urgently administer large doses of Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) and Huangqi (Astragali Radix); ten cases may not save one or two. This is due to severe depletion of primordial qi, failure of the Chong vessel to secure, and collapse of Ying blood below.

Wang Shuhe stated: Regarding fetal disease where the fetus does not move, to know life or death, let someone palpate it: if it feels like an inverted basin, it is male; if it feels uneven like elbows and neck joints, it is female. Cold indicates death; warm indicates life.