龟壳散 治交骨不开，不能生产。
当归 川芎（各一两） 败龟板（一个，酥炙） 妇人头发（生男女多者一握，烧存性）
上为散，每服五钱，水煎服，约人行五里即生，如胎死亦下，灼过龟板亦可。
乌金散 治难产或热病，胎死腹中，或因颠仆，或从高坠下，或房室惊搐，或临产惊动
太早，触犯禁忌，或产时未到，经行先下，恶露已尽，致胎干子死，身冷不能自出。但视产母
面赤舌青，是其候也，面青舌赤，母死子活；唇青吐沫，子母俱毙。又有双胎，或一死一活，其
侯难知，临时观变可也。
熟地黄（洗切，焙干酒焙） 真蒲黄 大当归 交趾桂 杨芍药 军姜（去皮） 粉草（各一两） 小
黑豆（四两） 百草霜（五钱）
上为末，每用二钱，米醋半合许，沸汤六七分，浸起温服。疑贰之际，且进佛手散，酒水
合煎二三服探之，若未死，子母俱安，若胎已
死，立便逐下。的知其胎死，进此药后，更进香桂散，须臾如手推下。常用催生，更加好滑石
末半两，葵子五十粒，捶碎黄柞叶七八皮，葱白二寸，顺流水煎汤调下，盖滑石能利小便，
柞叶行气逐血，葱白内通阳气，气盛血行即产矣。
香桂散 下死胎。
麝香（五分，另研。一方用当门子一个） 官桂（三钱，为末，一方用桂枝二钱）
上和匀，作一服，温童便酒，或葱汤调服，（服法妙）须臾如手推下。此方比之用水银等，
不损血气。一方加白芷三钱。一方单用桂末一钱，童便调下，名救苦散。
平胃散 治死胎不下，指甲青，舌青胀闷，口中作屎臭。
苍术（米泔浸） 陈皮 浓朴（姜汁炒，各一钱） 甘草（炙，五分）
上锉一剂，酒水各一盏，煎至一盏，投朴硝半两，再煎三五沸，温服，其胎化血水下。
或只用朴硝半两，研细，以童便调，温服，亦妙。或用二钱，以顺流水调下。（一平胃散也，
而用以下死胎，可见用法之不穷如此。盖胃行则死胎自行，更投朴、硝，则无不下矣，妙妙）
一方 治妊娠三五个月，胎死在腹中不出。
大腹子 赤芍药 榆白皮（各三两） 当归（炒一两） 滑石（七钱半） 瞿麦 葵子（炒） 茯苓
粉草 黄芩（各半两）
上为粗末，每服四钱，水煎服。
千金神造汤 治动胎及产难，子死腹中，并妊娠两儿，一死一生，服之令死者出，生者安，神验。
蟹爪（一升） 甘草（一两） 阿胶（三两）（药妙，分两尤奇）
上三味，以东流水一斗先煮蟹爪、甘草（东流取其顺下，先煮取其力全），得三升，去
滓，次纳胶，令烊，顿服之，不能分再服。若人困，拗口纳药，药入即活，煎药作东向灶、用苇
薪煮之。（煮苇薪取轻虚之意）
一方 治胎死腹中，干燥着背。
葵子（一升）（要知葵子多用方妙） 阿胶（二两）
上以水五升煮取二升，顿服之。未出再煮服。
一方 治子死腹中，或半生不下，或半着脊骨，在草不产，血气上荡母心，面无颜色，气
欲绝，及治胞水早干，胎涩不下。
猪脂（一斤） 白蜜（一升） 淳酒（二升）
上三味，共煎至二升服，分温二服，不能服者，随多少缓缓服之。
一方 治胎死腹中，或半产不下。
官桂（五钱） 牡丹皮 川芎 葵子（各一钱二分）
上为细末，每服三钱，葱白汤下。
半夏汤 治胎衣不下，或子死腹中，或血冲上昏闷，或血暴下，及胞干而不能产者。
半夏曲（一两半） 桂（去皮，七钱半） 大黄（五钱） 桃仁（三十个，去皮尖炒）
上为粗末，先服四物汤一二服，（妙在先服四物）次用此药三钱，生姜三片，水煎服。如
未效，次服下胎丸。
下胎丸 治产难，胞衣不出，横倒者，及儿死腹中，母气欲绝者。
半夏（生） 白蔹（各半两）
上为细末，滴水丸，如桐子大，食后用半夏汤下三二丸，续续加至五七丸。（一方下三十丸。
渐加至五十丸。）（治肥胖痰多难产者妙）
一方 治生产不顺，胎死腹中，胎衣不下，临产危急妙。
蛇蜕（一条全者，香油灯上烧研） 麝香（少许）
上为末，童便酒各半盏，调下一服即生效。
霹雳夺命丹 治临产蓦然气痿，目翻口噤，面黑唇青，沫退场门中，子母俱损，两脸微
红，子死母活。
蛇蜕（一条，瓦罐内 ） 蚕蜕（烧，二钱） 男子发（烧灰，一钱） 乳香（五分） 黑铅（二钱半）
水银（七分半，根据前法作） 千里马（即路上左脚旧草鞋一只，取鞋鼻洗净烧灰，一钱）
上为末，以 猪心血丸，如桐子大，金银箔七片为衣，每服二丸，用倒流水灌下，或入
伏龙肝调下。（危症极矣，必黑铅、水银方妙。然症少缓者，切不可用之）
宣明 砂散 治胎死腹中不下。
砂（研细） 当归（各一两）
上研极细，只分作二服，温酒调下，如重车行五里，不下再服。
牛膝丸 下死胎。
杜牛膝（三两） 紫金藤（紫金藤即紫木香） 蜀葵根（各七钱） 当归（四钱） 肉桂（三钱） 麝香
（五分）
上为末，米糊为丸，如桐子大，朱砂为衣，每服五十丸，乳香汤送下。
一方 治产难数日，子死腹中不出，母气欲绝。
瞿麦（六两） 通草 桂心（各三两） 牛膝 榆白皮（各四两）
上细切，用水九升，煮取三升，去渣，分三服，顿饮即下。一方无榆白皮，有天花粉四
两，大能堕胎。（天花粉亦能坠胎）
一字神散 治子死腹中，胞衣不下，胞破不生，累有神验。
鬼臼（亦可治鬼胎）不拘多少，黄色者，去毛，研为末，以手指捻之如粉，极细为度。此药
不用罗，每服三钱，用无灰酒一盏，煎至八分，通口服，立生如神。
Guike San (Tortoise Shell Powder) treats the failure of the pubic symphysis to open, resulting in inability to deliver.
Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), Chuanxiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong) (each 1 liang), Baiguiban (Carapax et Plastrum Testudinis) (one piece, fried with butter), Furen Tou (Human Hair) (a handful from a woman who has borne both sons and daughters, burned until carbonized but retaining its nature).
The above are ground into powder. Each dose is 5 qian, decocted in water and taken orally. Delivery should occur within the time it takes a person to walk five li; if the fetus is dead, it will also be expelled. Tortoise shell that has been scorched may also be used.
Wujin San (Black Gold Powder) treats difficult labor or fetal death in the uterus due to febrile diseases, or due to falls, jumping from heights, sexual activity causing fright and convulsions, premature labor, violation of taboos, or vaginal bleeding preceding the expected delivery date. If lochia has ceased, the fetus may dry up and die, becoming cold and unable to expel itself. The sign is a red face and blue tongue; if the face is blue and the tongue red, the mother dies while the fetus lives; if the lips are blue and froth is vomited, both mother and fetus die. In cases of twins, one may die while the other lives, making the prognosis difficult to determine; observation at the time is necessary.
Shudihuang (Prepared Radix Rehmanniae), Zhen Puhuang (Pollen Typhae), Da Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), Jiaozhi Gui (Cortex Cinnamomi Cassiae), Yang Shaoyao (Radix Paeoniae Lactiflorae), Junjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), Fencao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis) (each 1 liang), Xiao Heidou (Semen Sojae Nigrae) (4 liang), Baicaoshuang (Fuliginis Massula) (5 qian).
The above are ground into fine powder. Each dose is 2 qian, soaked in half he of rice vinegar and six or seven parts boiling water, then taken warm. If there is doubt regarding fetal viability, temporarily administer Foshe San (Buddha's Hand Powder), decocted with wine and water for two or three doses as a test. If the fetus is alive, both mother and child are safe; if the fetus is dead, it will be immediately expelled. Once fetal death is confirmed, after taking this medicine, administer Xianggui San (Fragrant Cinnamon Powder); shortly thereafter, the fetus will be expelled as if pushed out by hand. This formula is commonly used to induce labor; adding Banliang of good Huashi (Talcum), 50 Kui Zi (Semen Abutilonis), 7-8 pieces of crushed Zhaxie (Cortex Quercus variabilis), and 2 cun of Congbai (Scallion Stem), decocted in flowing water and taken with the powder, is beneficial because Huashi promotes urination, Zhaxie moves qi and expels blood, and Congbai unblocks yang qi internally; when qi is abundant and blood flows, delivery occurs.
Xianggui San (Fragrant Cinnamon Powder) expels dead fetuses.
Shexiang (Moschus) (5 fen, separately ground; another prescription uses one Dangmenzi [center of Moschus]), Guanzi Gui (Cortex Cinnamomi Cassiae) (3 qian, ground into powder; another prescription uses 2 qian of Guizhi [Ramulus Cinnamomi]).
Mix evenly for one dose. Take with warm Tongbian (Child's Urine) and wine, or mixed with Scallion Decoction. (The method of administration is ingenious.) Shortly thereafter, the fetus will be expelled as if pushed out by hand. Compared to using Mercury, this formula does not damage Qi and Blood. Another prescription adds Bai Zhi (Radix Angelicae Dahuricae) 3 qian. Another prescription uses only 1 qian of Cinnamon Powder taken with Child's Urine, named Jiuku San (Save Suffering Powder).
Pingwei San (Peaceful Stomach Powder) treats retained dead fetus, cyanosis of fingernails, cyanosis of the tongue, abdominal distension and oppression, and a fecal odor in the mouth.
Cangzhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Lanceae) (soaked in rice washing water), Chenpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae), Houpo (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis) (stir-fried with ginger juice, each 1 qian), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis) (honey-roasted, 5 fen).
Cut into coarse pieces for one dose. Decoct with one sheng of wine and one sheng of water until reduced to one sheng. Add Banxiaofen of Xiaomingpo (Natrii Sulfas) and boil for three to five boils. Take warm. The dead fetus will transform into bloody fluid and discharge. Alternatively, use only Banxiaofen of Xiaomingpo, finely ground, mixed with Tongbian (Child's Urine), and taken warm, which is also effective. Or use 2 qian mixed with flowing water. (This is the same Pingwei San, yet used to expel a dead fetus, demonstrating the infinite variability of its application. Generally, when Stomach Qi moves, the dead fetus moves on its own; adding Houpo and Xiaomingpo ensures expulsion. Wonderful, truly wonderful.)
Another Prescription: Treats fetal death in the uterus between the third and fifth months of pregnancy.
Dafuzi (Fructus Tangerinae Cum Pericarpo), Chi Shaoyao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra), Yubaipi (Cortex Ulmi Erythrocarpae) (each 3 liang), Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) (stir-fried, 1 liang), Huashi (Talcum) (7.5 qian), Qumai (Herba Diantherae), Kuizi (Semen Abutilonis) (stir-fried), Fuling (Poria), Fencao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis), Huangqin (Radix Scutellariae) (each 0.5 liang).
Grind into coarse powder. Each dose is 4 qian, decocted in water and taken orally.
Qianjin Shenzao Tang (Thousand Gold Divine Creation Decoction) treats fetal disturbance and difficult labor, fetal death in the uterus, and twin pregnancies where one is dead and one is alive. Taking this causes the dead fetus to be expelled and the living fetus to remain safe. It is highly effective.
Xiezhuo (Crab Claws) (1 sheng), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis) (1 liang), Ejiao (Colla Corii Asini) (3 liang). (The prescription is ingenious, and the dosages are particularly unique.)
Boil the first three ingredients in 1 dou of East-flowing water. (East-flowing water is chosen for its downward momentum; boiling first extracts the full potency.) Reduce to 3 sheng, remove dregs, then add Ejiao until dissolved. Take all at once; if unable to take all, divide into two doses. If the patient is weak, pry open the mouth and administer the medicine; life returns upon ingestion. Build the stove facing east and use reed firewood for boiling. (Reed firewood is chosen for its light and hollow nature.)
Another Prescription: Treats fetal death in the uterus where the body is dry and adheres to the back.
Kuizi (Semen Abutilonis) (1 sheng) (Note: High dosage of Kuizi is key to efficacy), Ejiao (Colla Corii Asini) (2 liang).
Decoct in 5 sheng of water until reduced to 2 sheng. Take all at once. If not expelled, decoct again and take.
Another Prescription: Treats fetal death in the uterus, partial birth failure, fetus stuck against the spine, failure to deliver in grassy conditions, blood and Qi rushing upward affecting the heart, loss of facial color, impending collapse of Qi, and dried amniotic fluid causing difficult delivery.
Zhuzhi (Porci Adeps) (1 jin), Baimi (Mellis) (1 sheng), Chunjiu (Pure Wine) (2 sheng).
Boil the three ingredients together until reduced to 2 sheng. Divide into two warm doses. If unable to drink, take slowly in smaller amounts.
Another Prescription: Treats fetal death in the uterus or incomplete abortion.
Guan Gui (Cortex Cinnamomi Cassiae) (5 qian), Mudanpi (Cortex Moutan), Chuanxiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong), Kuizi (Semen Abutilonis) (each 1.2 qian).
Grind into fine powder. Each dose is 3 qian, taken with Scallion Decoction.
Banxia Tang (Pinellia Decoction) treats retained placenta, fetal death in the uterus, faintness due to blood rushing upward, sudden heavy bleeding, and inability to deliver due to dried membranes.
Banxiaqu (Fermented Fructus Pinelliae) (1.5 liang), Gui (Cortex Cinnamomi) (peeled, 7.5 qian), Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei), Taoren (Semen Persicae) (30 seeds, peeled, de-seeded, stir-fried).
Grind into coarse powder. First, take Siwu Tang (Four Substances Decoction) for one or two doses. (It is ingenious to take Siwu Tang first.) Then, take 3 qian of this medicine with 3 slices of Shengjiang (Fresh Rhizoma Zingiberis), decocted in water. If ineffective, subsequently take Xiatai Wan (Expel Fetus Pills).
Xiatai Wan (Expel Fetus Pills) treats difficult labor, retained placenta, malpresentation, fetal death in the uterus, and impending maternal collapse.
Banxia (Rhizoma Pinelliae) (raw), Bailian (Rhizoma Belamcandae) (each 0.5 liang).
Grind into fine powder. Mix with drops of water to form pills the size of Sophora seeds. Take 2-3 pills after meals with Banxia Tang, gradually increasing to 5-7 pills. (Another prescription starts with 30 pills, gradually increasing to 50.) (Excellent for difficult labor due to obesity and phlegm-dampness.)
Another Prescription: Treats abnormal labor, fetal death in the uterus, retained placenta, and critical situations during delivery.
Shetui (Exuvias Bombycis Mori) (one whole piece, burned to ash over sesame oil lamp), Shexiang (Moschus) (a small amount).
Grind into powder. Mix with half sheng of Tongbian (Child's Urine) and half sheng of wine. One dose is effective immediately.
Pili Duoming Dan (Thunderbolt Life-Seizing Pill) treats sudden Qi collapse during labor, eyes rolling back, jaw locking, black face and blue lips, saliva leaking from the anus, injury to both mother and fetus, slightly red cheeks, indicating fetal death with maternal survival.
Shetui (Exuvias Bombycis Mori) (one piece, calcined in earthenware jar), Cantui (Exuvias Pheretima) (burned, 2 qian), Nanzi Fa (Human Hair, Male) (burned to ash, 1 qian), Ruxiang (Resina Frankincense) (5 fen), Heiqian (Lithargyrum) (2.5 qian), Shuiyin (Hydrargyrum) (7.5 fen, prepared according to previous methods), Qianlima (Old Left Straw Sandal from Roadside) (take the toe part, wash clean, burn to ash, 1 qian).
Grind into powder. Bind with Pig Heart Blood into pills the size of Sophora seeds. Coat with seven pieces of Gold and Silver Leaf. Take two pills per dose, administered via retrograde flowing water, or mixed with Fulonggan (Caulis Longanae Arillus). (This is an extreme critical condition; Lithargyrum and Hydrargyrum are essential. However, do not use if symptoms are less severe.)
Xuanming San San (Xuanming Realgar Powder) treats retained dead fetus.
Nansha (Realgar) (finely ground), Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) (each 1 liang).
Grind extremely fine. Divide into two doses. Take with warm wine. If not expelled after walking like a heavy cart for five li, take another dose.
Niuxi Wan (Achyranthes Pills) expels dead fetuses.
Du Niuxi (Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae), Zijinteng (Caulis Aristolochiae Manshuriensis, also known as Purple Musk Root), Shukui Gen (Radix Abutilonis) (each 7 qian), Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) (4 qian), Rougui (Cortex Cinnamomi Cassiae) (3 qian), Shexiang (Moschus) (5 fen).
Grind into powder. Bind with Rice Paste into pills the size of Sophora seeds. Coat with Zhusha (Cinnabar). Take 50 pills per dose, washed down with Ruxiang Tang (Frankincense Decoction).
Another Prescription: Treats prolonged difficult labor with fetal death in the uterus and impending maternal collapse.
Qumai (Herba Diantherae) (6 liang), Tongcao (Medulla Tetrapanacis), Guixin (Cortex Cinnamomi Cassiae) (each 3 liang), Niuxi (Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae), Yubaipi (Cortex Ulmi Erythrocarpae) (each 4 liang).
Cut finely. Decoct in 9 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng. Remove dregs. Divide into three doses. Drink all at once for immediate expulsion. Another prescription omits Yubaipi and includes Tianhuafen (Radix Trichosanthis) 4 liang, which strongly induces abortion. (Tianhuafen can also cause miscarriage.)
Yizi Shen San (One-Character Divine Powder) treats fetal death in the uterus, retained placenta, ruptured membranes preventing birth, with repeated miraculous results.
Guijiu (Rhizoma Typhonii) (can also treat "Ghost Pregnancy"). Amount unspecified. Select yellow rhizomes, remove hairs, grind into powder, rubbing with fingers until it feels like fine flour. Do not sieve. Each dose is 3 qian. Decoct in one sheng of non-ash wine until reduced to 0.8 sheng. Take orally. Delivery occurs instantly as if by divine power.