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(All plasters are contraindicated for pregnant women, except this one. ○ General treatment for pregnancy with Xiong Gui Tang and Yi Mu Gao: Before delivery, Si Wu Tang (Four Substances Decoction), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix), and Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix) are the main herbs.)

Qiang Huo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Chuan Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma). Decoct with Cong Bai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus) and Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) to apply on chest and back; for spontaneous sweating, remove Cong Bai and add Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix Alba). ○ Examples of medication for colds during pregnancy: For example, fever and aversion to cold use Chuan Xiong, Bai Zhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), and Xiang Su San (Fragrant Perilla Powder); alternating chills and fever use Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix) and Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix); excessive thirst uses Mai Dong (Ophiopogonis Tuber), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), and Hua Fen (Trichosanthis Radix); dryness and constipation use Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix) and Gua Lou (Trichosanthis Fructus); fullness and oppression use Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus) and Ju Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium); macules use Zi Cao (Arnebiae Radix et Rhizoma); dark macules use Huang Qin, Zhi Zi (Gardeniae Fructus), Sheng Ma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), and Chai Hu; unstable fetus use Huang Qin, Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), and E Jiao (Colla Corii Asini).

Summerheat-dampness. (Suitable to use Chuan Xiong, Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Huang Qin, Bai Zhu, plus Cang Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), Hou Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Zhu Ling (Polyporus), Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma), stir-fried and applied as a hot compress on chest and back. ○ For pregnant women, only treat the chest and back with gentle massage; care must be taken not to disturb the fetus if treating the umbilical or abdominal area, so do not try lightly; however, applying powdered medicine is acceptable.)

Or at the beginning of pregnancy, dizziness of head and eyes, heaviness of limbs, aversion to food odors, craving for sour and salty tastes, nausea and vomiting. (Named E Zu (Morning Sickness), suitable to use Chuan Xiong, Dang Gui, Huang Qin, Bai Zhu, Ju Hong (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Rubrum), Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma); for cold syndrome add Huo Xiang (Agastaches Herba), Sha Ren (Amomi Fructus), Wu Yao (Linderae Radix), Xiang Fu (Cyperi Rhizoma), Hou Po, Ding Xiang (Caryophylli Flos), Wu Mei (Mume Fructus); for heat syndrome add Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Mai Dong, Zhu Ru (Bambusae Caulis in Taenia), Zhi Zi, Zhi Ke, Bai Shao. Ban Xia may affect the fetus, so it must be stir-fried thoroughly with Jiang Zhi (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens Juice) to be used safely without toxicity.)

Or irritability and restlessness. (Named Zi Fan (Restlessness During Pregnancy), suitable to use Huang Lian, Mai Dong, Zhu Ye (Bambusae Folium).)

Or cough. (Named Zi Sou (Cough During Pregnancy), suitable to use Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix), Xing Ren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum), Sang Bai Pi (Mori Cortex), Zhi Mu, Bei Mu (Fritillariae Bulbus), Ju Hong, Mai Dong, Zi Wan (Asteris Radix), Zhu Ru, Bai Mi (Honey).)

Or dysentery. (Named Zi Li (Dysentery During Pregnancy), suitable to use Dang Gui, Bai Shao, Bai Zhu, Huang Qin, Ze Xie, Zhi Ke, Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Huang Lian; for white dysentery remove Huang Qin and Huang Lian.)

Or diarrhea. (Use Bai Zhu, Zhi Zi; for cold syndrome use Shu Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Praeparatum).)

Or alternating chills and fever. (Named Zi Nüe (Malaria During Pregnancy), for cold suitable to use Hou Po, Cao Dou Kou (Amomi Fructus Rotundus), Gan Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma); for heat and thirst use Huang Qin, Mai Dong, Zhi Mu, Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum). General formula uses Chai Hu, Qian Hu, Zhi Mu, Bei Mu, Huang Qin, Bai Zhu, Chuan Xiong, Dang Gui, Qing Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride); if persistent, add Cao Guo (Tsaoko Fructus).)

Or water retention in the fetus, swelling of face, body, feet, and knees, oozing from toes. (Named Zi Zhong (Edema During Pregnancy), also named Zi Qi. Suitable to use Cang Zhu, Bai Zhu, Hou Po, Chen Pi, Fu Pi (Arecae Pericarpium), Sang Bai Pi, Sheng Jiang Pi (Zingiberis Pericarpium), Tiao Qin (Scutellariae Radix), Zhi Zi, Ze Xie, Fang Ji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix); some use Tian Xian Teng (Akebiae Caulis) with Zi Su (Perillae Folium), Xiang Fu, Chen Pi, Wu Yao, Gan Cao, Mu Gua (Chaenomelis Fructus); for deficient persons, Si Wu Tang is sometimes used; some use Qiang Huo and Luo Bo Zi (Brassicae Semens); using Li Yu (Carassius Auratus) and Chi Xiao Dou (Vigna Semen Adzuki) can be considered.)

Or phlegm confusion with convulsions. (Named Zi Xian (Eclampsia During Pregnancy), also named Er Yun. For mild cases, use Si Wu Tang plus Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex), Ge Gen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix), Qin Jiao (Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix), Fang Feng, Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Zhu Li (Bambusae Succus); for severe cases, add Du Huo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix) and Ling Yang Jiao (Saigae Tataricae Cornu).)

Or disharmony of fetal qi, rebellious upward movement with pain and distension. (Named Zi Xuan (Distension During Pregnancy). Or panic and qi stagnation leading to difficult labor at term, suitable to use Chuan Xiong, Dang Gui, Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix), Bai Shao, Zi Su, Chen Pi, Da Fu Pi (Arecae Pericarpium), Gan Cao, Cong Bai, Sheng Jiang; or use Cong Bai alone.)

Or congestion of fetal qi, painful and difficult urination. (Suitable to use Chuan Xiong, Dang Gui plus Mai Dong, Mu Tong (Akebiae Caulis), Zhu Ru, Zhi Ke, Ze Xie, Sang Bai Pi. ○ Bao Jian Formula: Cut Cong Bai, mix with salt, stir-fry hot, and apply as a compress to the lower umbilicus.)

Or kidney deficiency with lower back pain. (Use Hei Dou (Sojae Semen Nigrum) stir-fried with wine, wrapped in cloth as a waist belt.)

Or leukorrhea with lower back soreness. (Indicates heavy damp-heat. Suitable to use Cang Zhu, Bai Zhu, Dang Gui, Xiang Fu, Bai Shao, Bai Zhi, Huang Qin, Huang Lian, Chu Gen Bai Pi (Toosendan Cortex).)

Or fetal leakage. (Qi deficiency with heat or sexual intercourse. ○ Suitable to use Chuan Xiong, Dang Gui, Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix), Bai Shao, Huang Qin, Mu Xiang, Xu Duan (Dipsaci Radix), Zhi Ke, Ai Ye (Artemisiae Argyi Folium), Cu Zhu Huang Di Yu (Acetum-boiled Sanguisorbae Radix).)

Or fetal movement with bleeding. (Fetal leakage has no abdominal pain, fetal movement has abdominal pain. Also, fetal movement is usually at the umbilicus; if moving above the umbilicus, it is a mass (Jia); fetal movement refers to bleeding from the vagina, while hematuria is bleeding from the urethra. ○ Use the same formula as for fetal leakage; for abdominal pain, add Xiang Fu, Mu Xiang, Sha Ren, Zi Su, Chen Pi, Cong Bai.)

Protecting the fetus during febrile diseases. (Apply well mud mixed with Zao Xin Tu (Caoline) to the lower umbilicus, which is excellent; if heat is severe, remove Zao Xin Tu and add Qing Dai (Indicum).)

Pregnant women with bladder torsion, or inability to urinate. (Formulas are in the text.) Inability to defecate. (Gua Lou suppository with bile or honey suppository.) All sprains and strains. (Cong Bai hot compress is safest.) ○ Above apply to Xin Kou (Concha Sternum), middle to Qi Yan (Umbilicus), below to Dan Tian (Lower Abdomen), or on the back and both loins. ○ The text also mentions two plasters for preventing miscarriage, which should be used in conjunction.

For treating external infections, apply to chest and back; for miscellaneous diseases, apply to the umbilicus; for fetal leakage, apply below the umbilicus; for lower back soreness and leukorrhea, apply to both loins; for protecting the fetus, apply to Dan Tian.

If there are symptoms like morning sickness, add medicines as noted in the annotations. Or decoct water to wipe chest and back, or stir-fry hot and wrap in cloth to bind around the umbilicus, or grind into powder, mix with Cong Zhi (Allii Fistulosi Juice) and apply below the umbilicus, or apply plaster, or no plaster needed. Adjust according to symptoms, do not be negligent.

The initially printed An Tai Gao had impure ingredients, now specifically corrected. Those who prepare it should follow this formula. ○ Again, all plasters hinder pregnancy, so those administering must ask clearly whether pregnant or not, and note on the plaster "Contraindicated for Pregnancy." Even if not contraindicated, caution is required, lest a pregnancy intended to be aborted blame the plaster application.

One old hen, killed by strangulation, feathers removed without water, entrails removed with bamboo knife, half bowl of Jing Mi (Oryza Sativa Japonica Group) and Nuo Mi (Oryza Sativa Var. Glutinosa) inserted, sewn with silver needle and thread, simmered in Ma You (Sesami Oleum) four jin for later use.

Sheng Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix) (4 liang), Chuan Xiong (sprinkled with water and washed), Dang Gui (washed with wine), Du Zhong (Eucommiae Cortex) (stir-fried), Xu Duan (Dipsaci Radix) (stir-fried), Bai Zhu, Huang Qin, Zhi Xiang Fu (Cyperi Rhizoma processed), Huai Shan Yao (Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae Rhizoma) (2 liang each), Dang Shen (Codonopsis Radix), Huang Qi (Astragali Radix), Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmanniae Radix), Jiu Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix Alba washed with wine), Mai Dong, Zhi Mu, Cang Zhu, Chen Pi, Zhi Ke, Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma) (stir-fried with ginger juice so as not to hinder the fetus), Qiang Huo, Fang Feng, Bai Zhi, Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix) (stir-fried), Su Zi (Perillae Fructus) (or Su Geng Perillae Caulis), Huo Xiang, Hei Shan Zhi (Gardeniae Fructus carbonized), Ze Xie, Gan Cao (Licorice Radix) (raw and roasted half each), Sha Ren (Amomi Fructus) (1 liang each), Nan Bo He (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba), Bei Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma) (5 qian each), Cong Bai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus) (1-2 jin), Yi Mu Cao (Leonuri Herba) (dried 4 liang), Sheng Jiang, Zhu Ru, Ren Dong Teng (Lonicerae Japonicae Caulis), Di Gu Pi (Lycii Cortex), Sang Ye (Mori Folium), Ju Hua (Chrysanthemi Flos), Bai Ye (Platycladi Cacumen), Ai Ye (Artemisiae Argyi Folium) (1 liang each). ○ Simmer Ma You (Sesami Oleum) eight jin, combine with previous oil, fry Dan (lead oxide), add Niu Jiao (Colla Corii Asini) (4 liang steamed with wine as in Qing Yang Gao method), Huang La (Beeswax) (2 liang). Stir and add Huai Liu Sang Zhi (Branches of Sophora, Salix, and Morus) (4 liang each), Yuan Shen (Scrophulariae Radix), Huang Lian, Huang Bo (Phellodendri Cortex), Bei Mu, Hua Fen, Wu Yao, Cu Yan Hu Suo (Corydalis Rhizoma vinegar-processed), Cu Ling Zhi (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma vinegar-processed), Dan Pi, Qing Pi, Hei Di Yu (Sanguisorbae Radix carbonized) (1 liang each), Hei Can Sha (Bombyx Batryticatus) (2 liang), Mu Xiang, Zi Shi Ying (Fluorite), Chi Shi Zhi (Kaolinite) (5 qian each). ○ Used for regulating menstruation against Tong Jing Gao.