气壅成湿，湿气上行，面目故肿。子肿肿在头面；子满肿在遍体；子气肿在下体。
脾胃气虚。土气不和，不能制水，水气不化，停积于中而溢于外则肿。白术散。（和十八。）六君子汤。（补一。）
感犯风寒。紫苏饮去白芍，加防风。（散三。）
湿痰壅滞。六君子汤。（补一。）黑山栀（一合），米饮下。
血少气滞。加味归脾汤。（补三。）
心胸胀满，气不舒展，或至遍身浮肿，喘急不安。
水血相搏。土不克水，水与血相搏，散于四肢，遂致遍身肿满，少腹急而溲不利，鲤鱼汤、泽泻散。（和七、泻一。）
湿热肿于下部。补中益气汤，加山栀、茯苓。（补六。）
伤食吐泻。六君子汤，加砂仁、谷芽。（补一。）
脾虚胃弱。四君子汤加诃子、姜皮。（补四。）
风邪外袭。紫苏饮，去人参、白芍，加藿香。（散三。）
原素有风湿，妊娠三月后，两脚面浮肿，行走艰难，喘闷似水气状，脚指缝黄水出，谓之子气。切勿作水病治，至
分娩自消。
中气不得升发。当疏理郁滞，天仙藤散。（散五。）
下元虚弱而兼风邪。宜生血行气，乌药顺气汤加减用之。（散六。）
舌为心苗，肺主声音，肺肾为子母之脏。心肺肾三脏，皆能致喑。如妊娠九月而喑，则以胞之络脉系肾。少阴之脉
贯肾，上系舌本。脉络阻滞，故有言无声。分娩后自然声出，不必治。
心火克肺。宜降少阴之火。
心肾不足。宜补少阴。
痰涎滞络。宜清痰饮。
Qi stagnation leads to the formation of dampness; dampness ascends, hence the swelling of the face and eyes. Zi Zhong (pregnancy edema) presents with swelling in the head and face; Zi Man (pregnancy hydrops) presents with swelling throughout the body; Zi Qi (pregnancy lower limb edema) presents with swelling in the lower body.
Spleen and Stomach Qi deficiency. The Earth Qi is disharmonious and fails to control Water; Water Qi fails to transform, stagnating internally and overflowing externally, resulting in edema. Use Baizhu San (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Powder). [Reference: Harmonizing Formulas No. 18.] Liujunzi Tang (Six Gentlemen Decoction). [Reference: Tonifying Formulas No. 1.]
Contracting Wind-Cold. Use Zisu Yin (Perilla Leaf Infusion), removing Bai Shao (White Peony Root), adding Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia Root). [Reference: Dispersing Formulas No. 3.]
Damp-Phlegm obstruction. Use Liujunzi Tang (Six Gentlemen Decoction). [Reference: Tonifying Formulas No. 1.] Hei Shanzhi (Black Gardenia Fruit, one he), taken with rice water.
Blood deficiency with Qi stagnation. Use Jiaweigui Pi Tang (Modified Guipi Decoction). [Reference: Tonifying Formulas No. 3.]
Chest and epigastric fullness, Qi failing to circulate freely, or progressing to generalized edema, panting, urgency, and restlessness.
Water and Blood clashing. Earth fails to overcome Water; Water clashes with Blood, scattering into the four limbs, leading to generalized swelling and fullness, tightness in the lower abdomen, and difficult urination. Use Liyu Tang (Carp Decoction), Zexie San (Alisma Powder). [Reference: Harmonizing Formulas No. 7, Draining Formulas No. 1.]
Damp-Heat edema in the lower body. Use Buzhong Yiqi Tang (Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Decoction), adding Shanzhi (Gardenia Fruit) and Fuling (Poria). [Reference: Tonifying Formulas No. 6.]
Food stagnation with vomiting and diarrhea. Use Liujunzi Tang (Six Gentlemen Decoction), adding Sharen (Amomum Fruit) and Guya (Sprouted Millet). [Reference: Tonifying Formulas No. 1.]
Spleen deficiency and Stomach weakness. Use Sijunzi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction), adding Hezi (Chebula Fruit) and Jiangpi (Zingiberis Pericarpium). [Reference: Tonifying Formulas No. 4.]
External invasion by Wind pathogen. Use Zisu Yin (Perilla Leaf Infusion), removing Renshen (Ginseng Root) and Bai Shao (White Peony Root), adding Huoxiang (Patchouli Herb). [Reference: Dispersing Formulas No. 3.]
The constitution originally possessed Wind-Dampness. After three months of pregnancy, the dorsum of both feet becomes swollen, walking is difficult, panting and chest oppression resemble Hydrops syndrome, and yellow fluid oozes from between the toes; this is termed Zi Qi. Do not treat it as a Water Disease; it will resolve naturally after delivery.
Middle Qi fails to ascend and emerge. One should soothe and regulate the stagnation; use Tianxian Teng San (Tetrastigme Vine Powder). [Reference: Dispersing Formulas No. 5.]
Lower Yuan (Kidney and Mingmen) deficiency combined with Wind pathogen. One should nourish Blood and move Qi; use Wuyao Shunqi Tang (Lindera Root Decoction for Smooth Qi) with modifications. [Reference: Dispersing Formulas No. 6.]
The tongue is the sprout of the Heart; the Lung governs voice. The Lung and Kidney are mother-child organs. The Heart, Lung, and Kidney can all cause aphonia. If aphonia occurs at nine months of pregnancy, it is because the collateral vessels of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) connect to the Kidney. The Shaoyin (Lesser Yin) channel penetrates the Kidney and ascends to connect with the root of the tongue. Collateral obstruction causes speech without sound. After delivery, voice returns naturally; no treatment is needed.
Heart Fire overcoming Lung Metal. One should descend the Fire of Shaoyin.
Heart and Kidney insufficiency. One should tonify Shaoyin.
Phlegm-Saliva obstructing collaterals. One should clear Phlegm-Fluids.