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At the time of full-term pregnancy, when the body is weak and Qi is deficient, the fetus suddenly descends, compressing the opening of the bladder (urinary bladder), causing urinary retention. After a long time, unbearable distension and pain occur.

The urgent treatment principle is to raise the fetal position and resolve the stagnation.

This syndrome presents with a cold and distending sensation in the forehead and vertex, fullness in the chest and heart region, occasional dizziness, intermittent chills, reduced appetite, weakness in the legs, and a floating and deficient pulse.

Formula: Liu Yi San (Six-to-One Powder) (3 qian), Huo Xiang (Agastache Herba) (1.5 qian), Zhen Qing Hao Geng (Artemisiae Annuae Caulis, authentic) (2.5 qian each; those not containing soil are effective).

If there is fullness in the chest and diaphragm, Chuan Hou Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex) (1.5 qian) should be added.

Decoct the above herbs in water and take hot. Take with boiling water while hot. Sweating from the forehead, hands, and feet indicates efficacy. Take one dose every two or three days, and continue for several doses until complete recovery.

If this syndrome progresses to the elevation of the "kidney organ" (referring to lower jiao organs such as testes or uterus), the distension and pain will be more severe.

Use 6-7 green onion heads, chop finely and mash, place in a large bowl, add half jin (approx. 500g) of aged Shaoxing wine, simmer in a double boiler until boiling, and take hot immediately. Complete recovery ensues instantly.

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This syndrome presents with frequent urination, no thirst, initial chills followed by fever, and even coma. The pulse is deep and fine, indicating a Cold syndrome.

Formula: Dan Fu Pian (Prepared Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) (4 qian), Wu Zhu Yu (Evodiae Fructus), Pao Jiang (Prepared Zingiberis Rhizoma) (2 qian each), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) (2.5 qian each). Decoct in water and take hot.

Recovery occurs with sweating.

Another formula: Dan Fu Pian (Prepared Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata), Gui Zhi Jian (Cinnamomi Ramulus Apex), Sheng Bai Shao (Raw Paeoniae Radix Alba) (2 qian each), Zhi Gan Cao (Honey-fried Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (1 qian), Sheng Jiang (Fresh Zingiberis Rhizoma) (3 slices), Hong Zao (Jujubae Fructus) (3 pieces).

Decoct the above herbs in water and take hot. Take one dose daily, continuing for 2-3 doses until recovery.

Another formula: Sheng Jiang (Fresh Zingiberis Rhizoma), Hong Tang (Brown Sugar) (2 qian each).

Decoct in water and take hot. Recovery occurs after vomiting accumulated phlegm. It is essential to add clothing to maintain warmth.

This syndrome presents with day-and-night fever, coma, clearing up after the fever subsides, clear consciousness when not febrile, little thirst, and if thirsty, drinking little. Even dryness of fluids in the eyes, nose, and mouth may occur.

Formula: Dang Gui Shen (Dang Gui Root Body), Sheng Bai Shao (Raw Paeoniae Radix Alba) (3 qian each).

Decoct in water and take hot. Take 1-2 doses daily, gradually increasing effect until the fever completely subsides. Subsequently administer Yuan Mai Di Huang Tang (Yuan Shen, Mai Dong, and Rehmannia Decoction) for several doses until recovery.

Xuan Shen (Scrophulariae Radix), Mai Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix) (2 qian each), Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmanniae Radix) (4 qian), Huai Shan Yao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma), Bai Fu Ling (Poria) (3 qian each), Shan Yu Rou (Corni Fructus), Mu Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex), Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma) (each [text incomplete]).