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Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix) 1 qian, Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) 1 qian (stir-fried), Gan Cao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma) 2 qian (honey-fried), Guang Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) 1 qian, Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) 1 qian, Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) 1 qian (wine-fried).
Da Fu Pi (Arecae Pericarpium).
Add two zhong of water to the above ingredients, decoct until reduced to eight-tenths volume, and take at any time.
The commentary in *Pa Jing* states: "Da" refers to a young sheep. Lambs are born easily without obstruction. In the past, Princess Huyang had difficulty giving birth due to obesity; a physician prescribed Shou Tai Yin (Slimming Fetus Decoction), which contained Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) for tonification...

Xie Zhua (Crab Claws) 1 sheng, Sheng Gan Cao (Raw Licorice Radix et Rhizoma) 2 chi, E Jiao (Donkey-Hide Glue) 3 liang.
Decoct the above medicines using a stove facing east, burning reed firewood as fuel. Add one dou of flowing water from the east, boil down to two sheng, filter out the dregs, add genuine E Jiao (Donkey-Hide Glue) until dissolved, and take in one dose.
If formulated by divine inspiration, the ingenuity of this prescription is as if made by immortals. The tip of the crab claw specifically expels dead fetus; Gan Cao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma) stabilizes and anchors the Middle Qi (Middle Jiao Energy), preventing corpse qi from ascending and damaging Sheng Qi (Vital Qi).

Sheng Huang Si Juan (Raw Yellow Silk Gauze) 1 chi (cut into pieces), Bai Dan Pi Gen Mu (Moutan Cortex Root Bark), Bai Ji (Bletillae Rhizoma) each 1 qian.
Add one bowl of water to the above, boil until the silk gauze dissolves like syrup. Take on an empty stomach; do not make noise while swallowing.
Pao (Bladder) is the bladder of women. If injured and ruptured by midwives during childbirth, causing continuous dribbling of urine, observing its repair method reveals inconceivable efficacy. Using raw silk manufactured... external orifices, five zang organs, gate secretions, state capital...

Wu Yu Gu (Cuttlefish Bone) 4 fen, Ru (Asafoetida) 1 fen.
Grind the above into pills with sparrow eggs, size of mung beans. Take five pills after meals, washed down with Bao Yu Zhi (Hairtail Juice).
Wu Yu Gu Wan (Cuttlefish Bone Pills) consist of blood-and-flesh substances. Since blood is depleted and qi is lost, only sentient substances can retain and nourish qi and blood, promoting growth. Wu Yu (Cuttlefish)... Tong Jing (Unblocking meridians)... every... also.
According to *Su Wen*, Ru (Asafoetida) is used; *Nong Jing* states it is toxic, capable of corroding foul flesh and discharging pus and blood. Ru (Asafoetida) is non-toxic and can also unblock meridians, treating Liu Ji (Six Extremities) injuries... medicine.

Huang Yu Biao (Yellow Fish Swim Bladder) 1 jin (cut into pieces, stir-fried with Ge Fen/Mussel Powder), Sha Yuan Ji Li (Astragali Complanati Semen) 8 liang (soaked in horse milk, steamed over boiling water for the duration of one incense stick).
Grind the above into fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills. Take 80 pills per dose, with warm water.
Zhen (Thunder Trigram) represents obtaining the eldest son through one union; the eldest son signifies abundant Yang. Zhen begins at Yin, corresponding to Shaoyang (Lesser Yang) in the human body, governing the initial closure of essence and qi, where intention arises, possessing bravery... face length... essence completeness... securing essence... knowing Xun...