经曰∶一息不运则机缄穷，一毫不续则霄壤判。所谓气血周流，循环一身，无有间断也。是以妊子
者，儿在腹中，母子一气流通，全赖浆水滋养。十月数足，其子形神俱备，气血完全，忽如梦觉，自然
求路而出。儿既出胞，母子分体，呼吸殊息，岂可久羁于内，而使气血不运不续哉。所以产子譬诸果
熟蒂落，有自然分体之势，岂可早用催药以逆其性？至于催药，原为调扶失宜致成难产，不得已而用
也。如胎壮则随浆易产，何必用药催生。若胎弱则转慢迟生，有致困乏浆干，瘀塞不下，横逆、子死、
难产等类。治者滋其营，益其气，使子母精神接续，营运得力；
温其经，开其瘀，使道路通畅，子易转舒。再得老成稳婆，在外细心接取，自获大
小平安。切勿用力太早，虚费精神，猛剂催生，反伤血气。更不可妄信符水，况符
水非得真传，亦未必灵验。且血得寒则凝，血凝则胎亦滞矣，何能望其速生也。
夫产育一门，全仗气血用事，无补精神之药，焉图胎产之功？徒伤气血之和，反贻
产后之疾。加独参汤者，大补元气，助精神而生津液，临产服之易生。再如催生万
全汤，细心周匝，补接开导，升降温行，产际用之催生甚为有益，产后亦备得其
宜，是以名为万全汤者矣。后开催生诸方以备择用，其内有治横逆产者，当用「临
产须知」内手法施治为上。但恐人又不善用手法，致产母经久困乏难生，不得不借
药力，助其气血精神，使儿转正速生也。丹溪用佛手散治死胎不下，并催生最效捷。
予曾用胎产金丹催生，死胎亦下。再催生汤催生，甚稳而效。
独参汤（附论）。催生第一方。
人参（二三钱或四五钱）
论曰∶人参固为催生之妙品，然用之不得其法，往往有失误之处，而人不知觉
也。若生产之痛阵未来，儿先必转胎腹痛，人未明此理，以为将生之时，即煎参汤与饮，助其气力，未
免失之过早。如产母平素气血亏虚，则有益无害。若遇壮实妇人，并非因虚难产，致提固胎气，上逼
心胸，胀闷不下，反成难产矣。如生阵已来，腰酸腹痛，谷道迸迫，目中流火，适值儿正出户，方饮参
汤，且一饮而尽，岂不失之过迟而急？及产下之后，正欲逐瘀之时，其参力方锐，瘀血受补凝滞不行，
势必上行奔心等患。且有用至一二两者，尤宜慎之。是以古人治产后非急证不用人参，且多以芎归合用，
其意深矣。予谓临产之时，预备上好人参四五钱，如产妇少壮，临盆安顺，亦无需参汤以助其力。如中
年产妇，产育过多，或平素瘦弱，或生产艰难，经日不下，或错过生阵，或乱用气力，以致气乏力倦，及
至正产之时，反无力送胎，可用人参二钱或三钱煎服，自然易产。至于寻常生育，恐临期艰难，预用人
参二三钱，煎就，用重汤温着，俟浆胞破时，令产妇饮两三口以助气力，少停再饮二三口，频与慢服，
不过助其气力以催生耳。生下即已，不必多参尽饮以招尤也。或用上好人参一枝，含口内，生津助气亦
妙。至于横逆等生，须用前论手法施治，再服参汤以助之。盖人参能补气升提，使产母不至倦乏，亦能
令儿升举转身为顺，自易生矣。
催生万全汤（附论。）
人参（三钱至五钱，大补元气以为君） 当归（三钱，大补营血以为臣，去芦） 川芎（一钱，
入肝以疏郁滞，少寓升提之性，则降下之药得力） 桃仁（十三粒，不去皮尖，捣碎，取苦可去旧，
甘能生新，滑能润下） 干姜（一钱，温能通行血分，炒焦黄色则令其下降而遏其上升也） 炙草（六
分，令其药性少缓，中宫得受补益，不使即为下坠也） 牛膝梢（二钱，既能下行，复走十二经络，令
其经络无壅，则气血效力，以为营运推出之势） 红花（三分，多则破血，少则活血生新耳。酒炒）
肉桂（临煎方去皮，切碎。六分，冬天用八分。借此引经，率领诸药直入血分，且温可通行散瘀，
则生产自易。）
加胶枣一枚，水煎，食前温服。如产妇壮实及无力服人参者，去参用之，其催生之效，尚能倍于
佛手散多多矣。
论曰∶妇人临产，关系母子性命，实存亡顷刻之时。是以古人立方甚多，然产育乃大伤气血者也。其
难产又多由气血不足，产后诸疾，固属气血大亏，然产后诸虚，皆因产前所致。奈佛手散、兔脑丸及葵
花、益母诸方，无非活血顺气，滑胎破瘀，
温暖通窍，以图营运推出之势，全不管营运推出之源。产妇精力壮者，藉此开导得以易生。倘气血不足，
则虽有催生开导之功，而无营运药势之力，抑何补哉？至于手握石燕，足贴蓖麻，设遇实证、顺证，假此安
心候时。如当气血精神亏极，用此敷衍之方，神气内竭，势如隔靴搔痒，不调气血，而强用催生，何以为
营运之具？徒存虚名，而无实效，误人性命于顷刻，岂不痛哉。惟达生散立方平正，奈只可调理于产前。
生化汤用意甚深，又只可调理于产后，并非可济危急催生之用者。今万全汤乃体二方之意，合成一方，务
取万全，屡用甚验，故以万全名之。先以调补气血，佐以散瘀、下降温中，使气血得力，自能健用催生，此
不催之催也。故用人参当归为君，培补气血壮其主也。少加桃仁、川芎、黑姜、炙草、酒红花温中而散
其瘀也。牛膝梢、桂心温行导下，使无上逆冲心之患，不惟催生神效，产后更无瘀血凝滞，百病不生。补而
兼温则不滞，温而兼补则不崩。升少降多，则气得提而易下，降而兼升，则瘀自去而新自归。补多泻少，
邪去而元气无伤。苦少甘多，瘀逐而中和仍在，岂非万全催生者乎？
催生佛手散
全当归（一两） 川芎（五钱） 龟版（七钱，酥炙透）
水煎服。一方去龟版，加益母草三五钱。
油蜜饮 治产难数日不下，并沥浆胞干。
白蜂蜜（半碗） 真麻油（半碗）
共一碗，煎一二沸，掠去浮沫服。一方加童便服。
三合济生汤 治临产艰难，一二日不下，服此自然转动下生。
当归（三钱） 川芎（二钱） 枳壳（二钱，麸炒） 紫苏（八分） 大腹皮（一钱五分，姜汁
洗） 甘草（七分）
水煎服。待腰痛甚，服之即产。
鱼胶散 治难产。
鱼胶（五钱，同面炒成珠，去面，将胶研细末，用热酒冲服，少顷即产）
催生简易方
催生时药不便，就将本年大统历日黄纸壳面，刊有钦天监奏准（云云），并有印信在上者扯来，不
要人见，用火烧为灰，将灰调酒一杯，与产妇吞之，实时产下。
又有请本地方官或府州县差签一枝，在签上朱书∶某县知县某人，（要写名字。）在此立
候催生。将签字倒竖于产房门槛内，即刻产下。仍既将签缴回本县。奇验奇验。
催生如意散 临产腰痛，方可服用。
人参（一钱） 乳香（一钱） 辰砂（五分）
共为末。临产时，用鸡子清一个调药，以生姜自然汁调开，和匀冷服。如横生倒产，实时转正，子母全安。
催生芎归汤（即佛手散。但与佛手散煎服之法不同耳，故又名催生芍归汤。） 治因事触胎，
子死腹中，疼痛口噤。用此探之，不损则痛止，子母俱安，损则立下。临产催生，并治横逆难产等证。
当归（六钱） 川芎（三钱）
水二钟半，煎欲干时，入头酒一钟，煎沸温服。口噤，灌之。如人行五里再服，不过三服即生。有
一妇人生产三日不下，用此方加入益母草二两，酒水各一碗煎饮，服之即生。曾有人止用本方，治横生倒
产，频服顺生，屡效。
葱白益母汤 治难产。
益母草（五钱） 葱头（三钱）
用纹银一锭，要重四两，水二碗，煎一碗，服之即生。
神柞饮 催生甚速。并治横逆倒产，死胎在腹。
生柞树刺枝（如小指大者一握，水洗净，切碎。一叶一刺者，处处有之） 甘草（五钱，一方五
寸） 新汲水（一碗半）
用新瓦罐，入水与药于内，以纸三层密封，文武火煎八分温服。不煎渣。凡觉腹疼腰重欲坐草
时，即将此药温服一盏，便觉心下开豁。如渴，又饮一盏，觉下重便产，更无难生横逆之患。若遇横生
倒逆，不过三服即正。子死腹中，不过三服即下，能保母子两全，最为神验。曾有一妇横产，儿手先出，
致胛肿胀。欲截其手，不保其生，屡服催生药不效，以此药浓煎一碗与服，顷刻苏醒。再与一碗，
困睡少时，忽云我骨节都拆开了，快扶我起来。血水涌下，拔出死胎全不费力。此方救人，百发百中。
然据《石室秘录》云∶宜慎用。论见后加味神柞饮方中。
秘录加味神柞饮（附论。） 治儿头已到门，久而不下，此交骨不开之故。
柞木枝（一两或五钱） 当归（二两） 川芎（一两） 人参（一两）
煎汤服之。如儿头到门，久而不下，服此少顷，必然一声响亮，儿即生矣。真至奇至神之方也。
论曰∶倘儿头不下，万万不可用柞木枝。盖此味专开交骨，儿未回头而儿门先开，亦死之道。故
必须儿头到门，而后可用此方也。予谓前方独用柞木枝，治横逆及难产。且云欲坐草时，即温服一盏。
须防太早有失，不若俟儿头到门，久不下时，服之为当。
乳朱丹（一名开骨膏。） 治难产，并交骨不开。
乳香（不拘多少）
或遇三月三日，五月五日，七月七日，研细用猪心血为丸，梧子大，朱砂为衣，晒干收藏。值
难产者，以凉酒化下一丸。不产再服。或莲叶蒂七个，水二钟，煎一钟，化服神效。
伏龙肝散 治横逆难产。
伏龙肝（即对灶心之土，多年红者佳）
速研细末，温酒调下一钱，儿头即带土而出矣。
二脱散 治横逆难产。
蛇脱（全一条） 蚕故纸（一张）
二味，新瓦瓶内盐泥固济，烧存性，为末。煎乳香汤调下一钱，连三服神效。
《纲目》∶煎榆白皮汤调下一钱。予谓此方药峻，宜慎用。
胶葵散 治横逆难产。
阿胶（一两，蛤粉炒成珠） 黄葵子（一两）
每服四钱，水煎服。
催生如神散（一名黑神散。） 治横、逆产，并治月水不止，崩漏证。
百草霜（血得黑则止。胞水过多，催生可用） 白芷（各等分，不见火）
为末，每服二钱，以童便、醋和如膏，加沸汤调，连进三服，能固血又免血涸。
一方加滑石，每服三钱。
催生如圣散 治胞水干涩，儿在腹中不动。或浆血来，闭塞道路，难产之证。
黄葵花（二钱，焙干）
为末，热汤调下神效。或有漏血，胎脏干涩，难产痛剧者，并进三服，良久腹中气宽，胎
滑实时产下。如无花，以黄蜀葵子，为末二钱，酒服亦可。如胎死不
下，红花煎酒调下。《经验方》用子四十九粒或三十粒。歌曰∶黄金丙子三十粒，细研酒调能备急，命
若悬丝在须臾，即令眷属不悲泣。
手握丹（即兔脑丸。） 治产妇生理不顺，临产艰难。
十二月兔脑髓（去皮膜，研成膏） 乳香（一分，研细。一方二钱，无麝香） 母丁香（一钱，研
末） 麝香（一字，研细）
将药研匀，用兔儿脑髓和丸，如芡实大，阴干，油纸封贮。每一丸，温水送下，则男左女右手握出。
琥珀黑龙丹 治临产难生，或胎衣不下，产后血晕，不省人事，血崩，恶露腹中刺
痛，血滞浮肿，血入心经，语言颠倒，血风相搏身热头痛，胎前产后诸证。
五灵脂（酒研，澄去沙） 当归（酒洗） 干地黄 川芎 良姜（各二两）
上入砂锅内，纸筋盐泥封固， 红，候冷取出研细。
百草霜（三钱） 乳香 生硫黄 琥珀 花蕊石（ 。各二钱）
上五味计一两一钱，为末，同前研细之药和匀，米醋煮，面糊为丸如弹子大。每临用，炭火 药通红，
投入生姜自然汁浸碎，以无灰酒、童便相合，顿服。予
谓此药峻厉，亦宜慎用。
催生起痘神验方 治难产，并治痘疮不胀、不浆。
山羊血（七八分，或一钱）
此血用酒化开服之，顷刻即产，且不伤人，又无产后瘀阻血晕之患。有云∶此血仍聚儿顶而出。又
治小儿出痘不起胀、不灌浆，亦用此血。量儿大小，或几厘，或一二分，或三四分，加以酒酿化服。其
痘不起胀者，即起胀。不灌浆者，即起浆。与用鸡冠血酒酿之意相同，然鸡冠血不如山羊血多多矣。
尊生救生汤 治难产并交骨不开。
全当归（一两） 川芎（二钱） 龟版（一片，酥炙脆，打碎） 头发（一握，烧灰存性）
酒水煎服。虚人或产多力衰者，加人参二三钱，如人行四五里即下。不下，急宜再服，其他催生
药皆受伤。予谓此方即加味芎归汤，分两虽殊，药味则一。《尊生》用之而验，多在虚人加参之力耳。
神应丹（又名万全膏。）
蓖麻子（七粒，去壳）
将蓖麻研如泥，入麝一分，再研成膏，涂产母足心。胎下即洗去，迟则恐子肠出也。如子肠出，即
移涂产妇顶心，肠即收上，速去之。此方催生下胎虽速，药性猛峻，用者慎之。一方，蓖麻子四十
九粒，去壳研烂，治盘肠产。敷在产妇顶心，待肠收尽而急去之。
The classic states: If the mechanism of life ceases to operate for even a single breath, the pivot of vitality will be exhausted; if continuity is interrupted by even the slightest degree, a chasm as vast as heaven and earth will emerge. This refers to the continuous circulation of Qi and Blood throughout the body without interruption. Therefore, during pregnancy, the fetus resides in the abdomen, and the mother and child share a unified flow of Qi, relying entirely on amniotic fluid (Jiang Shui) for nourishment. After ten months are completed, the fetus's form and spirit are fully developed, and its Qi and Blood are complete. Suddenly, like waking from a dream, it naturally seeks an exit to be born. Once the fetus leaves the uterus, the mother and child become separate entities with distinct respiration. How can it remain confined inside for long, causing the Qi and Blood to cease their operation and continuity? Thus, childbirth is likened to a ripe fruit falling from its stem, possessing a natural tendency to separate. How could one use early induction drugs to go against this nature? Induction drugs are originally intended for cases of difficult labor caused by improper care and support, used only as a last resort. If the fetus is strong, birth will be easy along with the amniotic fluid; why use drugs for induction? If the fetus is weak, movement may be slow and delayed, leading to exhaustion, drying up of amniotic fluid, blockage by blood stasis preventing descent, transverse or breech presentation, fetal death, and other types of dystocia. The practitioner should nourish the Ying (Nutritive) level, benefit the Yuan Qi (Original Qi), ensuring the connection of maternal and fetal spirit and effective operation; warm the meridians, open obstructions, ensuring the birth canal is unobstructed so the fetus can turn and descend easily. With the assistance of an experienced and steady midwife carefully attending outside, safety for both mother and child can be achieved. One must not exert force too early, wasting spirit and energy, nor use harsh drugs for induction, which would instead damage Qi and Blood. One must not blindly trust talismanic waters; moreover, unless these are genuine transmissions, they are unlikely to be effective. Furthermore, blood coagulates when exposed to cold; if blood coagulates, the fetus will also stagnate. How can one expect rapid birth then?
The field of obstetrics relies entirely on the functioning of Qi and Blood. Without medicines that tonify spirit, how can one hope to succeed in pregnancy and childbirth? Merely damaging the harmony of Qi and Blood will instead lead to postpartum diseases. Adding Dushen Tang (Ginseng Decoction) greatly tonifies Yuan Qi, aids spirit, and generates fluids; taking it at the time of labor facilitates birth. Similarly, Cuisheng Wanquan Tang (Labor-Inducing Ten-Thousand-Safety Decoction) is meticulously formulated to tonify, connect, open, and guide, regulating ascending/descending and warming/moving. It is highly beneficial for inducing labor at delivery and well-prepared for postpartum care, hence named "Ten-Thousand-Safety." Below are various labor-inducing formulas for selection. For cases of transverse or breech presentation, manual techniques described in "Linchan Xuzhi" (Notes on Labor Preparation) should be employed first. However, fearing that people may not skillfully apply manual techniques, leading to prolonged exhaustion and difficulty in birth, one may have to rely on medicinal power to assist Qi, Blood, and spirit, helping the fetus turn and be born quickly. Zhu Danxi used Foshou San (Buddha's Hand Powder) to treat retained dead fetus and for induction, achieving very rapid results. I have personally used Taichan Jindan (Fetal Production Golden Pill) for induction, successfully expelling dead fetuses. Cuisheng Tang (Labor-Inducing Decoction) is also very stable and effective.
Dushen Tang (Ginseng Decoction) (With Commentary). This is the primary formula for labor induction.
Ren Shen (Panax Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma): 2-3 qian or 4-5 qian.
Commentary: Ren Shen is indeed a wonderful product for labor induction. However, if used improperly, errors often occur unnoticed. If administered before the onset of labor pains, when the fetus first turns position causing abdominal pain, people who do not understand this principle may mistakenly believe labor is imminent and brew Ginseng Decoction to boost strength, which is premature. If the mother has chronic Qi and Blood deficiency, it is beneficial and harmless. But if used for a robust woman whose dystocia is not due to deficiency, it may consolidate fetal Qi, forcing it upward to the chest, causing distension and inability to descend, resulting in dystocia. If labor pains have already started, with lower back soreness, abdominal pain, rectal tenesmus, and visual disturbances, just as the fetus is about to emerge, administering Ginseng Decoction and drinking it all at once is too late and hasty. After birth, when expelling lochia is necessary, the potent effect of Ginseng may cause blood stasis to congeal and fail to move, potentially leading to adverse effects such as Qi rushing to the heart. Some use up to 1 liang, which requires extreme caution. Therefore, ancients rarely used Ren Shen for postpartum conditions unless urgent, and often combined it with Chuan Xiong and Dang Gui, implying deep wisdom. I suggest preparing high-quality Ren Shen (4-5 qian) for labor. If the mother is young and vigorous with smooth labor, Ginseng Decoction is unnecessary. For middle-aged mothers with multiple births, chronic weakness, or difficult labor lasting days, or those who have missed the pain phase or exerted themselves excessively leading to fatigue and lack of strength to push, using 2-3 qian of Ren Shen decocted will facilitate birth. For ordinary pregnancies where labor might be difficult, pre-administering 2-3 qian of Ren Shen decocted and kept warm in hot water allows the mother to sip two or three mouthfuls when membranes rupture, pausing, then sipping more frequently and slowly, merely to aid strength for induction. Stop after birth; do not consume excessive amounts to avoid fault. Alternatively, holding a piece of high-quality Ren Shen in the mouth to generate fluids and aid Qi is also excellent. For transverse or breech presentations, manual techniques should be used first, followed by Ginseng Decoction to assist. Since Ren Shen tonifies Qi and lifts, it prevents maternal exhaustion and helps the fetus elevate and turn into a normal position, facilitating birth.
Cuisheng Wanquan Tang (Labor-Inducing Ten-Thousand-Safety Decoction) (With Commentary.)
Ren Shen (Panax Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma): 3-5 qian, greatly tonifying Yuan Qi as Sovereign.
Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix): 3 qian, greatly tonifying Ying Blood as Minister, remove radicle.
Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizoma): 1 qian, enters Liver to relieve stagnation; its slight lifting property enhances the efficacy of descending herbs.
Tao Ren (Persicae Semen): 13 kernels, keep skin and tips, crush. Bitter removes old stasis, sweet generates new blood, slippery promotes downward movement.
Gan Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma): 1 qian, warmth circulates blood; stir-fried until dark yellow to direct downward and restrain upward rising.
Zhi Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma Preparata): 6 fen, moderates herb properties, allowing Middle Jiao to receive tonification without immediate downward collapse.
Niu Xi Sui (Achyranthis Bidentatae Caulis): 2 qian, descends and traverses the twelve meridians, clearing congestion so Qi and Blood can effectively push the fetus out.
Hong Hua (Carthami Flos): 3 fen, large doses break blood, small doses invigorate blood and generate new. Stir-fried with wine.
Rou Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex): Peel and chop before decoction. 6 fen (8 fen in winter). Acts as a guiding herb, leading others directly into the Blood level; warmth circulates and disperses stasis, making birth easier.
Add one Jiao Zao (Jujubae Fructus cum nucleo). Decoct in water, take warm before meals. If the mother is robust or unable to take Ren Shen, omit it; the induction effect will still be significantly greater than Foshou San.
Commentary: Women at labor face the critical moment of life and death for both mother and child. Hence, many formulas were created by ancients. However, childbirth severely damages Qi and Blood. Most dystocias result from Qi and Blood deficiency. Postpartum diseases belong to severe Qi and Blood depletion, but postpartum deficiencies often originate from prenatal conditions. Formulas like Foshou San, Tunaowan (Rabbit Brain Pills), Kuihua (Abutilonis Semen), and Yimucao (Leonuri Herba) primarily invigorate blood, regulate Qi, lubricate the fetus, break stasis, warm, and open orifices to promote expulsion, ignoring the source of this operational force. For mothers with strong vitality, these guides facilitate easy birth. But if Qi and Blood are insufficient, despite the guiding effect, there is no operational force to drive the herbs, offering little benefit. Methods like holding Shiyan (Flint) or applying Bibai (Ricini Semen) to feet are for peace of mind in true/normal cases. In cases of extreme Qi and Blood depletion, such superficial methods are ineffective, like scratching through boots; forcing induction without regulating Qi and Blood lacks the tools for operation. These retain only empty names, causing fatal delays. Daseng San is balanced but only suitable for prenatal regulation. Shenghua Tang is profound but only for postpartum regulation, not for emergency induction. Wanquan Tang combines the essence of these two, aiming for completeness, and has proven effective repeatedly. It first tonifies and regulates Qi and Blood, assists with dispersing stasis, descending, and warming the center. When Qi and Blood are strengthened, they naturally facilitate induction—this is "induction without forcing." Ren Shen and Dang Gui are Sovereigns to tonify Qi and Blood. Tao Ren, Chuan Xiong, Hei Jiang (Charred Ginger), Zhi Gan Cao, and Jiu Hong Hua (Wine-fried Carthamus) slightly warm the center and disperse stasis. Niu Xi Sui and Gui Xin (Cinnamon Heart) warm, move, and guide downward, preventing upward rushing to the heart. Not only does it induce labor divinely, but it also prevents postpartum blood stasis and disease. Tonifying with warmth prevents stagnation; warming with tonification prevents collapse. Less lifting, more descending allows Qi to be lifted yet easily descend; descending with lifting ensures stasis removal and new blood return. More tonifying, less purging expels evil while preserving Yuan Qi. Less bitter, more sweet drives stasis while maintaining harmony. Is this not the ultimate safe induction formula?
Cuisheng Foshou San (Labor-Inducing Buddha's Hand Powder)
Quan Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix): 1 liang
Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizoma): 5 qian
Gui Ban (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum): 7 qian, roasted with vinegar until permeable.
Decoct in water and take. Another version omits Gui Ban and adds Yi Mu Cao (Leonuri Herba) 3-5 qian.
Youmi Yin (Oil-Honey Drink) Treats dystocia lasting several days and dried amniotic fluid.
Bai Fengmi (Apis Mellifera Melle): Half bowl
Zhen Mayou (Sesami Oleum / Sesame Oil): Half bowl
Combine in one bowl, boil briefly, skim foam, and take. Another version adds Tongbian (Urine of healthy boy).
Sanhe Jisheng Tang (Three-Union Life-Nourishing Decoction) Treats difficult labor, failing to deliver within 1-2 days; induces natural rotation and descent.
Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix): 3 qian
Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizoma): 2 qian
Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus): 2 qian, bran-fried.
Zi Su (Perillae Folium): 8 fen
Da Fu Pi (Arecae Pericarpium): 1.5 qian, washed with Ginger Juice.
Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma): 7 fen
Decoct in water and take. Take when lower back pain is severe; birth will follow.
Yujiao San (Fish Gel Powder) Treats dystocia.
Yujiao (Colla Corii Asini / Donkey-hide Gelatin): 5 qian, stir-fried with flour until granular, remove flour, grind gelatin into fine powder. Mix with hot wine and take; birth follows shortly.
Cuisheng Jianyi Fang (Simple Labor-Inducing Formula)
When herbs are unavailable, take yellow paper from the current year's *Datong Calendar* (imprinted with Imperial Astronomical Bureau approval and seals). Burn it to ash without others seeing. Mix ash with one cup of wine and have the mother swallow; birth occurs immediately.
Alternatively, request a warrant stick from local officials. Write on it in red ink: "Magistrate [Name] of [County], awaiting here to induce labor." Place the stick upside down at the threshold of the delivery room. Birth occurs immediately. Return the stick to the county office. Highly effective.
Cuisheng Ruyi San (Labor-Inducing Ruyi Powder) Take only when lower back pain occurs during labor.
Ren Shen (Panax Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma): 1 qian
Ruxiang (Olibanum): 1 qian
Chensha (Cinnabar): 5 fen
Grind into powder. At labor, mix with one egg white and fresh Ginger juice. Cool and take. Corrects transverse/breech presentation immediately, ensuring safety for mother and child.
Cuishong Xionggui Tang (Labor-Inducing Ligusticum-Angelica Decoction) (Same as Foshou San but different preparation; also called Cuisheng Shaogui Tang.) Treats fetal distress due to trauma, dead fetus in utero, pain, and lockjaw. Use to test: if viable, pain stops and both are safe; if deceased, it is expelled immediately. Also for induction and transverse/breech dystocia.
Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix): 6 qian
Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizoma): 3 qian
Decoct in 2.5 zhong of water until nearly dry. Add 1 zhong of first-distillation liquor, boil, and take warm. If lockjaw, force-feed. Repeat after walking five li. Birth usually occurs within three doses. A woman who failed to deliver after three days was treated with this formula plus 2 liang of Yi Mu Cao, decocted in equal parts wine and water; she delivered immediately. Others have used this alone for transverse/breech presentations with frequent success.
Congbai Yimu Tang (Scallion-Yi Mu Decoction) Treats dystocia.
Yimu Cao (Leonuri Herba): 5 qian
Congtou (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus): 3 qian
Decoct with a 4-liang silver ingot and 2 bowls of water until 1 bowl remains. Take; birth follows.
Shenzuo Yin (Divine Zao Wood Drink) Rapidly induces labor. Treats transverse/breech presentation and dead fetus.
Sheng Zao Shu Cizhi (Branches of Quercus variabilis): One handful (size of little finger), washed, chopped. (Leaves have thorns, found everywhere.)
Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma): 5 qian (another version uses 5 cun).
Xin Ji Shui (Fresh Well Water): 1.5 bowls.
Place in a new clay pot, seal tightly with three layers of paper. Decoct over medium-low heat to 80% volume. Take warm. Do not decoct dregs. When feeling abdominal pain, heavy lower back, and urge to squat, take one cup warm. Feeling opens in the chest. If thirsty, drink another cup. Feeling heaviness indicates birth; no risk of difficult/transverse presentation. For transverse/breech, corrects within three doses. Dead fetus expelled within three doses. Ensures safety for both. Highly miraculous. Case: A woman with transverse presentation had arm protruding, causing shoulder swelling. Amputation was considered risky. Multiple induction attempts failed. After drinking one bowl of concentrated Shenzuo Yin, she revived instantly. After a second bowl, she slept briefly, then said her joints felt separated. Help her up. Blood and water gushed out, and the dead fetus was removed effortlessly. This formula saves lives with 100% accuracy. However, *Shishi Milu* advises caution. See commentary under Jiawei Shenzuo Yin.
Shilu Jiawei Shenzuo Yin (Secret Record Modified Divine Zao Wood Drink) (With Commentary.) Treats head engaged but failure to progress due to non-opening of Jiaogu (pubic symphysis).
Zao Mu Zhi (Quercus variabilis Branch): 1 liang or 5 qian
Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix): 2 liang
Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizoma): 1 liang
Ren Shen (Panax Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma): 1 liang
Decoct and take. If head is engaged but stuck, taking this will result in a loud sound and immediate birth. Truly a miraculous formula.
Commentary: If the head has not engaged, absolutely do NOT use Zao Mu Zhi. This herb specifically opens the pubic symphysis. Using it before the head engages causes the cervix to open prematurely, leading to fetal death. Must wait until head is engaged before using. I previously stated Zao Mu Zhi alone treats transverse/dystocia and should be taken when squatting urge arises. Caution against premature use. Better to wait until head is engaged and stuck.
Ruzhu Dan (Milk-Cinnabar Pill) (Also known as Kaigu Gao/Bone-Opening Paste.) Treats dystocia and non-opening of pubic symphysis.
Ruxiang (Olibanum): Any amount.
On specific dates (3rd day of 3rd month, 5th of 5th, 7th of 7th), grind finely, mix with Pig Heart Blood, roll into pills size of Wuzi (Phytolacca berries), coat with Zhusha (Cinnabar), dry and store. For dystocia, dissolve one pill in cool wine. If no birth, repeat. Alternatively, use 7 Lotus Leaf Stems, decoct in 2 zhong water to 1 zhong, dissolve pill. Highly effective.
Fulonggan San (Dragon Sitting Earth Powder) Treats transverse dystocia.
Fulonggan (Calcined Metoprum / Hearth Soil): Use red soil from the center of the stove, aged is best.
Grind finely. Mix with warm wine, take 1 qian. Head emerges carrying earth.
Ertuo San (Two-Shedding Powder) Treats transverse dystocia.
She Tuo (Ophiophagus Skin): One whole strip.
Can Gu Zhi (Silkworm Cast Skin): One sheet.
Place in new clay pot, seal with salt mud, calcine until preserved character remains, grind to powder. Mix with Ruxiang decoction, take 1 qian. Three doses are highly effective.
*Bencao Gangmu*: Decoct Yu Bai Pi (Ulmi Cortex) to mix with powder. I consider this formula harsh; use with caution.
Jiaokui San (Gelatin-Hibiscus Powder) Treats transverse dystocia.
Ejiao (Colla Corii Asini): 1 liang, fried with蛤粉 (Meretrix Shell Powder) until granular.
Huang Kui Zi (Abutilonis Semen): 1 liang.
Take 4 qian per dose, decoct in water.
Cuisheng Rushen San (Labor-Inducing Divine-Efficiency Powder) (Also known as Heishen San.) Treats transverse/breech presentation, menorrhagia, and metrorrhagia.
Baicaoshuang (Carbonized Grass Ash): Stops bleeding when black. Useful if excessive amniotic fluid.
Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix): Equal parts, do not expose to fire.
Grind to powder. Take 2 qian per dose. Mix with Tongbian (Urine of healthy boy) and Vinegar to form paste. Add boiling water to adjust. Take three consecutive doses to secure blood and prevent depletion.
Alternative: Add Huashi (Talcum) 3 qian per dose.
Cuisheng Rusheng San (Labor-Inducing Sage-Efficiency Powder) Treats dried amniotic fluid, fetal immobility, or bloody discharge blocking the path.
Huang Kui Hua (Abutilon Flower): 2 qian, dried.
Grind to powder. Mix with hot water; highly effective. For leaking blood, dry uterus, severe pain, take three doses. Abdominal pressure eases, fetus slides out. If no flower, use Huang Shu Kui Zi (Abutilon Seed) 2 qian ground, taken with wine. If dead fetus retained, use Hong Hua (Carthami Flos) decocted in wine. *Jingyan Fang* uses 30-49 seeds. Verse: "Thirty golden seeds, ground fine with wine for emergencies. Life hangs by a thread, sparing family grief."
Shouwodan (Hand-Holding Pill) (Also known as Tunaowan/Rabbit Brain Pill.) Treats abnormal physiology and difficult labor.
Shiyue Tunaosui (December Rabbit Brain Marrow): Remove membrane, grind to paste.
Ruxiang (Olibanum): 1 fen, finely ground (another version: 2 qian, no She Xiang).
Mu Dingxiang (Syzygii Aromatisati Flos): 1 qian, ground.
She Xiang (Moschus): 1 zi (approx. 0.3g), finely ground.
Mix herbs evenly, bind with rabbit brain marrow into pills size of Qianshi (Euryale seed). Dry in shade, store in oiled paper. Take one pill with warm water. Male babies come out holding left hand, females right hand.
Hupo Heilong Dan (Amber Black Dragon Pill) Treats difficult labor, retained placenta, postpartum syncope/coma, hemorrhage, colicky lochia, blood stasis edema, blood entering Heart meridian causing delirium, wind-blood interaction causing fever/headache, and various antepartum/postpartum syndromes.
Wulingzhi (Trogopteri Excrement): Grind with wine, settle, remove sand.
Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix): Wash with wine.
Sheng Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix): Raw.
Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizoma).
Liangjiang (Alpiniae Officinarum Rhizoma): Each 2 liang.
Place in clay pot, seal with paper slip and salt mud. Calcine until red. Cool, grind finely.
Baicaoshuang (Carbonized Grass Ash): 3 qian.
Ruxiang (Olibanum).
Sheng Liuhuang (Native Sulfur).
Hupo (Electrum).
Huariusshi (Laumontite): Calcined. Each 2 qian.
These five herbs total 1 liang 1 qian. Grind to powder. Mix with previously calcined powder. Cook with Rice Vinegar, bind with Wheat Flour Paste into pills size of bullet. Before use, heat pill over charcoal until red-hot. Drop into crushed fresh Ginger juice. Mix with Wu Hui Jiu (Pure Liquor) and Tongbian (Urine of healthy boy). Take in one dose. I consider this formula harsh; use with caution.
Cuishuqidashen Yan Fang (Labor-Inducing and Erythema Divine-Efficient Formula) Treats dystocia and erythema not swelling/filling.
Shanyang Xue (Capra Hircus Blood): 7-8 fen or 1 qian.
Dissolve in wine and take. Birth occurs instantly, non-toxic, prevents postpartum stasis/syncope. Claim: Blood gathers at baby's crown. Also treats infant erythema not swelling/filling. Dosage based on age (li/qian). Mix with fermented rice wine. Similar to Chicken Comb Blood but superior.
Zunsheng Jiusheng Tang (Respect-Life Life-Saving Decoction) Treats dystocia and non-opening of pubic symphysis.
Quan Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix): 1 liang
Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizoma): 2 qian
Gui Ban (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum): One piece, roasted crisp, crushed.
Toutou (Human Hair): One handful, burned to ash (preserve character).
Decoct in Wine and Water. For deficient persons or those with weak force from multiple births, add 2-3 qian Ren Shen. Delivery occurs after walking 4-5 li. If not, take again urgently. Other induction drugs may harm. I consider this modified Xionggui Tang. Different dosages, same ingredients. Effective in *Zunsheng*, likely due to adding Ren Shen for deficiency.
Shenying Dan (Divine-Response Pill) (Also known as Wanquan Gao/Ten-Thousand-Safety Paste.)
Bimazi (Ricini Semen): 7 kernels, shelled.
Grind Bi Ma into paste. Add 1 fen She Xiang (Moschus). Grind into paste. Apply to sole of mother's foot. Wash off immediately after birth; delay risks uterine prolapse. If prolapse occurs, apply to vertex (top of head) to retract intestine. Remove quickly. Fast but harsh; use with caution. Alternative: 49 kernels, ground, applied to vertex for intestinal prolapse during labor. Remove immediately after retraction.