妇人临产，先服一二剂，自然易生。或遇横生倒产，甚至连日不生，
速服一二剂，应手取效。永救孕妇产难之灾，常保子母安全之吉。
当归（酒洗，一钱五分） 川贝母（一钱） 黄 （八分） 白芍（酒炒，一钱二分，冬月
用一钱） 菟丝子（一钱四分） 浓朴（姜汁炒，七分） 艾叶（七分） 荆芥穗（八分） 枳实（面炒，六分
川芎（一钱三分） 羌活（五分）
水二钟，姜三片，煎至八分，空腹，温服。
此方流传海内，用者无不附应。而制方之妙，人皆不得其解，是故疑信相半，予因解之
∶新孕妇人，胎气完固，腹皮紧窄，气血裹其胞胎，最难转动，此方用撑法焉。当归、川芎
、白芍，养血活血者也，浓朴，去瘀血者也，用之撑开血脉，俾恶露不致填塞。羌活、荆芥
疏通太阳，将背后一撑，太阳经脉最长，太阳治而诸经皆治。枳壳，疏理结气，将面前一
撑，俾胎气敛抑而无阻滞之虞。艾叶，温暖子宫，撑动子宫，则胞胎灵动。川贝、菟丝，最
能运胎顺产，将胎气全体一撑，大具天然活泼之趣矣。加黄 者，所以撑扶元气，元气旺则
转运有力也。生姜，通神明去秽恶，散寒止呕，所以撑扶正气而安胃气。甘草，协和诸药，
俾其左宜右有，而全其撑法之神者也。此真无上良方，而世人不知所用。即用之而不知制方
之妙，则亦惘惘然矣。予故备言之，以醒学人。
妇人临产之前，先服用一两剂此药，分娩自然顺利。如果遇到胎位不正（横生倒产），或者连续几天都不分娩，迅速服用一两剂，立刻就能见效。永远拯救孕妇产时难产的灾难，经常保全母子平安的吉祥。
当归（用酒清洗，一钱五分） 川贝母（一钱） 黄芪（八分） 白芍（用酒炒制，一钱二分，冬季使用一钱） 菟丝子（一钱四分） 厚朴（用姜汁炒制，七分） 艾叶（七分） 荆芥穗（八分） 枳实（用面粉炒制，六分） 川芎（一钱三分） 羌活（五分）
加水两钟，生姜三片，煎煮至八分量的药液，空腹温服。
这个方子在国内外流传，使用者没有不灵验的。但是对方剂制作精妙之处，人们都不理解，所以怀疑和相信的人各占一半。我因此解释它：新近怀孕的妇女，胎气完固，腹皮紧窄，气血包裹着胞胎，最难转动，这个方子用的是“撑”的方法。当归、川芎、白芍，是养血活血的药物；厚朴，是去除瘀血的药物，用它来撑开血脉，使恶露不至于堵塞。羌活、荆芥疏通太阳经（足太阳膀胱经），从背后进行支撑，太阳经脉最长，太阳经通畅则其他经络都通畅。枳壳（注：原文此处为枳壳，前文药材列表为枳实，通常二者功效相近，此处依原文翻译），疏理郁结之气，从面前进行支撑，使胎气收敛抑制而没有阻滞的担忧。艾叶，温暖子宫，推动子宫运动，则胞胎灵动。川贝、菟丝子，最能运胎顺产，对胎气整体进行支撑，大大具备天然活泼的情趣了。加入黄芪，是用来扶持元气，元气旺盛则转运有力。生姜，通神明去秽恶，散寒止呕，用来扶持正气而安胃气。甘草，协调各种药物，使它们左右适宜，从而完成“撑法”的神奇效果。这真是无上的良方，但世人不知道如何使用。即使使用了而不知道制作方剂的精妙之处，也是茫然不知所措。所以我详细地说明它，以唤醒学习中医的人。
Before a woman goes into labor, taking one or two doses of this prescription will naturally facilitate delivery. If encountering malpresentation (such as transverse or breech position) or failure to deliver after several days, administering one or two doses promptly yields immediate results. It eternally rescues pregnant women from the disaster of dystocia and constantly ensures the auspicious safety of both mother and child.
Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, washed with wine, 1.5 qian), Chuanbeimu (Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae, 1 qian), Huangqi (Radix Astragali Membranacei, 0.8 qian), Baishao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, stir-fried with wine, 1.2 qian; use 1 qian in winter), Tusizi (Semen Cuscutae, 1.4 qian), Houpo (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis, stir-fried with ginger juice, 0.7 qian), Aye (Folium Artemisiae Argyi, 0.7 qian), Jingjiesui (Herba Schizonepetae Spica, 0.8 qian), Zhishi (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus, stir-fried with flour, 0.6 qian), Chuanxiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong, 1.3 qian), Qianghuo (Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii, 0.5 qian).
Add two zhong of water and three slices of Shengjiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens), decoct until eight fen of liquid remains. Take warm on an empty stomach.
This prescription has circulated widely within and outside China, and its efficacy is invariably confirmed by users. However, few understand the subtlety of its formulation, leading to equal parts doubt and belief. Therefore, I explain it thus: In newly pregnant women, the fetal qi is complete and solidified, the abdominal wall is tight and narrow, and the qi and blood envelop the fetus, making it difficult to move. This prescription employs the method of "supporting/expanding" (Cheng Fa). Danggui, Chuanxiong, and Baishao nourish blood and invigorate blood circulation; Houpu removes blood stasis. They are used to expand the blood vessels, preventing lochia from causing blockage. Qianghuo and Jingjie shu-wei (release the exterior via the Taiyang channel); they provide support from the back. The Taiyang meridian is the longest; once the Taiyang is regulated, all other meridians are regulated. Zhike (Fructus Aurantii, note: text mentions Zhishi earlier but Zhike here, both Citrus fruits for moving qi) disperses stagnant qi and provides support from the front, ensuring that fetal qi remains restrained without risk of obstruction. Aye warms the uterus and stimulates uterine movement, rendering the fetus agile. Chuanbei and Tusizi best facilitate fetal positioning and smooth delivery, providing overall support to the fetal qi, thereby enhancing natural vitality. Huangqi is added to support Yuanqi (Primary Qi); when Yuanqi is robust, there is sufficient strength for transformation and movement. Shengjiang unblocks the spirit, eliminates filth, dispels cold, and stops vomiting, thereby supporting Zhengqi (Upright Qi) and stabilizing Stomach qi. Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis) harmonizes the various herbs, allowing them to complement each other effectively, thus completing the miraculous effect of the "supporting/expanding" method. This is truly a supreme excellent prescription, yet people do not know how to use it. Even if used, without understanding the ingenuity of its formulation, one remains bewildered. Hence, I elaborate on it thoroughly to awaken students of medicine.