治妇人胎动不安及下血。
艾叶 阿胶 川芎 当归（各三钱） 甘草（一钱）
上锉。水四钟。煎取二钟。去滓纳胶令化。分三服。一日用。
秦艽汤
治证同前。
秦艽 阿胶（蛤粉炒） 艾叶（醋炒）
上等分为粗末。每服五钱。水二盏。糯米百粒。煎至一盏。去滓温服。
人参橘皮汤
治始妊娠恶心阻食。和中安胃之药也。
白术 人参（去芦） 橘红 门冬（去心各二两） 白茯苓（二两） 浓朴（姜制二两）
甘草（三钱）
上为粗末。每服四钱。水钟半。淡竹茹弹子大一枚。姜三片。煎七分。去滓澄清。温服。空心。食前。
保生汤
治妇人恶阻。养胃调气之要药也。
人参（八分） 甘草（五分） 白术 乌药 香附子（各一两） 橘红（一钱二分） 呕吐加丁香
水一钟半。姜五片。煎七分。去渣温服无时。
集验青竹茹汤
治妇人恶阻。清痰止呕气之要药也。
竹茹（弹大一枚） 橘皮（一钱五分） 生姜（二钱） 茯苓（一钱五分） 半夏（二钱汤泡七次）
水二钟。煎七分。去渣温服。忌羊肉饧 等物。
束胎丸
治妇人妊娠七八个月。恐胎气展大难产。用此扶助母气。紧束儿胎。
白术（三两） 陈皮（二两忌火） 茯苓（七钱半） 条芩（酒炒夏一两春秋七钱五分冬五钱）
上为末。粥糊丸。桐子大。每服五六十丸。白汤米饮。食前任下。
枳壳丸
治妇人妊娠八九个月。禀质肥浓。胎气壅隘。服此以宽和母气。令儿易产。
香附（一两炒） 粉草（炙一两半） 商州枳壳（五两麸皮炒赤）
上为末。每服二钱。空心沸汤点服。日三次。
一方加炒糯米。同为末。白汤点服。令儿易产。初生微黑。百日肥白。此为古方之冠。若妊妇稍弱。
恐胎寒腹痛。胎弱多惊。于内可加当归一两。木香五钱。不见火则阳不致强。阴不致弱。二气调和。
有益胎嗣。
达生散
治妇人妊娠八九个月。服此以扶正气。散滞气。妊妇稍虚者。得此尤佳。
白术 芍药 当归 陈皮 大腹皮（姜制） 人参（各五分） 甘草（一钱半） 紫苏茎叶（五分）
上作一剂。水煎服。夏加黄芩或黄连五味子。春加川芎防风。秋加泽泻。冬加缩砂。或通加枳壳缩砂。
胎动加苎根金银花。上气加紫苏地黄。性急加柴胡。多怒加黄芩。食少加缩砂神曲。渴加麦门冬黄芩。
能食加黄杨脑。有痰加半夏黄芩。
救生散
治妊娠妇禀受瘦怯。不宜服枳壳散破气之药。此方安胎益气。令子紧小易产。
人参 神曲（炒） 麦芽（炒） 白术（麸炒） 橘红（炒） 诃子（煨去核）
上六味。各等分。为细末。每服三钱。水二钟。煎至七分。空心食前温服。议者谓今时八月。合进
瘦胎易产之药。多用枳壳散非为不是。但妊妇肥实者可也。若本瘦怯。不宜服此药。惟救生散安胎益气。
令子紧小。无病易产。最为稳当。
神寝丸
治妊妇临产月日。破滞气。瘦胎易产。
商州枳壳（一两麸炒） 通明乳香（五钱另研）
上为末。炼蜜丸如桐子大。空心温酒或米饮送下。临月用之瘦胎易产。极有功效。
二合济生汤
以枳壳芎归达生三方。抽其精粹而合成此汤。治临产艰难。虽一二日不下者。服此自然转动下生。
枳壳（二钱麸炒） 香附（一钱半炒） 粉草（七分） 川芎（三钱） 大腹皮（姜汁洗一钱五分）
当归（三钱） 苏叶（八分）
上水二钟。煎八分。待腰腹痛甚。服之即产。
催生丹
疗产妇生理不顺。产育艰难。或横或逆。大有神效。宜天医日合。
腊月兔脑（去膜研如泥即十二月） 母丁香（一钱为末） 通明乳香（一钱研细末） 麝香（一字研细）
上以乳麝丁香拌匀。入兔脑髓和丸。如芡实。阴干油纸密封固。临产服一丸。温水送下立产。男
左女右。手中握药出。神验。
催生不传遇仙方
治妇人坐草艰难。
朱砂 雄黄（各一钱半） 蛇蜕（ ） 蓖麻子（十四颗去壳）
上为细末。粥糊丸。弹子大。临产时先用川椒汤淋洗脐下。纳药一丸脐中。仍以蜡纸数重覆药上。软帛拴系。
产则急取药去。一丸可用三次。
如圣膏
治证同前。
用蓖麻七粒去壳。细研去膏。涂脚心立产。急洗药去。迟则肠出。却以此膏涂顶上。肠自缩入。
一方用蓖麻子百粒。雄黄末一钱。同研用如前法。
猪肝蜜酒方
治妇人胞水早行。胎涩不下。
猪肝 白蜜 醇酒（各一升）
上三味共煎至二升。分作二三服。不能服者随多缓少。渐渐服之。
夺命丹
治妇人血冷凝滞。胎衣不下。
大黄（酽醋煎膏） 牡丹皮（各四钱） 干漆（一钱炒烟尽） 黑附子（炮二钱去皮）
上为末。以大黄膏同鸡子白捣匀。桐子大。温酒急吞五七丸。如未下。再用后方。
牛膝汤
治妇人生理不顺。用此滑利水道。令儿易产。
牛膝（酒洗） 木通 瞿麦 当归（酒洗各一钱） 滑石（二钱） 葵菜子（一钱二分半如无用黄蜀葵花）
上锉分三服。水二钟。煎八分温服。须先合预备。
治疗妇人胎动不安及阴道出血。
艾叶、阿胶、川芎、当归（各三钱），甘草（一钱）。
以上药材切碎。加水四碗，煎取两碗药液，滤去药渣，加入阿胶使其溶化。分三次服用，一日服完。
秦艽汤
主治证候同上。
秦艽、阿胶（用蛤粉炒）、艾叶（用醋炒）。
以上药材等分为粗末。每次服用五钱，加水两盏，糯米一百粒，煎至一盏药液，滤去药渣，温服。
人参橘皮汤
主治妊娠初期恶心、饮食受阻。这是调和脾胃、安胃的药物。
白术、人参（去芦头）、橘红、麦冬（去心，各二两）、白茯苓（二两）、厚朴（姜制，二两）、甘草（三钱）。
以上药材制成粗末。每次服用四钱，加水一碗半，淡竹茹如弹子大一枚，生姜三片，煎至七分药液，滤去药渣澄清后，空腹、食前温服。
保生汤
主治妇人恶阻（妊娠呕吐）。这是养胃调气的重要药物。
人参（八分）、甘草（五分）、白术、乌药、香附子（各一两）、橘红（一钱二分）。若呕吐严重加丁香。
加水一碗半，生姜五片，煎至七分药液，滤去药渣，随时温服。
集验青竹茹汤
主治妇人恶阻。这是清化痰热、止呕的重要药物。
竹茹（如弹子大一枚）、橘皮（一钱五分）、生姜（二钱）、茯苓（一钱五分）、半夏（二钱，开水泡七次）。
加水两碗，煎至七分药液，滤去药渣温服。忌食羊肉、饴糖等物。
束胎丸
主治妇人妊娠七八个月时，担心胎儿过大导致难产。使用此方扶助母体正气，紧束胎儿身形。
白术（三两）、陈皮（二两，忌用火炒）、茯苓（七钱半）、黄芩（酒炒，夏季一两，春秋七钱五分，冬季五钱）。
以上药材研为细末，用米粥糊制作成丸，如梧桐子大。每次服用五六十丸，用米汤送下，食前服用。
枳壳丸
主治妇人妊娠八九个月，体质肥胖丰满，胎气壅滞狭窄。服用此方以宽和母体之气，使胎儿易于分娩。
香附（一两，炒）、粉草（炙，一两半）、商州枳壳（五两，麸皮炒至赤色）。
以上药材研为细末。每次服用二钱，空腹时用沸水冲服，每日三次。
另一方法加入炒糯米，一同研为细末，用沸水冲服，使胎儿易于分娩。新生儿皮肤微黑，百日后可变得肥白。此为古方中的佼佼者。若孕妇体质稍弱，恐怕胎儿寒冷腹痛、胎弱多惊，可在方中加入当归一两、木香五钱。若不经过火炒，则阳气不至于过强，阴气不至于过弱，阴阳二气调和，有利于孕育子嗣。
达生散
主治妇人妊娠八九个月，服用此方以扶持正气，疏散滞气。孕妇体质稍虚者，使用此方尤为适宜。
白术、芍药、当归、陈皮、大腹皮（姜制）、人参（各五分）、甘草（一钱半）、紫苏茎叶（五分）。
以上作为一剂，加水煎服。夏季加黄芩或黄连、五味子；春季加川芎、防风；秋季加泽泻；冬季加缩砂仁。或者通用枳壳、缩砂仁。胎动不安加苎麻根、金银花；上气（气逆）加紫苏、地黄；性情急躁加柴胡；易怒加黄芩；食欲少加缩砂仁、神曲；口渴加麦门冬、黄芩；能进食加黄杨脑；有痰加半夏、黄芩。
救生散
主治妊娠妇女体质瘦弱怯懦，不宜服用枳壳散等破气之药。此方能安胎益气，使胎儿紧小易于分娩。
人参、神曲（炒）、麦芽（炒）、白术（麸炒）、橘红（炒）、诃子（煨去核）。
以上六味药，各等分，研为细末。每次服用三钱，加水两碗，煎至七分药液，空腹、食前温服。议论者认为当今时代八月时应进服瘦胎易产之药，多用枳壳散并非不对，但仅适用于孕妇体格壮实者。若原本瘦弱怯懦，不宜服用此药。只有救生散能安胎益气，使胎儿紧小，无病状态下易于分娩，最为稳妥妥当。
神寝丸
主治孕妇临产月份，破除滞气，瘦胎易产。
商州枳壳（一两，麸炒）、通明乳香（五钱，另研）。
以上药材研为细末，炼蜜制作成丸，如梧桐子大。空腹时用温酒或米饮送下。临近预产期使用，可瘦胎易产，极有功效。
二合济生汤
综合枳壳散、川芎归身汤、达生散三方，抽取其精华而合成此汤。主治临产艰难，即使一二天未分娩者，服用此方自然转动并顺利生下。
枳壳（二钱，麸炒）、香附（一钱半，炒）、粉草（七分）、川芎（三钱）、大腹皮（姜汁洗，一钱五分）、当归（三钱）、苏叶（八分）。
加水两碗，煎至八分药液。待腰腹痛剧烈时，服用此方即分娩。
催生丹
治疗产妇生理不顺，产育艰难。或横位或逆位，大有神效。宜在天医日配制。
腊月兔脑（去膜研如泥，即十二月）、母丁香（一钱，研为末）、通明乳香（一钱，研为细末）、麝香（一字，研细）。
以上将乳香、麝香、丁香拌匀，加入兔脑髓和匀制作成丸，如芡实大小。阴干后用油纸密封固。临产时服用一丸，温水送下立即分娩。男婴左手握药出，女婴右手握药出，神验。
催生不传遇仙方
主治妇人坐草（分娩）艰难。
朱砂、雄黄（各一钱半）、蛇蜕（空缺剂量）、蓖麻子（十四颗，去壳）。
以上药材研为细末，用米粥糊制作成丸，如弹子大。临产时先用川椒汤淋洗脐下部位，将药丸纳入脐中，仍以多层蜡纸覆盖药处，用软帛拴系固定。分娩后立即取下药丸。一丸可用三次。
如圣膏
主治证候同上。
用蓖麻七粒去壳，细研去油，涂于脚心，立即分娩。急洗去药，迟则肠子脱出。此时再用此膏涂于头顶，肠子自然缩回。
另一方用蓖麻子百粒，雄黄末一钱，同研，用法同上。
猪肝蜜酒方
主治妇人胞水早破，胎涩不下。
猪肝、白蜜、醇酒（各一升）。
以上三味药共煎至二升，分作二三服。不能服者随量多少，缓缓服用。
夺命丹
主治妇人血冷凝滞，胎衣不下。
大黄（浓醋煎膏）、牡丹皮（各四钱）、干漆（一钱，炒至烟尽）、黑附子（炮制，二钱，去皮）。
以上药材研为细末，用大黄膏同鸡蛋清捣匀，制成如梧桐子大的丸药。温酒急吞五七丸。如胎衣未下，再用后方。
牛膝汤
主治妇人生理不顺，用此滑利水道，使胎儿易于分娩。
牛膝（酒洗）、木通、瞿麦、当归（酒洗，各一钱）、滑石（二钱）、葵菜子（一钱二分半，如无可用黄蜀葵花代替）。
以上药材切碎分三次服用，加水两碗，煎至八分药液温服。须先配制预备好。
To treat restless fetus and vaginal bleeding in women.
Ai Ye (Artemisiae Argyi Folium), Ejiao (Colla Corii Asini), Chuanxiong Rhizoma, Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) (each 3 qian), Gancao (Licorice Root) (1 qian).
The above herbs are cut into pieces. Add four bowls of water, decoct to obtain two bowls of liquid, filter out the dregs, add Ejiao until dissolved. Divide into three doses, taken within one day.
Qin Jiao Tang (Gentian Decoction)
Indications are the same as above.
Qin Jiao (Gentianae Radix), Ejiao (Colla Corii Asini) (stir-fried with蛤粉 [Haimai Powder]), Ai Ye (Artemisiae Argyi Folium) (stir-fried with vinegar).
The above herbs are equally divided into coarse powder. Take 5 qian per dose, add two lamps of water and 100 grains of glutinous rice, decoct to one lamp of liquid, filter out the dregs, and take warm.
Ren Shen Ju Pi Tang (Ginseng and Tangerine Peel Decoction)
Indicated for nausea and food obstruction at the beginning of pregnancy. It is a medicine to harmonize the middle and calm the stomach.
Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Renshen (Ginseng Radix) (remove rhizome), Juhong (Exocarpium Citri Reticulatae), Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix) (remove heart, each 2 liang), Baifuling (Poria) (2 liang), Houpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex) (processed with ginger, 2 liang), Gancao (Licorice Root) (3 qian).
The above herbs are made into coarse powder. Take 4 qian per dose, add one and a half bowls of water, one piece of Dan Zhuru (Bambusae Caulis in Taeniam) the size of a bullet, three slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), decoct to seven-tenths of the liquid, filter out the dregs and clarify, take warm on an empty stomach before meals.
Bao Sheng Tang (Preserve Life Decoction)
Indicated for E Zu (pregnancy toxemia/vomiting). It is an important medicine to nourish the stomach and regulate qi.
Renshen (Ginseng Radix) (8 fen), Gancao (Licorice Root) (5 fen), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Wuyao (Linderae Radix), Xiangfuzi (Cyperi Rhizoma) (each 1 liang), Juhong (Exocarpium Citri Reticulatae) (1 qian 2 fen). If vomiting is severe, add Dingxiang (Caryophylli Flos).
Add one and a half bowls of water, five slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), decoct to seven-tenths of the liquid, filter out the dregs, take warm at any time.
Ji Yan Qing Zhu Ru Tang (Collected Effective Green Bamboo Shavings Decoction)
Indicated for E Zu (pregnancy toxemia/vomiting). It is an important medicine to clear phlegm and stop vomiting.
Zhuru (Bambusae Caulis in Taeniam) (one piece the size of a bullet), Jupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) (1 qian 5 fen), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma) (2 qian), Fuling (Poria) (1 qian 5 fen), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma) (2 qian, soaked in boiling water seven times).
Add two bowls of water, decoct to seven-tenths of the liquid, filter out the dregs and take warm. Avoid mutton, maltose, etc.
Shu Tai Wan (Fetus-Binding Pill)
Indicated for women in their seventh or eighth month of pregnancy, fearing that the fetus will grow too large causing difficult labor. This formula supports maternal qi and binds the fetal shape tightly.
Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) (3 liang), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) (2 liang, avoid fire frying), Fuling (Poria) (7 qian 5 fen), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix) (wine-fried: 1 liang in summer, 7 qian 5 fen in spring/autumn, 5 qian in winter).
The above herbs are ground into powder, made into pills with rice paste, the size of paulownia seeds. Take 50-60 pills per dose, send down with rice water before meals.
Zhi Ke Wan (Immature Bitter Orange Pill)
Indicated for women in their ninth month of pregnancy who are obese and have stagnant and narrow fetal qi. Taking this formula relaxes maternal qi, making it easier for the child to be born.
Xiangfu (Cyperi Rhizoma) (1 liang, fried), Fencao (Licorice Root) (roasted, 1 liang 5 fen), Shangzhou Zhi Ke (Immaturam Fructrus Aurantii) (5 liang, stir-fried with bran until red).
The above herbs are ground into powder. Take 2 qian per dose, take with boiling water on an empty stomach, three times a day.
Another method adds fried glutinous rice, grinds together into powder, takes with boiling water to facilitate easy delivery. The newborn has slightly dark skin, becomes plump and white after 100 days. This is the crown of ancient formulas. If the pregnant woman is slightly weak, fearing cold fetus abdominal pain and weak fetus prone to fright, add Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) 1 liang and Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix) 5 qian. If not fried, yang qi will not be too strong, yin qi will not be too weak, the two qi will be harmonious, beneficial for offspring.
Da Sheng San (Reach Life Powder)
Indicated for women in their ninth month of pregnancy. Taking this formula supports righteous qi and disperses stagnant qi. Especially suitable for pregnant women who are slightly deficient.
Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix), Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Dafupi (Arecae Pericarpium) (processed with ginger), Renshen (Ginseng Radix) (each 5 fen), Gancao (Licorice Root) (1 qian 5 fen), Zisu Jingye (Perillae Folium) (5 fen).
Make as one dose, decoct with water and take. In summer add Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix) or Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) and Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus). In spring add Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma) and Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix). In autumn add Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma). In winter add Suosha (Amomi Fructus Rotundus). Or generally add Zhi Ke (Immaturam Fructrus Aurantii) and Suosha (Amomi Fructus Rotundus). For restless fetus add Zhugen (Bambusae Caulis in Taeniam? No, Zhugen is Ramie Root - Boehmeriae Niveae Radix) and Jinyinhua (Lonicerae Japonicae Flos). For upward qi add Zisu (Perillae Folium) and Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix). For irritable nature add Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix). For anger add Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix). For poor appetite add Suosha (Amomi Fructus Rotundus) and Shenqu (Massa Medicata Fermentata). For thirst add Maimendong (Ophiopogonis Radix) and Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix). For good appetite add Huangyangnao (Buxus Sinicae Semen). For phlegm add Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma) and Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix).
Jiu Sheng San (Save Life Powder)
Indicated for pregnant women who are thin and weak, unsuitable for taking Zhi Ke San (Immature Bitter Orange Powder) which breaks qi. This formula calms the fetus and supplements qi, making the fetus small and easy to deliver.
Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Shenqu (Massa Medicata Fermentata) (fried), Maiya (Hordei Fructus Germinatus) (fried), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) (bran-fried), Juhong (Exocarpium Citri Reticulatae) (fried), Hezi (Terminaliae Chebulae Fructus) (roasted, remove pit).
The above six flavors, equal parts, grind into fine powder. Take 3 qian per dose, add two bowls of water, decoct to seven-tenths of the liquid, take warm on an empty stomach before meals. Critics say that in modern times, entering "thin fetus easy delivery" medicines in the eighth month, mostly using Zhi Ke San is not wrong, but only applicable if the pregnant woman is fat and solid. If originally thin and weak, this medicine should not be taken. Only Jiu Sheng San can calm the fetus and supplement qi, making the fetus small, without disease, easy to deliver, most stable and appropriate.
Shen Qin Wan (Divine Sleep Pill)
Indicated for pregnant women in the month of delivery, breaking stagnant qi, thinning the fetus for easy delivery.
Shangzhou Zhi Ke (Immaturam Fructrus Aurantii) (1 liang, bran-fried), Tongming Ruxiang (Boswelliae Resina) (5 qian, separately ground).
The above herbs are ground into powder, refined honey makes pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take on an empty stomach with warm wine or rice water. Use near the month of delivery to thin the fetus and facilitate easy delivery, extremely effective.
Er He Ji Sheng Tang (Two Combined Generating Life Decoction)
Extracts the essence from Zhi Ke San (Immature Bitter Orange Powder), Chuanxiong Gui Tang (Sichuan Lovage and Angelica Decoction), and Da Sheng San (Reach Life Powder) to synthesize this decoction. Treats difficult labor; even if not delivered after one or two days, taking this will naturally turn and deliver.
Zhi Ke (Immaturam Fructrus Aurantii) (2 qian, bran-fried), Xiangfu (Cyperi Rhizoma) (1 qian 5 fen, fried), Fencao (Licorice Root) (7 fen), Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma) (3 qian), Dafupi (Arecae Pericarpium) (washed with ginger juice, 1 qian 5 fen), Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) (3 qian), Suye (Perillae Folium) (8 fen).
Add two bowls of water, decoct to eight-tenths of the liquid. When lower back and abdominal pain are severe, take it and deliver immediately.
Cu Sheng Dan (Delivery Promoting Pill)
Treats abnormal physiology in childbirth, difficult delivery. Whether transverse or breech, it has great divine effect. Should be prepared on Tian Yi Day.
December Rabbit Brain (remove membrane, grind into paste, i.e., December), Mu Dingxiang (Syzygii Aromatici Flos) (1 qian, ground into powder), Tongming Ruxiang (Boswelliae Resina) (1 qian, ground into fine powder), Shexiang (Moschus) (1 zi, ground fine).
Mix Ruxiang, Shexiang, and Dingxiang evenly, add rabbit brain marrow and make pills the size of Chinese tallow tree seeds. Dry in shade, seal tightly in oil paper. Take one pill at delivery, send down with warm water, deliver immediately. Male infants hold the medicine in the left hand, female infants in the right hand. Divine efficacy.
Cu Sheng Bu Chuan Yu Xian Fang (Delivery Promoting Non-Transmitted Immortal Formula)
Treats difficult labor in women.
Zhusha (Cinnabaris), Xionghuang (Realgar) (each 1 qian 5 fen), She Tui (Bombyx Batryticatus) (dose missing), Bimazi (Ricini Semen) (14 kernels, remove shell).
The above herbs are ground into fine powder, made into pills with rice paste, the size of a bullet. At delivery, first wash the area below the navel with Sichuan pepper soup, insert one pill into the navel, cover with several layers of wax paper, tie with soft silk. Immediately remove the medicine after delivery. One pill can be used three times.
Ru Sheng Gao (Like Sage Ointment)
Indications are the same as above.
Use seven Bimazi (Ricini Semen) kernels, remove shell, grind finely, remove oil, apply to the sole of the foot, deliver immediately. Wash off medicine urgently, otherwise intestines will prolapse. At this point, apply this ointment to the top of the head, intestines will naturally retract.
Another method uses 100 Bimazi (Ricini Semen) kernels, 1 qian Xionghuang (Realgar) powder, grind together, use as above.
Zhu Gan Mi Jiu Fang (Pork Liver Honey Wine Formula)
Treats premature rupture of membranes and retained placenta/stuck fetus.
Zhu Gan (Sus Scrofa Domesticum Hepatis), Bai Mi (Melle), Chun Jiu (Pure Wine) (each 1 sheng).
The above three ingredients decoct together to 2 sheng, divide into 2-3 doses. If unable to take, take more or less according to capacity, take slowly.
Duo Ming Dan (Life-Seizing Pill)
Treats blood coagulation and stagnation due to cold, retained placenta.
Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) (decoct with strong vinegar into paste), Mudanpi (Moutan Cortex) (each 4 qian), Ganqi (Kadsurae Longipedunculatae Fructus? No, Ganqi is Lachesis Resina/Dried Lac) (1 qian, fried until smoke ceases), Hei Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) (processed, 2 qian, remove skin).
The above herbs are ground into powder, mix with Da Huang paste and egg white, knead evenly, make pills the size of paulownia seeds. Swallow 5-7 pills quickly with warm wine. If placenta does not come down, use the following prescription.
Niu Xi Tang (Achyranthes Decoction)
Treats abnormal physiology in childbirth, uses this to lubricate water passages, making the child easy to deliver.
Niu Xi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix) (wine-washed), Mutong (Akebiae Caulis), Qumai (Dianthi Herba), Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) (wine-washed, each 1 qian), Huashi (Talcum) (2 qian), Kuicaizi (Abutili Semen) (1 qian 2 fen 5 li, if unavailable use Huangshukuihua (Malvae Flower)).
Cut the above herbs, divide into three doses, add two bowls of water, decoct to eight-tenths, take warm. Must prepare in advance.