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Women suffering from Cold Damage (Shanghan) are treated with the same principles as men; however, if they are in the state of pregnancy, postpartum, or menstruation, and pathogenic heat enters the Blood Chamber (Xueshi) due to deficiency, there are separate treatment methods. The syndrome of Heat Entering the Blood Chamber is characterized by clear consciousness during the day and delirium with hallucinations at night. The treatment should utilize Xiaochaihu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction) added with Shengdi Huang (Rehmanniae Radix) and Mudan Pi (Moutan Cortex). If there is no sweating, it indicates exterior excess, so add Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba) to induce sweating. If there is sweating, it indicates exterior deficiency, so add Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus) to resolve the exterior. If the disease persists after inducing sweat, add Guizhi (referring to Guizhi Tang/Cinnamon Twig Decoction). If chills and fever alternate like malaria, add both Mahuang and Guizhi. If cold damage leads to cold extremities and diarrhea, add Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma) and Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata), without hesitation. If there is fever, irritability, and thirst, use Baihu Tang (White Tiger Decoction) added with Huafen (Trichosanthis Radix) and Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix). If there is blood stasis, use Tao Ren Chengqi Tang (Peach Kernel and Magnolia Bark Decoction) to purge the stasis. Although there are many syndromes in postpartum and prenatal states, they all fall under the treatment of Yin-Yang and Exterior-Interior.

[Note] Women suffering from Cold Damage are treated similarly to men. Only when pathogenic heat enters the Blood Chamber due to deficiency after childbirth or during menstruation are there separate treatments. The syndrome of Heat Entering the Blood Chamber presents with clear consciousness during the day and delirium with hallucinations of seeing ghosts at night. It is suitable to use Xiaochaihu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction) added with Shengdi Huang (Rehmanniae Radix) and Mudan Pi (Moutan Cortex). If there is no sweating, it is an exterior excess pattern; add Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba) to induce sweating. If there is sweating, it is an exterior deficiency pattern; add Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus) to resolve the exterior. If there is already an exterior pattern of fever and aversion to cold, and sweating has already been induced, even if there is no sweating now, do not add Mahuang again; instead, add Guizhi (Guizhi Tang/Cinnamon Twig Decoction) to resolve the exterior, and do not reuse Mahuang. If there are chills and fever alternating like malaria, add both Mahuang and Guizhi to resolve the exterior simultaneously. If there are cold extremities and diarrhea, it is a middle-cold pattern; remove Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix) and add Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma) and Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata), without doubt. If there is fever, irritability, and thirst, it is an interior-heat pattern; remove Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), combine with Baihu Tang (White Tiger Decoction), or add Huafen (Trichosanthis Radix) and Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix). If there is fullness, hardness, or pain in the chest, hypochondrium, or lower abdomen, it is a blood-stasis pattern; it is suitable to combine with Tao Ren Chengqi Tang (Peach Kernel and Magnolia Bark Decoction) to purge. Although there are many syndromes in postpartum and prenatal states that cannot be fully listed, they ultimately do not exceed the treatments of Yin-Yang and Exterior-Interior. It is up to the clinician to apply them flexibly based on specific circumstances.

After recovery, the Zang-Fu organs and Qi-Blood are deficient, Ying-Wei (Nutritive and Defensive Qi) are not yet smooth, and the intestines and stomach are not yet harmonious. Overeating or overexertion can cause recurrent heat, which can be cured with Zhishi Zhizi Dahuang Tang (Immature Bitter Orange, Gardenia, and Rhubarb Decoction). If the pulse is floating indicating an exterior pattern, mild sweating or Xiaochaihu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction) for harmonizing is appropriate. If the pulse is sunken indicating an interior pattern, purgation is appropriate. If accompanied by dryness, vomiting, Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang (Bamboo Leaf and Gypsum Decoction) is used. If it is labor recurrence due to Qi deficiency, Buzhong Yiqi Tang (Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Decoction) is the main formula. If it is labor recurrence due to Yin deficiency, Liuwei Dihuang Tang (Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill) is the main formula; if Qi is also deficient, double the amount of Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma).

[Note] After the recent cure, the Zang-Fu organs and Qi-Blood are all deficient, Ying-Wei (Nutritive and Defensive Qi) are not yet unblocked, and the intestines and stomach are not yet harmonized. One should only consume plain rice porridge and rest quietly. If one overeats, the weak stomach cannot digest it, leading to recurrent irritability and heat, known as "Food Recurrence" (Shifu). If one overexerts oneself, leading to recurrent heat and irritability, it is known as "Labor Recurrence" (Laofu). For Labor Recurrence, Zhishi Zhizi Chi Tang (Immature Bitter Orange, Gardenia, and Fermented Soybean Decoction) is suitable to induce sweating. For Food Recurrence, Zhishi Zhizi Chi Tang added with Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) is suitable to induce purgation. If the pulse is floating with an exterior pattern, Zhishi Zhizi Chi Tang (Immature Bitter Orange, Gardenia, and Fermented Soybean Decoction) is suitable to resolve via sweating. If the pulse is sunken with an interior pattern, Zhishi Zhizi Chi Tang added with Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) is suitable to resolve via purgation. If there are no exterior or interior patterns, Xiaochaihu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction) is suitable to resolve via harmonizing. If there is dry mouth, irritability, thirst, and a desire to vomit, Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang (Bamboo Leaf and Gypsum Decoction) is the main treatment. If Labor Recurrence is caused by internal injury and Qi deficiency, Buzhong Yiqi Tang (Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Decoction) is the main treatment. If Yin deficiency is caused by sexual indiscretion, Liuwei Shenggan Dihuang Tang (Six-Ingredient Raw and Dried Rehmannia Decoction) is the main treatment; if Qi is deficient, double the addition of Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma).