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33. When the mother is strong and the fetus is weak, it constitutes a disease during pregnancy (Taiqian); when the mother is weak and the fetus is strong, it brings misfortune postpartum (Chanhou). If both mother and fetus are in harmony, without excess or deficiency, delivery can be calm and worry-free, requiring no panic or haste.

[Note] This passage discusses distinguishing between excess and deficiency in the pregnant woman and the fetus she carries. If the pregnant mother has robust Qi and Blood but the fetal root (Taiyuan) is weak, there will likely be many illnesses during pregnancy; if the pregnant woman is frail but the fetal root is robust, the mother will likely suffer from many illnesses postpartum; if both mother and fetus are balanced, with neither excess nor deficiency, they will remain healthy and safe before and after delivery, allowing for peace of mind.

34. During pregnancy, conditions are predominantly Excess (Youyu), yet one must carefully examine for Deficiency (Buzu); postpartum, conditions are predominantly Deficiency, yet one must prudently assess whether Excess syndromes are present. The reason why postpartum conditions are often characterized by depletion lies in the varying states of excess and deficiency of the mother and fetus during pregnancy, which allows for prediction.

[Note] Ancient texts state: "There is no deficiency in pregnancy, and no excess postpartum," referring to general patterns. However, although pregnancy often presents with Excess syndromes, one must carefully observe instances of Deficiency; although postpartum conditions are mostly Deficient, one must carefully scrutinize cases where Excess syndromes coexist. To understand why postpartum conditions frequently involve depletion, one should investigate the excess/deficiency dynamics of the mother and fetus during pregnancy to predict outcomes.

1. Baosheng Decoction (Preserve Life Decoction)
Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Gancao (Licorice Root) each 2.5 qian; Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Xiangfuzi (Cyperi Rhizoma), Wuyao (Linderae Radix), Juhong (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Rubrum) each 5 qian.
Crush the herbs. Take 3 qian per dose. Decoct with 5 slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) and take warm.

2. Jiawei Liujun Decoction (Modified Six Gentlemen Decoction)
Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Tu Chao Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma stir-fried with soil), Fuling (Poria), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Zhi Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum) each 1.5 qian; Zhi Gancao (Licorice Root honey-fried) 0.5 qian; Huoxiangye (Agastaches Herba), Zhi Pipaye (Eriobotryae Folium honey-fried) each 1 qian; Suosharen (Amomi Fructus Rotundus), Chao Zhike (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus stir-fried) each 0.8 qian.
Crush the herbs. Decoct with Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) and take.

3. Jiawei Wendan Decoction (Modified Warm Gallbladder Decoction)
Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Zhi Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum), Fuling (Poria) each 1 qian; Zhi Gancao (Licorice Root honey-fried) 0.5 qian; Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus), Zhuru (Bambusae Caulis in Taeniam), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix) each 1 qian; Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) 0.8 qian; Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix) 2 qian; Lugeng (Phragmitis Rhizoma) 1 qian.
Crush the herbs. Decoct with Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) and Dazao (Jujubae Fructus) and take.

4. Jiawei Pingwei San (Modified Level the Stomach Powder)
Jiangzhi Chao Houpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex stir-fried with ginger juice), Mitang Jin Chao Cangzhu (Atractylodis Lanceae Rhizoma soaked in rice wash water and stir-fried), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Zhi Gancao (Licorice Root honey-fried), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) each 1 qian.
Grind into powder. Take 3 qian per dose. Decoct with Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) and take.

5. Yanhu Siwu Tang (Yanhusuo Four Substances Decoction)
Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Shudi (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata) each 7.5 qian; Jiuzhu Yanhusuo (Corydalis Rhizoma boiled in wine) 2 liang.
Crush the herbs. Decoct in water and take.

6. Jiawei Jiao'ai Siwu Tang (Modified Gelatin and Mugwort Four Substances Decoction)
Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Shudi (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata), Ejiao (Colla Corii Asini), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) each 2 qian; Duzhong (Eucommiae Cortex) 1.5 qian; Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Qiai (Artemisiae Argyi Folium) each 0.8 qian.
Add 3 cun of Baicong (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus). Decoct using Douli Jiu (wine filtered through soybeans) and take.

7. Mixiao Jian (Honey and Niter Decoction)
Fengmi (Mel), Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas).
Heat until melted and dissolve. Take.

8. Jiawei Xiongui Yin (Modified Ligusticum and Angelica Drink)
Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma) 2 qian; Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) 5 qian; Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) 1 qian; Wu Zhu Yu (Evodiae Fructus) 0.5 qian; Ejiao (Colla Corii Asini) 2 qian; Qiai (Artemisiae Argyi Folium) 0.8 qian; Zhi Gancao (Licorice Root honey-fried) 0.5 qian.
Crush the herbs. Decoct in water and take.

9. Daochi San (Guide Out Redness Powder)
Shengdi (Rehmanniae Radix) 3 qian; Mutong (Akebiae Caulis) 2 qian; Gancao Shao (Licorice Root tip) 1 qian.
Decoct with a bundle of Dengxin (Junci Medulla) and take.

10. Wuling San (Five-Ingredient Powder with Poria)
Tu Chao Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma stir-fried with soil), Fuling (Poria), Zhuling (Polyporus), Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma) each 2.5 qian; Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex) 0.3 qian.
Crush the herbs. Prepare as one dose. Decoct in water and take.

11. Fuling Daoshui Tang (Poria Water-Guiding Decoction)
Fuling (Poria), Binglang (Arecae Semen), Zhuling (Polyporus), Suosha (Amomi Fructus Rotundus), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Mugua (Chaenomelis Fructus), Dafupi (Tangerine Fruit Pedicel), Sangbaipi (Mori Cortex), Sugeng (Perillae Caulis) in equal proportions.
Decoct with Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) and take. For distension, add Zhike (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus); for wheezing, add Ku Tinglizi (Semen Lepidii seu Descurainiae); for edema of legs and feet, add Fangji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix).

12. Zhimu Yin (Anemarrhenae Drink)
Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) each 5 qian; Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Zi Qin (Scutellariae Radix), Chi Fuling (Poria with red coating) each 7.5 qian.
Crush the herbs. Take 4 qian per dose. Add one sheng of water, decoct until 0.7 sheng remains, strain, add one he of Zhuli (Bambusae Sap) and take warm.

13. Zisu Yin (Perilla Leaf Drink)
Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) each 2 liang; Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Sujingye (Perillae Caulis et Folium), Dafupi (Tangerine Fruit Pedicel) each 1 liang; Zhi Gancao (Licorice Root honey-fried) 5 qian; Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) according to deficiency/excess.
Crush the herbs. Take 5 qian per dose. Add two sheng of water and five slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), decoct until one sheng remains, strain and take. Administer twice daily. For heat, add Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix) and Zhuru (Bambusae Caulis in Taeniam); for vexation, add Lingyangjiao (Saigae Tataricae Cornu); for food stagnation, add Shenqu (Massa Medicata Fermentata) and Shanzha (Crataegi Fructus).

14. Lingyangjiao San (Saiga Antelope Horn Powder)
Bang Lingyangjiao (Saigae Tataricae Cornu shaved), Duohuo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix), Suanzaoren (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen), Wujia Pi (Acanthopanacis Cortex), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Yiyiren (Coicis Semen), Xingren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum), Jiudong Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix soaked in wine), Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Qushen Fushen (Poria with wood removed) each 0.5 fen; Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix) each 0.2 fen.
Crush the herbs. Add five slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens). Decoct in water and take.

15. Gouteng Tang (Uncaria Decoction)
Goutenggou (Uncariae Ramulus cum Uncis), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Fushen (Poria with wood removed), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) each 1 liang; Kujiegeng (Platycodonis Radix) 1.5 liang; Sangjisheng (Taxilli Caulis) 5 qian.
Grind into coarse powder. Take 5-6 qian per dose. Add two sheng of water, decoct until one sheng remains, strain and take warm at any time. Avoid pork and Songcai (Chinese cabbage). For irritability and heat, add Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum) 2.5 liang; near the month of delivery, add Guixin (Cinnamomi Cortex) 1 liang.

16. Zhijue Erchen Tang (Immature Tangerine Peel and Magnolia Bark Two-Chen Decoction)
Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Fuling (Poria) each 2 qian; Zhi Gancao (Licorice Root honey-fried) 0.5 qian; Zhike (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix) each 1 qian.
Grind into powder. Decoct in water with Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) and take.

17. Jiegeng Tang (Platycodon Decoction)
Quxin Tiandong (Asparagi Radix dehearted), Chi Fuling (Poria with red coating) each 1 qian; Sangpi (Mori Cortex), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix), Zisu (Perillae Folium) each 0.5 fen; Qujie Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba de-jointed) 0.3 fen; Beimu (Fritillariae Thunbergii Bulbus), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Zhi Gancao (Licorice Root honey-fried) each 0.2 fen.
Crush the herbs. Add Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens). Decoct in water and take. Another version contains Xingren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum) instead of Beimu (Fritillariae Thunbergii Bulbus).

18. Jutai Siwu Tang (Uplifting Fetus Four Substances Decoction)
Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Shudi (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata), Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) each 2 qian; Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma) each 1 qian.
Crush the herbs. Decoct in water and take.

19. Maiwei Dihuang Tang (Ophiopogon and Schisandra Rehmannia Pill Decoction)
Shudi (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata) 4 qian; Shanyurou (Corni Fructus) 2 qian; Shanyao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma) 2 qian; Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma), Fuling (Poria), Danpi (Moutan Cortex) each 1.5 qian; Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix) 2 qian; Wuweizi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus) 12 grains.
Crush the herbs. Decoct in water and take.

20. Wulin San (Five Strangury Powder)
Chishao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra), Shanzhizi (Gardeniae Fructus) each 2 qian; Chi Fuling (Poria with red coating) 1.2 qian; Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) 1 qian; Zi Qin (Scutellariae Radix) 0.6 qian; Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) 0.5 qian.
Decoct in water and take.

21. Ejiao Tang (Gelatin Decoction)
Zhigao Ejiao (Colla Corii Asini honey-dried), Beishu Di (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata baked), Weichao Aiye (Artemisiae Argyi Folium lightly stir-fried), Xiongqiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Qiebei Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix sliced and baked), Quchaopi Zhicuo Duzhong (Eucommiae Cortex stripped of rough bark, honey-fried, and crushed), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) each 1 liang.
Crush the herbs. Take 4 qian per dose. Add one and a half sheng of water and three broken Dazao (Jujubae Fructus). Decoct until 0.8 sheng remains, strain, and take warm before meals.

22. Huangqi Tang (Astragalus Decoction)
Nuomi (Oryza Sativa Glutinosa) one he; Huangqi (Astragali Radix) 2 liang; Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma) 1 liang.
Finely crush. Add two large sheng of water, decoct until one sheng remains, and take warm. Another version excludes Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma).

23. Yinzhu Jiu (Silver and Ramie Root Wine)
Cuozhu Mazhengen (Boehmeriae niveae Radix cut) 2 liang; Wenyin (Wrought Silver) 5 liang; Qingjiu (Clear Wine) one sheng.
Add two large sheng of water, decoct until one large sheng remains, strain, and divide into two warm doses.

24. Shisheng San (Ten-Saints Powder)
Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Shudihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata), Sharen (Amomi Fructus) each 0.5 fen; Zhi Gancao (Licorice Root honey-fried), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Chao Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba stir-fried) each 1 qian; Chuanxuduan (Dipsaci Radix) 0.8 fen.
Crush the herbs. Decoct in water and take.

25. Dushen Tang (Single Ginseng Decoction)
Use high-quality Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) 2 liang or 4 liang.
Decoct in water. Take slowly.

26. Yimu Wan (Motherwort Pills)
Yimucao (Leonuri Herba) (Harvest on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month or sixth day of the sixth lunar month, shade-dry, avoid iron vessels).
Grind this single herb into fine powder using a stone mill. Form pills using refined honey, size of a bullet. Use one pill per dose. Grind and dissolve in half Tongbian (Child's Urine) and good wine, then take.

27. Liuwei Dihuang Wan (Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill)
Zhengshai Jiu Ci Shudi (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata steamed and sun-dried nine times) 8 liang; Shanyao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma) 4 liang; Ruban Fuling (Poria mixed with milk) 3 liang; Jiujin Shanyurou (Corni Fructus soaked in wine) 4 liang; Danpi (Moutan Cortex) 3 liang; Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma) 3 liang.
Form pills using refined honey, size of a paulownia seed. Take 3 qian per dose.

28. Guifu Dihuang Wan (Cinnamon and Aconite Rehmannia Pill)
This is Liuwei Dihuang Wan (Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill) plus Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex) and Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata).

29. Huanglian Jian (Coptis Decoction)
Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma).
Decoct this single herb into soup. Mix with earth from a rat hole in an empty room and take.

30. Ganmai Dazao Tang (Licorice, Wheat, and Jujube Decoction)
Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) 3 liang; Xiaomai (Tritici Visgati Fructus) one sheng; Dazao (Jujubae Fructus) ten pieces.
Add six sheng of water, boil down to three sheng. Divide into three warm doses. This formula also tonifies Spleen Qi.

31. Xiang Leng Wan (Fragrant Sharp Pill)
Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Dingxiang (Caryophylli Flos) each 0.5 liang; Fu Chao Zhike (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus stir-fried with bran) 3 liang; Jiujin Yi Ye Sanleng (Smilacis Glabrae Rhizoma soaked in wine overnight), Xicao Ezhu (Curcumae Rhizoma finely cut) (For every 1 liang of Ezhu, stir-fry with 30 deshelled Baiduo (Crotonis Fructus) until Baiduo turns yellow, then discard Baiduo), Zhi Qingpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Verde honey-fried), Chuanlianzi Rou (Toosendan Fructus flesh), Chaofan Xiang (Litsea Cubeba fruit stir-fried) in equal proportions.
Grind into powder. Boil in vinegar, form pills using wheat paste, size of paulownia seeds. Coat with Zhusha (Cinnabar). Take 30 pills per dose, washed down with Ginger-Salt Soup or warm wine, at any time.