治产后阴肿,下脱肠出,玉户不闭 用锻石五升炒黄,以水一斗投灰中,澄清暖洗,须
臾即上,神效。
又方 用鲫鱼头焙干,为末。半服半搽即收上。
又方 用蛇床子以绢袋盛,蒸热熨之;若腰疼,牙疼蒸熨亦愈。
又方 用蓖麻子四十九粒,去壳研烂,涂脑顶即收之,随用温汤洗药去净。
治产后或平居偶因用力太过动胎、子肠不收 用熟艾炷灸百会穴三、五壮即收上;若恐
其再脱,更灸脐中数壮,极效。
又方 用樗树根、葱白、花椒煎汤熏洗。
治产后脱肠不收 用油五升炼熟,以盆盛,候温令产妇坐油盆,约一顿饭久;用皂角炙
脆,去粗皮筋子为末,以少许吹入鼻中,令作嚏立瘥,神效。
治产后阴肿 用桃仁烧捣烂敷之。
又方 用葱白、乳香同捣烂,贴肿上。
又方 用枳壳半斤锉细炒热,故帛裹熨,冷即易之。
又方 用橘子皮为末,每服二钱,温酒调下,或用陈皮亦可。
治产后血晕 用苏木三两锉碎,水五盅,煎二盅,入少酒,分作二服
又方 用血竭一两为末,每服二钱,温酒调下。
又方 用炭烧红,以醋泼熏之。
又方 用穿山甲一两,童便浸一宿炙黄,为末。每服一钱,狗胆少许,热酒调下。
又方 用红花三两为末,好酒、童便各一盏,煎取一盏,去滓顿服。口噤者,斡开灌之。
又方 用五灵脂二两半,炒半生为末。每服一钱,温汤调下。口噤者,斡开灌之,入喉
即愈。
治产后血晕心头硬,乍寒乍热,气欲绝 用续断一握,水三升,煎一升,温分三服,如
人行三里再服。
治产后心闷血晕,手足烦热 用接骨木即蒴 ,破如 子一握,水一升,煎半升,温分
二服;或小便数,恶血不止,服之即瘥。
治产后恶血上攻,仓卒昏乱 用当归二两,煎服即定。
治产后恶血烦闷 用羚羊角烧灰,酒调服。又治小儿惊痫。
治产后余血攻心,或下血不止,面青身冷 用新鸡血一盏饮之,三两服妙。
治产后心闷,不识人事者 用羚羊角烧灰,以东流水调方寸匕服,未瘥再服。亦治血气
热满,胸肋腹痛。
治产后下血不止 用菖蒲一两半,酒二盏,煎一盏,去滓,温分三服。
又方 用蒲黄三两,水三升,煎一升,顿服。
又方 用干地黄石器内捣为末。每服二钱,食前热酒调,连进三服。
治产后秽污不尽,腹满心闷,手脚烦热血晕 用延胡索为末,酒调一钱服,立效。
治产后恶血冲心痛,气闷欲绝 用桂心三两为末,狗胆汁和丸如樱桃大,热酒磨下二丸。
治产后恶血冲心,或胎衣不下,腹中血块 用锦纹大黄一两为末,好醋三升,同熬成膏,
丸如桐子大。每服五丸,温醋半盏化下。亦治马坠内损。
治产后血淋不禁,强止之,余血弥痛有块 用桂心、干姜等分为末,空心酒调方寸匕服。
治产后或落胎血不止 用桑白皮炙,水煎服。
又方 用百草霜三钱研细,好酒调服。
治产后血余不尽,疼闷心痛 用荷叶熬令香为末,煎水调方寸匕下。
又方 用生姜汁一盏饮之。
治产后余血不去 用麻子五升,酒一斗,渍一宿用。旦温服一升,未瘥,夜再服。不得
与男子通,一月将养如初。
治产后恶物不尽,腹中疼痛 用生干地黄、当归各炒一两,生姜半两细切,新瓦上焙焦
黑,为末。每服二钱,姜汤调下。
又方 用麻黄去节为末,酒调方寸匕,日二三服,血下尽则止。
又方 用升麻三两,酒五升,煮二升半,分温再服。
又方 用益母草捣汁,每服一小盏,入酒一合,搅匀温服。
治产后犹有余血水气者 宜服豆淋酒。用黑豆五升熬烟绝,倾瓷器中,以酒一斗乘热沃
之,旋服。
治产后血晕,及中风目上视,四肢强直 用荆芥末二三钱,童便一盏,酒醋一盏,调下,
咽
治产后血晕 用好醋煎热,稍稍含咽即愈。
治产后晕绝 用生面末,水调方寸匕服,再服即瘥。
治产后败血上冲,发为血晕 用陈艾一两煎汤,入醋服之极效。
治产后血不干,或一月之后黄如灰汁者,日久成带 用竹纸、楮皮纸各五张烧灰,荆芥
穗一握,半夏半钱,酒、水同煎,食前服。
治小产血不尽 用鹿角屑一两,豆豉二合。水三升,先煮豉沸,去滓,下角屑,再煮沸,
温
治产后血风攻脑,头旋闷绝,不省人事 用喝起草嫩心,即才出土苍耳苗是也,阴干,
为末。每服三钱,温酒一盏调服,当时通顶门即苏省。
治产后血迷晕绝不省人事,心头温者 用半夏为末,冷水丸如大豆,内鼻中即愈,此扁
鹊法,大效。
Treatment for postpartum vulvar swelling, rectal prolapse, and vaginal laxity. Use five sheng of calcined stone (dunshi), stir-fried until yellow. Add one dou of water, stir, let settle, and use the clarified warm liquid to wash the affected area. The prolapsed tissue will retract within a moment; this is highly effective.
Another prescription: Roast crucian carp heads until dry, grind into powder. Take half orally and apply the other half externally to the protruding tissue to facilitate retraction.
Another prescription: Place Cnidii Fructus (Shechuangzi, 蛇床子) in a silk bag, steam until hot, and apply as a compress. This method also cures lower back pain or toothache when applied via steaming and compressing.
Another prescription: Use forty-nine Castor Seeds (Bidanzi, 蓖麻子), remove shells, and grind into a paste. Apply to the top of the head (Baihui point). The prolapse will retract. Immediately wash off the medication with warm water afterwards.
For postpartum uterine prolapse due to excessive exertion causing fetal movement or general weakness preventing uterine contraction: Moxibustion on the Baihui acupoint (GV20) with three to five moxa cones using prepared mugwort (Shuai Ai, 熟艾) will cause the uterus to retract. To prevent recurrence, apply additional moxibustion to the umbilicus (Qizhong, CV8); this is extremely effective.
Another prescription: Decoct roots of *Swietenia mahagoni* (Chushugen, 樗树根), white parts of scallions (Congbai, 葱白), and Sichuan peppercorns (Huajiao, 花椒) for fumigation and washing.
For postpartum rectal prolapse that cannot be retained: Refine five sheng of oil. Pour into a basin, allow to cool to a suitable temperature, and have the puerpera sit in the oil basin for approximately the duration of one meal. Then, roast Gleditsiae Sinensis Fruit (Zaojiao, 皂角) until crisp, remove the coarse skin and fibrous strands, and grind into powder. Blowing a small amount of this powder into the nose induces sneezing, leading to immediate recovery; this is highly effective.
For postpartum vulvar swelling: Burn peach kernels (Taoren, 桃仁), crush them, and apply the paste to the affected area.
Another prescription: Crush white parts of scallions (Congbai, 葱白) and Frankincense (Ruxiang, 乳香) together and apply to the swelling.
Another prescription: Slice half a jin of Aurantium Fructus (Zhike, 枳壳), stir-fry until hot, wrap in old cloth, and apply as a compress. Replace when it cools.
Another prescription: Grind tangerine peel (Juzipi, 橘子皮) into powder. Take two qian each time, mixed with warm wine. Dried tangerine peel (Chenpi, 陈皮) may also be used.
For postpartum blood syncope (Xueyun, 血晕): Chop three liang of Sappan Wood (Sumu, 苏木), decoct in five zhong of water until reduced to two zhong. Add a little wine and divide into two doses.
Another prescription: Grind Dragon's Blood (Xuexie, 血竭) one liang into powder. Take two qian each time, mixed with warm wine.
Another prescription: Heat charcoal until red, sprinkle vinegar to generate smoke, and fumigate the patient.
Another prescription: Soak Pangolin Scales (Chuanshanjia, 穿山甲) one liang in urine of a young boy (Tongbian, 童便) overnight, then roast until yellow and grind into powder. Take one qian each time, mixed with a small amount of dog bile and hot wine.
Another prescription: Grind Safflower (Honghua, 红花) three liang into powder. Decoct with good wine and urine of a young boy (Tongbian, 童便), one cup each, until reduced to one cup. Strain and take in one dose. If the patient has locked jaw (Koujin, 口噤), pry open the mouth and administer the medicine.
Another prescription: Stir-fry half and leave raw half of Trogopterus Dung (Wulingzhi, 五灵脂) two and a half liang, then grind into powder. Take one qian each time, mixed with warm water. If the patient has locked jaw, pry open the mouth and administer; recovery occurs upon swallowing.
For postpartum blood syncope accompanied by chest hardness, alternating chills and fever, and impending collapse: Decoct one handful of Dipsaci Radix (Xuduan, 续断) in three sheng of water until reduced to one sheng. Take warm in three doses. Administer another dose after the patient walks about three li.
For postpartum chest oppression, blood syncope, and irritability in hands and feet: Break one handful of Sambucus Nigra stems (Jieguomu, 接骨木, also known as Shuobi, 蒴藋). Decoct in one sheng of water until reduced to half a sheng. Take warm in two doses. This also treats frequent urination or persistent lochia.
For sudden confusion caused by lochia attacking upward: Decoct two liang of Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui, 当归) and take orally to stabilize the condition.
For postpartum irritability caused by lochia: Burn horn of Antelope (Lingyangjiao, 羚羊角) to ash, mix with wine, and take orally. This also treats pediatric convulsions.
For residual blood attacking the heart, continuous bleeding, cyanotic face, and cold body: Drink one cup of fresh chicken blood. Taking two to three doses is excellent.
For postpartum chest oppression and unconsciousness: Burn horn of Antelope (Lingyangjiao, 羚羊角) to ash. Mix with flowing water from the east (Dongliushui, 东流水) to form a dose equivalent to a square inch spoon (Fangcunbi, 方寸匕). Take orally; repeat if not cured. This also treats heat accumulation in Qi and Blood causing chest and hypochondriac pain.
For continuous postpartum bleeding: Decoct one and a half liang of Acori Tatarinowii Rhizome (Changpu, 菖蒲) in two cups of wine until reduced to one cup. Strain and take warm in three doses.
Another prescription: Decoct three liang of Pollen Typhae (Puhuang, 蒲黄) in three sheng of water until reduced to one sheng. Take in one dose.
Another prescription: Dry Rehmanniae Radix (Dihuang, 干地黄) is pounded in a stone mortar into powder. Take two qian each time before meals, mixed with hot wine. Continue for three doses.
For postpartum retention of foul matter, abdominal distension, chest oppression, irritability in extremities, and blood syncope: Grind Corydalis Rhizome (Yanhusuo, 延husuo) into powder. Take one qian mixed with wine for immediate effect.
For postpartum lochia striking the heart causing pain, chest oppression, and impending collapse: Grind three liang of Cinnamomi Cortex (Guixin, 桂心) into powder. Mix with dog bile to make pills the size of cherries. Take two pills ground in hot wine.
For postpartum lochia striking the heart, retained placenta, or abdominal blood masses: Grind one liang of Rheum Palmatum (Dahuang, 大黄) into powder. Simmer with three sheng of good vinegar until it forms a paste. Make pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take five pills each time, dissolved in half a cup of warm vinegar. This also treats internal injuries from horse falls.
For postpartum hematuria that cannot be stopped, where forced cessation causes increased pain and mass formation: Grind equal parts of Cinnamomi Cortex (Guixin, 桂心) and Zingiberis Rhizoma (Ganjiang, 干姜). Take one fangcunbi mixed with wine on an empty stomach.
For continuous bleeding after postpartum or miscarriage: Roast Morus Alba Root Bark (Sangbaipi, 桑白皮) and decoct in water to take orally.
Another prescription: Grind three qian of soot from kitchen chimneys (Baicaoshuang, 百草霜) finely. Mix with good wine and take orally.
For postpartum retained blood clots causing pain, oppression, and heartache: Fry lotus leaves until fragrant, grind into powder. Decoct in water and take one fangcunbi mixed with the decoction.
Another prescription: Drink one cup of ginger juice.
For postpartum retention of residual blood: Soak five sheng of sesame seeds in one dou of wine overnight. Warm and take one sheng in the morning. If not cured, take again at night. Abstain from sexual intercourse for one month and rest as usual.
For postpartum retained lochia causing abdominal pain: Stir-fry one liang each of dried Rehmanniae Radix (Sheng Gan Dihuang, 生干地黄) and Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui, 当归). Finely slice half a liang of fresh ginger. Roast on a new tile until charred black, then grind into powder. Take two qian each time, mixed with ginger soup.
Another prescription: Remove nodes from Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, 麻黄), grind into powder. Take one fangcunbi mixed with wine, two to three times daily. Stop once bleeding ceases completely.
Another prescription: Decoct three liang of Cimicifugae Rhizoma (Shengma, 升麻) in five sheng of wine until reduced to two and a half sheng. Divide into two warm doses.
Another prescription: Extract juice from Motherwort (Yimucao, 益母草). Take one small cup, add one he of wine, mix well, and take warm.
For postpartum retention of residual blood and dampness: It is advisable to drink Doulin Jiu (Bean-Soaked Wine). Char five sheng of black beans until smoke disappears, pour into a porcelain vessel, and immediately pour one dou of hot wine over them. Drink while rotating/warming.
For postpartum blood syncope, stroke with upward-gazing eyes, and limb rigidity: Mix two to three qian of Schizonepetae Spica (Jingjie, 荆芥) powder with one cup of urine of a young boy (Tongbian, 童便) and one cup of wine and vinegar. Mix and swallow.
For postpartum blood syncope: Heat good vinegar and slowly sip/swallow it for recovery.
For postpartum fainting/collapse: Mix raw flour powder with water to take one fangcunbi. Repeat for cure.
For postpartum blood syncope caused by敗血 (decayed blood) rushing upward: Decoct one liang of aged mugwort (Chen Ai, 陈艾) in water, add vinegar, and take orally for extreme efficacy.
For postpartum lochia that does not dry up, or turns yellow like ash-water after a month, leading to leukorrhea: Burn five sheets each of bamboo paper and mulberry paper into ash. Combine with one handful of Schizonepetae Spica (Jingjisui, 荆芥穗) and half a qian of Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia, 半夏). Decoct with wine and water. Take before meals.
For incomplete expulsion of blood after spontaneous abortion: Mix one liang of deer antler fragments with two he of fermented soybeans (Douchi, 豆豉). Decoct in three sheng of water. Boil douchi first, strain, add antler fragments, boil again, and take warm.
For postpartum blood-wind attacking the brain, causing vertigo, severe oppression, and unconsciousness: Use tender shoots of Xanthium sibiricum (Cangersu miao, 苍耳苗), specifically those just emerging from soil. Air-dry, grind into powder. Take three qian mixed with one cup of warm wine. Consciousness returns immediately as the medicinal force reaches the crown of the head.
For postpartum blood-confusion causing coma and unconsciousness, provided the heart remains warm: Grind Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia, 半夏) into powder. Form pills the size of soybeans using cold water. Insert into the nostrils. This is a method attributed to Bian Que and is highly effective.