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Commentary states: Blood belongs to Ying (Nutritive Qi), and whatever provides nourishment is blood; Qi belongs to Wei (Defensive Qi), and whatever provides fullness and protection is Qi. After childbirth, both Qi and Blood are deficient, and the Chong and Ren meridians (important meridians regulating overall Qi and Blood) are insufficient. If proper care and management are neglected within one hundred days postpartum, it leads to further depletion of Qi and Blood, which cannot provide adequate nourishment, resulting in emaciated skin, withered appearance, and general debility.

For treating postpartum debility and emaciation, lusterless muscles, deficiency of Qi and Blood, or alternating chills and fever. Shaoyao Decoction:
Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus) (each 1 liang), Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizome), Mudan (Moutan Cortex), Xuanshen (Scrophulariae Radix), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (sliced and stir-fried), Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Maimendong (Ophiopogonis Radix) (core removed). The above twelve ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi (approx. 9-15g), decocted with 1 sheng (approx. 200ml) of water, 3 slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), and 2 Zao (Jujubae Fructus) split open, until reduced to 7/10 volume. Strain and take warm, at any time, three times daily.

For treating postpartum insufficiency and weakness, cold deficiency of the Zang-Fu organs, limb pain, occasional retention of lochia, and stabbing pain in the umbilical and abdominal regions. Danggui Decoction:
Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (sliced and stir-fried, 1.5 liang), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix), Wuzhuyu (Evodiae Fructus) (rinsed with hot water to remove saliva and lightly stir-fried, each 2 liang), Maimendong (Ophiopogonis Radix) (core removed and baked), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (honey-fried), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) (cracked by roasting, each 1.5 liang). The above eleven ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi, decocted with 1 sheng of water until reduced to 7/10 volume. Strain and take warm, before meals, twice daily and once at night.

For treating postpartum decline of Qi and Blood, progressive debility and emaciation, to tonify insufficiency. Wuji Tang (Black-bone Hen Soup):
Wuci Ji (Female Black-bone Hen) (one, remove wings, feathers, intestines, and feet; decoct with 5 sheng of water to obtain 3 sheng of broth), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (sliced and stir-fried), Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (honey-fried), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus) (remove coarse bark). The above nine ingredients, excluding the chicken, are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi, decocted with 1 sheng of the prepared chicken broth, 3 slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), and 1 Zao (Jujubae Fructus) split open, until reduced to 7/10 volume. Strain and take warm, at any time, three times daily.

For treating postpartum debility and emaciation, tonifying the Middle Jiao and benefiting Blood. Yangrou Huangqi Tang (Mutton and Astragalus Decoction):
Yangrou (Sheep Meat) (1 jin, remove fat membrane, cut finely, decoct with 8 sheng of water to obtain 5 sheng of meat broth, clarify), Baifuling (Poria) (remove black skin), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (honey-fried until red), Huangqi (Astragali Radix) (lightly roasted and crushed). The above nine ingredients, excluding the mutton, are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi, decocted with 1 sheng of the meat broth, 3 slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), and 1 Zao (Jujubae Fructus) split open, until reduced to 7/10 volume. Strain and take warm, at any time.

For treating postpartum debility and emaciation, tonifying the Middle and nourishing Blood. Renshen Tang (Ginseng Decoction):
Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizome), Huangqi (Astragali Radix) (crushed), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (honey-fried until yellow), Shengdihuang (Rehmanniae Radix) (baked, each 2 liang), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus) (remove coarse bark, 1 liang), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma) (dried). The above seven ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi, decocted with 1 sheng of the mutton boiling liquid until reduced to 7/10 volume. Strain and take warm, at any time.

For treating postpartum disharmony of Qi and Blood, progressive emaciation, vexatious pain in joints, and lackluster complexion. Danggui Wan (Angelica Pill):
Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (sliced and baked), Shengdihuang (Rehmanniae Radix) (baked), Zelan (Lycopus Herba) (leaves taken, each 2 liang), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) (remove forked tips), Huangqi (Astragali Radix) (crushed), Xuduan (Dipsaci Radix), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus). The above ten ingredients are pounded into powder, mixed with refined honey to form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Each dose is 20 pills, taken with warm wine or rice drink, at any time.

For treating postpartum debility and emaciation, shortness of breath, and inability to eat. Shudihuang Tang (Prepared Rehmannia Decoction):
Shudihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata) (baked, 2 liang), Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus), Baifuling (Poria) (remove black skin), Luanjiaojiao (Corneus Cervi Colla) (crushed, stir-fried until dry), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Shihu (Dendrobii Caulis) (remove coarse bark). The above fourteen ingredients are crushed like hemp seeds. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi, decocted with 1 sheng of water, 0.5 fen of sliced Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), and 2 Zao (Jujubae Fructus) split open, until reduced to 6/10 volume. Strain and take warm at any time.

For treating postpartum physical weakness and fatigue, emaciated limbs, and loss of appetite. Huangqi Tang (Astragalus Decoction):
Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Shudihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata) (baked), Maimendong (Ophiopogonis Radix) (core removed and baked, each 1 liang), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Xuduan (Dipsaci Radix), Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Fushen (Poria with Hostwood) (remove wood), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (split and remove peel and navel). The above sixteen ingredients are crushed like hemp seeds. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi, decocted with 1 sheng of water, 0.5 fen of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), and 3 Zao (Jujubae Fructus) split open, until reduced to 6/10 volume. Strain and take warm at any time.

For treating postpartum debility and emaciation, loss of appetite, excessive lying down and little rising. Xuduan Tang (Dipsacus Decoction):
Xuduan (Dipsaci Radix), Shudihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata) (baked, each 1 liang), Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizome), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) (remove forked tips), Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Huangqi (Astragali Radix) (crushed), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix) (remove rhizome head), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (honey-fried). The above twelve ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 4 qianbi, decocted with 1 sheng of water, 0.5 fen of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), and 2 Zao (Jujubae Fructus) split open, until reduced to 6/10 volume. Strain and take warm, three times daily.

For treating postpartum debility and emaciation, disharmony of Qi and Blood, weak limbs, sallow complexion, reduced food intake, for tonification. Zelan Wan (Lycopus Pill):
Zelan (Lycopus Herba), Chishizhi (Halloysit Rubrum), Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix) (remove seedlings, soak in wine, slice, and bake), Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Huangqi (Astragali Radix) (crushed, each 1 liang), Shudihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata) (baked, 1.5 liang), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma). The above seventeen ingredients are pounded into powder, mixed with refined honey and pounded 500-700 times more, forming pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 30 pills with warm porridge drink on an empty stomach before meals, three times daily.

For treating postpartum debility and emaciation, disharmony of Qi and Blood, sallow complexion, and limb weakness. Regulate and tonify Qi and Blood. Zelan Wan (Lycopus Pill):
Zelan (Lycopus Herba) (leaves, 1 liang), Wuyiren (Terminaliae Chebulae Fructus) (stir-fried until yellow), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum) (calcined), Shujiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium) (remove eyes and closed ones, stir-fry until oil appears), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) (remove forked tips), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus) (remove coarse bark), Huangqi (Astragali Radix) (each half liang). The above seventeen ingredients are pounded into powder, mixed with refined honey to form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 30 pills with warm wine or rice drink, at any time.

For treating postpartum consumptive disease. Joint pain, alternating chills and fever, mental agitation, and palpitations during sleep. Shaoyao Decoction:
Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix), Mudanpi (Moutan Cortex), Xuanshen (Scrophulariae Radix), Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizome), Baifuling (Poria) (remove black skin), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma) (roasted), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (honey-fried), Baiwei (Cynanchi Atrati Radix) (each 2 liang). The above nine ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 5 qianbi, decocted with 2 sheng of water until reduced to 1 sheng. Strain and take warm, three times daily.

For treating postpartum debility and emaciation, alternating chills and fever, joint pain, and limb weakness. Chaihu Decoction:
Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix) (remove seedlings), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) (crack by roasting, remove peel and navel), Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Qinjiao (Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix) (remove seedlings and soil), Biejia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum) (vinegar-roast, remove skirt), each 1 liang, Xiren (Pruni Semen) (remove peel and pointed end, double kernel). The above thirteen ingredients are crushed like hemp seeds. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi, decocted with 1 sheng of water and 5 slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) until reduced to 7/10 volume. Strain and take warm, at any time.

For treating postpartum debility and emaciation, tonifying deficiency, dispelling wind, dissipating blood stasis, and relieving pain. Yangrou Tang (Mutton Decoction):
Baiyangrou (White Sheep Meat) (cut, 1 jin), Huangqi (Astragali Radix) (crushed), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) (remove forked tips and crush), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus) (remove coarse bark and crush), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (slice and bake), Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizome) (each half liang, crush), Dazao (Jujubae Fructus) (split open, 7 pieces), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) (cut, 3 fen). The above eight ingredients: first decoct the mutton in 5 sheng of water to obtain 3 sheng, clarify and remove fat, then add the herbs and decoct to obtain 1.5 sheng. Strain, divide into four warm doses to be taken before meals. If necessary, take again after walking for 3-5 li.

For treating postpartum debility and emaciation. Alternating chills and fever. Tonifying Deficiency Decoction:
Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) (crack by roasting, remove peel and navel), Shudihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata) (baked), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (slice and bake), Rousongrong (Cynomorphi Herba) (soak in wine, slice, and bake), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix) (remove seedlings), Huangqi (Astragali Radix). The above ten ingredients are crushed like hemp seeds. Each dose consists of 5 qianbi, decocted with 1.5 sheng of water, 5 slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), and 3 Zao (Jujubae Fructus) split open, until reduced to 8/10 volume. Strain and take warm, at any time.

For treating various diseases postpartum after recovery, where there is debility and weakness, suitable for taking Zelan Wan for tonification:
Zelan Ye (Lycopus Herba) (stir-fried, 1 liang 1 fen), Huangqi (Astragali Radix) (finely crushed, 1.5 liang), Bencao (Ligustici Rhizoma) (remove seedlings and soil, 1 liang), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (crush and bake, 1.5 liang), Baiziren (Biota Semen) (1 liang 1 fen), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (honey-fried and crushed, 1 liang). The above sixteen ingredients are pounded into fine powder, mixed with refined honey to form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 20 pills with wine on an empty stomach, gradually increasing to 30 pills. Take twice daily.