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Commentary states: The *Neijing* mentions that when a heat disease is just improving, eating meat will cause a relapse, and overeating will leave residual pathogens; these are prohibitions. This is because after a new recovery from cold damage disease (Shanghan), the Spleen and Stomach are still deficient. [Improper diet] allows pathogenic heat to take advantage of the deficiency, re-entering the meridians and collaterals, thus forming a major illness again. Hence it is called "labor relapse" (Laofu). Treatment should follow the specific syndrome manifestations, determining whether the pathogen is in the exterior or interior, and treating according to the appropriate principles.

For treating labor relapse after initial recovery from cold damage disease due to diet and exertion, with symptoms similar to the onset, such as high fever and headache. Chaihu Zhimu Decoction formula:
Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix, remove seedlings, 1 liang), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma, roasted, 3 fen), Bie Jia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum, remove skirt, vinegar-processed, 1 liang), Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum, crushed, 1.5 liang), Xiong Shu Fen (Muri Aselli Mas, stir-fried until smoke appears, 7 grains).
The above six herbs are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 5 qianbi, boiled with 1.5 zhan of water and 100 grains of Chi Xiao Dou (Sojae Semen Praeparatum) until reduced to 0.8 zhan. Strain and take warm after meals.

For treating labor relapse after initial recovery from cold damage disease due to diet and movement, with symptoms similar to the onset. Mahuang Zhizi Decoction formula:
Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba, remove joints, 1 liang), Shan Zhi Zi (Gardeniae Fructus, 0.5 liang), Bie Jia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum, remove skirt, vinegar-processed, 1 liang), Xiong Shu Fen (Muri Aselli Mas, stir-fried, 7 grains).
The above four herbs are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 5 qianbi, boiled with 1.5 zhan of water, 5 cun of Bai Cong (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus), and 100 grains of Chi Xiao Dou (Sojae Semen Praeparatum) until reduced to 0.8 zhan. Strain and take warm after meals. After some time, consume Cong Chi Zhou (Scallion and Fermented Soybean Porridge), cover with clothing and blankets to induce sweating.

For treating labor relapse after initial recovery from cold damage or warm disease due to eating meat, bathing, anger, or exertion. Sanwu Tang formula:
Shan Zhi Zi Ren (Gardeniae Fructus Seed, 7 grains), Bie Jia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum, remove skirt, vinegar-processed), Sheng Gan Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata, roasted, each 1 liang).
The above three herbs are chopped like hemp seeds. Each dose consists of 5 qianbi, boiled with 1.5 zhan of water and 100 grains of Chi Xiao Dou (Sojae Semen Praeparatum) until reduced to 0.8 zhan. Strain and take warm after meals, twice daily.

For treating labor relapse after initial recovery from cold damage disease, presenting with high fever and headache. Liushen Tang formula:
Bie Jia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum, remove skirt, vinegar-processed), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix, remove seedlings), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma, roasted), Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma, remove stamens, stir-fried, each 1 liang), Wu Mei (Mume Fructus, remove pit, 1 piece).
The above six herbs are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 5 qianbi, boiled with 1.5 zhan of water and 0.5 fen of Pao Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Preparatum, smashed) until reduced to 0.8 zhan. Strain and take warm after meals.

For treating labor relapse after new recovery from cold damage disease due to physical exertion or excessive dietary injury. Zhimu Tang formula:
Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma, roasted), Bie Jia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum, remove skirt, vinegar-processed), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix, remove seedlings, each 1.5 liang), Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba, remove roots and joints), Ge Gen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix, chopped), Gan Cao (Liquorice Radix et Rhizoma, honey-processed).
The above six herbs are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 5 qianbi, boiled with 1.5 zhan of water, 5 cun of Bai Cong (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus), and 100 grains of Chi Xiao Dou (Sojae Semen Praeparatum) until reduced to 0.8 zhan. Strain and take warm after meals. After taking the medicine, drink a small amount of Cong Zhou (Scallion Porridge) to induce sweating.

For treating labor relapse after initial recovery from cold damage or warm disease due to rising early and excessive eating. Zisu Yin formula:
Zi Su Jing Ye (Perillae Caulis et Folium, chopped, 1 liang), Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, sliced, 0.5 liang), Chi Xiao Dou (Sojae Semen Praeparatum, 2 he).
The above three herbs are boiled with 2.5 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan. Strain and take warm in two divided doses before meals.

For treating labor relapse after cold damage disease due to eating meat, with symptoms similar to the onset, including high fever, headache, mental restlessness, desire to vomit, and dark yellow urine. Shigao Huangqin San formula:
Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum, crushed, 1 liang), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix, remove black heart), Shan Zhi Zi Ren (Gardeniae Fructus Seed), Ge Gen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix, chopped and roasted), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma, roasted), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix - *Note: Text implies repetition or missing herb, extracted as present*).
The above seven herbs are pounded into a fine powder. Each dose consists of 2 qianbi, taken with thick decoction of Bai Cong (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus) and Zhu Ye (Phyllostachys Viridis Folium), on an empty stomach before meals, twice daily, until cured.

For treating aggravation of heat after initial recovery from cold damage epidemic disease due to diet and labor. Yigong Tang formula:
Xiong Shu Fen (Muri Aselli Mas, stir-fried until smoke appears, 7 grains), Shan Zhi Zi Ren (Gardeniae Fructus Seed, 5 grains), Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus, remove pith, bran-roasted, 1 fen).
The above three herbs are finely chopped, boiled with 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 0.8 zhan. Strain and take warm after meals.

For treating food retention after cold damage disease, where diet and labor cause extreme exhaustion. Qu Tang formula:
Chen Qu (Medicated Leaven, crushed and stir-fried, 1 liang), Da Mai (Hordei Fructus Germinatus, stir-fried, 0.5 liang), Han Shi Gan Fan (Cold-food dry rice, 0.5 he), Xiong Shu Fen (Muri Aselli Mas, 7 grains, stir-fried until smoke appears).
The above four herbs, except for the mouse feces, are slightly crushed and mixed evenly, divided into two doses. Each dose is boiled with 1.5 zhan of water, 5 cun of Bai Cong (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus), 5 cun of Xie Bai (Allii Macrostemonis Bulbus), and 100 grains of Chi Xiao Dou (Sojae Semen Praeparatum) until reduced to 0.8 zhan. Strain, add half of the powdered mouse feces, mix well, and take warm on an empty stomach.

For treating labor relapse presenting with hardness and pain in the lower abdomen, retraction of the testes, and excruciating pain. Zhimu Tang formula:
Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma, roasted), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix, remove seedlings), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix, remove heart and roast), Gan Cao (Liquorice Radix et Rhizoma, honey-processed, each 0.5 fen), Bai Cong (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus, 3 stalks).
The above five herbs are chopped like hemp seeds. Soak in 1 zhan of water overnight. Boil the next day until the water is almost exhausted. Add 2 zhan of Tong Zi Xiao Bian (Uterine Urine of a healthy boy) and 0.5 he of Chi Xiao Dou (Sojae Semen Praeparatum), boil for 5-6 boils. Add 2 he of Di Huang Zhi (Rehmanniae Juice), boil until slightly bubbling. Strain and take all at once on an empty stomach. Mild diarrhea indicates cure.