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[Song on Blood Deficiency and Fever After Childbirth] After the delivery of the infant, the mother's Qi and Blood are empty; even a slight violation will damage the Ying (Nutritive) level. The sudden onset of illness is as heavy as a mountain, differing from ordinary diseases. Fever caused by excessive blood loss can be treated with Pao Jiang (Processed Zingiberis Rhizoma), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), and Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma). Heat and irritability due to Yin injury, along with spontaneous sweating, can be resolved using Huangqi (Astragali Membranacei Radix). Nausea and vomiting damaging the Spleen and Stomach are treated with Disheng Tang (Di Sheng Decoction) for abdominal and hypochondriac distension. Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) stops sweating and removes body heat; if ineffective, continued use of Danggui yields significant results. Fengzhong Yufeng Tang (Feng Zhong Yu Feng Decoction) acts immediately, while Fushen Sanzi (Fu Shen Powder) treats palpitations (Zhengchong). Various wind-induced flaccidity, bi-syndrome, and tendon spasms are recognized by contemporary physicians as "Blood Wind" (Xuefeng). Hallucinations of ghosts and spirits result from blood depletion; Tiaojing San (Tiao Jing Powder) cures fatigue and strangury. Stroke with locked jaw, clenching teeth, contracture, and opisthotonos-like stiffness is due to blood deficiency causing tendon twitching (Jingyong); Juqing Gubai San (Ju Qing Gu Bai Powder) combined with Danggui and Chuanxiong is effective. If postpartum menstruation starts and then abruptly stops, abnormal conditions may intervene. Hand and foot traction with spasms, tight jaw, and confusion can be clarified using Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix) to restore hearing and vision. Yin deficiency fever with chills, clarity during the day but worsening at night, responds greatly to Siwu Tang (Four Substances Decoction) added to; one dose can relieve the patient. Misdamage in the uterus causing strangury is treated with Renshen and Baizhu paste, allowing normal urination. Edema requires distinguishing water pathways; worry and depression need chest-opening methods. Early dysentery uses Xianglian Shaoyao Tang (Xiang Lian Shao Yao Decoction) to resolve stagnation; long-standing cases require Weifeng Tang (Wei Feng Decoction). Initial cold pathogen invasion requires mild release of the exterior; unresolved heat uses Huanglong Tang (Huang Long Decoction). Dryness, irritability, excess heat uses Huangqin and Huanglian Tang (Huang Qin Huang Lian Decoction); severe thirst uses Renshen and Baitu Tang (Ren Shen Bai Hu Decoction). Hot diarrhea uses Chai Ling Tang (Chai Ling Decoction) removing Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma); difficult defecation suggests Daxie Tang (Da Xie Decoction) for purging. Profuse sweating with weak exterior suits Guizhi Tang (Guizhi Decoction); interior weakness and middle jiao deficiency suit Lizhong Tang (Li Zhong Decoction). Releasing the exterior and attacking internally must include tonification; do not use reckless agents that damage the Ying level. Dribbling urine with pain during voiding is treated with Maogen (Imperatae Rhizoma) for strangury. Diarrhea can use Weiling Tang (Wei Ling Decoction); add Rouguou (Myristicae Semen), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), and Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) for cold. For hot diarrhea with intestinal mucus, stir-fried Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) assists Mutong (Akebiae Caulis).

Postpartum Qi and Blood are severely depleted. Even those with strong labor power are susceptible to diseases becoming lifelong burdens. Mothers must not rely on their health or neglect self-care; overwork damages Ying, and improper diet harms the Stomach. External invasion of the Six Excesses (Liuyin) and internal disturbance of the Seven Emotions (Qiqing) lead to unpredictable harm. As the ancients said: "Do not violate anything after childbirth; illness contracted is heavier than a mountain." This is true. Cases where lochia is not cleared cause fever and pain; failure of True Yuan to recover leads to flaccidity and chronic fatigue, which are common. Therefore, for all postpartum ailments, first massively tonify Qi and Blood. Even if other diseases exist, treat them secondarily. To expel pathogens, one must combine with tonifying agents, which is highly appropriate. Using harsh purgatives would further deplete Qi and Blood, leading to imminent danger. If lochia should be expelled, it must be removed urgently; thus, generating new tissue and warming/nourishing is the primary approach, which aligns with the correct principle.
Juqing Gubai San (Ju Qing Gu Bai Powder) treats postpartum wind-stroke.
Jingjie (Schizonepetae Spica) (stir-fried until dry) is ground into powder. Take two qian per dose, mixed with Doulin Tang (Bean Pouring Decoction).