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Chuanxiong Rhizoma (1.5 qian), Danggui Radix (3 qian), Gancao Radix et Rhizoma, Jiangtan Charred Zingiberis Rhizoma, Qianghuo Notopterygii Rhizoma, Fangfeng Saposhnikoviae Radix (each 0.4 qian), Taoren Persicae Semen (10 grains). Take two doses.
If there is no pain from blood stasis masses, remove Taoren Persicae Semen. If after two doses, headache and body heat persist, add Baizhi Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (0.8 fen) and Xixin Asari Radix et Rhizoma (0.2 fen). If fever does not cease and headache is severe as if breaking, add Lianxu Nelumbinis Stamen and Congtou Allii Cepae Bulbus (five pieces). If deficiency is severe, add Renshen Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (2-3 qian).

Postpartum tidal fever with sweating and constipation should not be exclusively diagnosed as Yangming disease (a syndrome caused by pathogenic factors affecting the Yangming meridians). Dry mouth, dry throat, and thirst should not be exclusively diagnosed as Shaoyin disease (a syndrome caused by pathogenic factors affecting the Shaoyin meridians). Abdominal fullness, dry throat, and solid stool should not be exclusively diagnosed as Taiyin disease (a syndrome caused by pathogenic factors affecting the Taiyin meridians). Sweating, delirium, and constipation should not be exclusively diagnosed as dry feces in the stomach requiring purgation. These symptoms are mostly caused by fatigue damaging the Spleen Qi, leading to sluggish transformation and transportation, depletion of Qi and Blood, and dryness of the Intestines. This is a deficiency syndrome presenting as excess, and treatment should employ tonification. Physicians must not adhere to biased approaches or lightly prescribe the Three Chengqi Decoctions (Tiaowei Chengqi Tang, Xiao Chengqi Tang, Da Chengqi Tang) for conditions resembling the Three Yin diseases. Occasionally, young and strong postpartum women who suffer from these symptoms and are mistakenly treated with purgatives may escape harm. However, if weak postpartum women are mistakenly treated with purgatives, it often leads to untreatable conditions. Some cases involve abdominal distension due to Qi and Blood deficiency, where mistaken purgation causes further stagnation; others involve scant blood and constipation over several days, where mistaken use of purgatives leads to unceasing diarrhea, which is critical.
([Wu's Note] The Six Meridian syndromes should be investigated through the Shanghan Lun so that exterior and interior distinctions are clear. Therefore, students who read extensively should be able to integrate knowledge comprehensively.)

Renshen Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (2.5 qian), Danggui Radix (6 qian), Zhigancao Honey-fried Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (0.5 fen), Taoren Persicae Semen (15 grains), Rongcong Cistanche Stem, Haren Hemp Seed (fried, each 1 qian), Chenpi Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (0.4 qian).
If sweating is excessive and stool is solid, add Huangqi Astragali Radix, Mahuanggen Ephedrae Herba Caulis, and Renshen Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (each 1 qian). Dry mouth and thirst, add Maidong Ophiopogonis Tuber and Renshen Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (each 1 qian). Abdominal fullness, dry throat, and solid stool, add Maidong Ophiopogonis Tuber (1 qian), Zhike Aurantii Fructus (0.6 fen), and Renshen Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (2 qian). Sweating, delirium, and solid stool indicate simultaneous depletion of Qi and Blood and loss of spiritual control; nourish Ying and calm the Spirit, add Fuling Poria, Zaoren Ziziphi Spinosae Semen, Yuanzhi Polygalae Radix (each 1 qian), Renshen Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, Baizhu Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (each 2 qian), Huangqi Astragali Radix, and Bairen Platycladi Semen (each 1 qian). For the above symptoms of dry and hard stool, unless Chuanxiong Rhizoma, Danggui Radix, and Renshen Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma are used in quantities reaching several jin, complete efficacy is difficult to achieve.
Generally, postpartum conditions involve deficiency complicated by cold damage. Patients dislike cold substances. Although external symptoms such as headache, fever, hypochondriac pain, or lower back pain appear indicating external contraction suitable for diaphoresis, one must still prioritize the postpartum state of blood loss and prohibit diaphoresis. Zhang Zhongjing stated in the Shanghan Lun that those with blood loss should not undergo diaphoresis or purgation; how much less should this apply to postpartum women? One should only adjust Shenghua Tang (Cinnamon Twig and Motherwort Decoction) according to circumstances for regulation to ensure no errors. Similarly, for severe constipation, one must emphasize postpartum blood loss and prohibit purgation. Zhang Zhongjing’s discussion on the prohibition of diaphoresis and purgation in cold damage does not mean that diaphoresis and purgation are never appropriate, but rather that after massive blood loss, they are absolutely contraindicated.