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Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (each 2 qian), Huang Qi (Astragali Membranacei Radix) (1.5 qian), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Ma Huang Gen (Ephedrae Herbae Radix et Rhizoma), Mu Li (Ostreae Concha) (each 1 qian), Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Zhi Gan Cao (Prepared Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (each 0.5 qian), Fu Xiao Mai (Tritici Levis Fructus) (a pinch).

If there is collapse with excessive sweating and cold hands and feet, add Shu Fu Zi (Prepared Aconiti Lateralis Radix) (one slice), Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) and Da Zao (Jujubae Fructus) (0.4 qian); if thirsty, add Mai Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix) and Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus) (each 0.6 qian); for obese postpartum women with excessive sweating, add Zhu Li (Bambusae Succus) and Jiang Zhi (Zingiberis Juice) to clear phlegm-heat. If there is aversion to wind and cold, add Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) (0.5 qian); if there are blood stasis masses without pain, add Shu Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata) (3 qian); take Ba Wei Wan (Eight-Ingredient Pill with Rehmannia) at night (composed of Liu Wei Di Huang Wan plus Wu Wei Zi and Zhi Huang Qi).

Generally, persistent sweating after childbirth is caused by the loss of Yin blood during delivery, leading to an excess of Yang. The *Neijing* states: "When Yang acts upon Yin, sweat is produced." If this is followed by exposure to wind, it may transform into convulsions (Chizhong, clonic spasms), a condition that is particularly difficult to treat. Therefore, postpartum women with excessive sweating should be especially careful to avoid wind and cold.

Excessive sweating during sleep in postpartum women, which stops upon waking, is called Dao Han (Night Sweats), likened to a thief stealing while one sleeps. This differs from Zi Han (Spontaneous Sweating). In the discussion on miscellaneous diseases, it is stated: Spontaneous sweating indicates Yang deficiency, while night sweats indicate Yin deficiency. However, Danggui Liuhuang Tang (Angelica Six-Huang Decoction) is not the appropriate formula for treating postpartum night sweats. Treatment should incorporate herbs regulating the Blood level to be effective.

Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix) (2 qian), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (3 qian), Shu Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata) (1.5 qian), Ma Huang Gen (Ephedrae Herbae Radix et Rhizoma), Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma, wine-fried) (each 0.5 qian), Fu Xiao Mai (Tritici Levis Fructus) (a large pinch), Mu Li (Ostreae Concha, crushed) (0.5 qian), Xiao Mai Mian (Tritici Vulgaris Farina, fried yellow and crushed).

Generally, dry mouth, dry throat, and thirst after childbirth, or accompanied by dysuria, are caused by blood loss during delivery or excessive sweating, resulting in a lack of fluids. When food and water enter the stomach, the Spleen and Lung distribute the essence; the clear Qi transforms into Jin Ye (Body Fluids). This Qi connects to the Heart, where it takes on the color of Fire and transforms into Blood, flowing down to the Bladder to become urine. During childbirth, when blood is lost and sweating is excessive, combined with fatigue damaging the Spleen, the Spleen fails to transport fluids for the Stomach. The Qi of transformation and transportation does not move, and the function of seepage and excretion ceases. Consequently, there is no fluid above, leading to symptoms of dry throat and thirst; below, Qi does not ascend, leading to signs of closure between the Stomach and Kidney. The treatment method must assist the Spleen and benefit the Lung, raising Qi and Blood. Then, Qi transformation will circulate, Yang ascends and Yin descends; water enters the meridians to become blood and fluids, grain enters the stomach to nourish Qi and promote pulse flow, naturally replenishing fluids and regulating urination and defecation. If dry throat and mouth are mistaken for Fire and treated with Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix), Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Zhi Zi (Gardeniae Fructus), and Huang Bo (Phellodendri Cortex) to drain fire; or if urinary obstruction is mistaken for Water stagnation and treated with Wuling San (Five-Ingredient Powder with Poria) to promote diuresis, both are incorrect. One must warm and tonify according to the damage from overwork, and moisten and promote flow according to thirst and dryness, measuring the condition carefully to ensure accurate treatment.