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Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizome), Danggui (Angelica Sinensis Radix), Huang [likely Huangqi/Astragalus Membranaceus Radix based on context, but literally "Huang"], Fuling (Poria Cocos Sclerotium), Maidong (Ophiopogon Japonicus Tuber) (each 1 qian), Zhi Gancao (Prepared Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Radix et Rhizoma) (5 fen), Wuweizi (Schisandra Chinensis Fructus) (10 grains), Renshen (Panax Ginseng Radix), Shudi (Rehmannia Glutinosa Radix Praeparata), Baizhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome) (each 2 qian), Chenpi (Citrus Reticulata Pericarpium) (4 fen), Zao (Jujube) (2 pieces). If accompanied by fever and bone-steaming tidal fever, concurrently administer Ziheche Wan (Placenta Hominis Pill). If palpitations with sweating occur, add Zaoren (Ziziphus Jujuba Seed) (5 qian).

Postpartum mastitis (acute suppurative infection of the breast) that has not yet formed pus.

Gualou (Trichosanthes Kirilowii Fruit, crushed with peel), Danggui (Angelica Sinensis Radix), Yinhua (Lonicera Japonica Flos), Baizhi (Angelica Dahurica Radix) (each 1 qian), Qingpi (Citrus Reticulata Viridis Pericarpium), Ruxiang (Boswellia Carterii Gum Resin), Moyao (Commiphora Myrrha Resin), Gancao (Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Radix et Rhizoma) (each 5 fen). Decoct in water and take orally. This formula also treats mastitis occurring during pregnancy. ([Wu's Note]: When the abscess has not ulcerated, use Dandelion (Taraxaci Herba) 1 liang, boiled in wine and mashed. First have the patient drink the wine, then apply the residue to the affected area; this has proven effective repeatedly.)

Postpartum mastitis where the body is extremely weak after pus has drained.

Renshen (Panax Ginseng Radix), Baizhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome), Shudi (Rehmannia Glutinosa Radix Praeparata), Huang [likely Huangqi/Astragalus Membranaceus Radix] (each 2 qian), Danggui (Angelica Sinensis Radix), Yinhua (Lonicera Japonica Flos) (each 3 qian), Fuling (Poria Cocos Sclerotium), Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizome) (each 8 fen), Gancao (Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Radix et Rhizoma) (5 fen). If diarrhea occurs, add Lianzi (Nelumbinis Semen) (10 grains), Rouguo (Myristica Fragrans Seed, roasted).

Postpartum mastitis that has already ruptured and discharged pus, presenting with alternating chills and fever resembling malaria, occurring once a day or every two to three days. Do not treat as malaria. Do not solely use drugs for attacking toxins and resolving carbuncles. Do not use drugs for arresting malaria. Instead, tonify Qi and Blood, and slightly adjoin a few agents that remove toxicity to eliminate residual pathogenic factors.

Huangqi (Astragalus Membranaceus Radix), Yinhua (Lonicera Japonica Flos), Fuling (Poria Cocos Sclerotium) (each 1 qian), Renshen (Panax Ginseng Radix), Baizhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome), Shengdi (Rehmannia Glutinosa Radix) (each 2 qian), Gancao (Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Radix et Rhizoma), Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus) (each 4 fen), Danggui (Angelica Sinensis Radix) (2 qian), Qingpi (Citrus Reticulata Viridis Pericarpium) (3 fen), Baizhi (Angelica Dahurica Radix) (5 fen), Wumei (Mume Fructus) (1 piece), Zao (Jujube) (1 piece).

Women are primarily governed by Qi and Blood. The Heart governs Blood, and the Liver stores Blood. If Blood is weak and Qi is excessive, due to Heart deficiency failing to generate Blood, and Heart Fire failing to control Lung Metal, causing Liver deficiency, then Blood cannot be stored. This leads to blood depletion and dryness, failing to nourish the collaterals, resulting in irregular menstruation. Treatment should focus on tonifying the Heart source to suppress Lung Qi, harmonizing Ying (Nutrient) and Wei (Defensive) levels, so that the blood vessels naturally harmonize.