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To treat postpartum restlessness, continuous coughing, and belching.
Dingxiang (Caryophylli Flos), Baidoukou Ren (Amomi Fructus Rotundus), each half liang; Fulonggan (Dragon's Liver).
Grind the above into a fine powder. Mix one qian with decoction of Tao Ren (Persicae Semen) and Wuzhuyu (Evodiae Fructus) for oral administration. Administer again after the time it takes for a person to walk five li.

To treat belching due to qi rebellion, also treats vomiting and nausea, palpitations, dizziness, and loss of appetite. (From *Furen Jingyan Fang*)
Shilian Rou (Nelumbinis Plumula, stir-fried, one and a half liang); Baifuling (Poria, one liang); Dingxiang (Caryophylli Flos, half liang).
Grind the above into a fine powder. Take three qian per dose, mixed with rice water, at any time.

To treat postpartum hiccups lasting three days without cessation, causing extreme suffering.
Guixin (Cinnamomi Ramulus, half liang); Jiangzhi (Zingiberis Recens Juice, three he).
Simultaneously decoct the two ingredients to obtain two he of liquid. First, moxa-burn the back and massage until the back is hot, then apply the medicinal juice until exhausted for optimal effect.
Another prescription for postpartum hiccups.
Gan Shi (Dried Persimmon, one piece).
Chop finely, add one zhan of water, decoct until reduced to six fen, and drink while hot in small sips.
Another prescription: Three or four pieces of moss from ancient wall mirror frames, add one small zhan of water, decoct until reduced by half, and take hot. (Both from *Chanbao*)

To treat hiccups. (From *Lingyuan Fang*)
Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix); Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, processed); Huixiang (Foeniculi Fructus, stir-fried, each half liang); Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix); Baijiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Praeparatum, processed, each one fen).
Grind the above five herbs into powder. Take two qian per dose. Add one zhan of water and a pinch of salt, boil for ten to twenty times boiling, and take hot. One dose stops the condition.

Discussion states: What is postpartum metrorrhagia? The answer is: Childbirth or prolonged bedrest damages the meridians. If labor is undertaken before recovery, it causes sudden violent bleeding that drips continuously. Alternatively, immoderate consumption of sour and salty foods damages Ying and Wei (nutritive and defensive qi), leading to weakness of Qi and Blood, which also transforms into metrorrhagia. If there is fullness and pain in the lower abdomen, the Liver Meridian is already damaged, making it difficult to treat. Urgently administer Gujing Wan (Solidify the Menses Pill) to stop the bleeding.

Aiye (Artemisiae Argyi Folium); Chishizhi (Halloysit Rubrum); Buguzhi (Psoraleae Fructus); Muzei (Equiseti Herba), each half liang; Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, processed, one piece).
Grind into powder. Mix with aged rice water to form pills the size of Sophora seeds. Take twenty pills before meals with warm wine; rice water may also be used. Commentary: Metrorrhagia is not a mild disease, especially when occurring postpartum, which constitutes severe injury. Fear of unceasing bleeding often results from immoderate intake of salty and sour foods. It may also stem from fright, worry, or anger, causing imbalance in Zang-Fu Qi. Or, taking hemostatic drugs too early postpartum prevents the expulsion of lochia, leading to stagnation, distension, and hardening, which also forms metrorrhagia. Gujing Wan alone is unlikely to be effective. It is better to use a large dose of Xiong Tang (Angelica Decoction) added with Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix), wait for stabilization, and then sequentially treat according to symptoms with other medicines for the best outcome.