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*Qianjin Yi Fang* treats postpartum deficiency-heat causing headache and body fever, and simultaneously treats abdominal tension and pain. Shaoyao Tang (Peony Decoction).
Guixin (Cinnamon Twig, 3 liang) Muli (Oyster Shell), Baishao Yao (White Peony Root, each 5 liang) Huangqin (Scutellaria Root, 2 liang; *Qianjin Yi Fang* states: add Huangqin only if there is whole-body fever) Shenggan Dihuang (Dried Rehmannia Root, 5 liang).
The above herbs are cut into small pieces. Each dose is 5 qian. Add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until 1 zhan remains, remove the dregs, and take warm.

For postpartum deficiency-heat with alternating chills and fever, chest and heart oppression, bone joint pain, severe headache with high fever that worsens in the late afternoon, resembling malaria.
Huangqi (Astragalus Root, 5 liang) Shengdihuang (Fresh Rehmannia Root, 1 jin) Shuqie Ye (Leaves of *Paederia scandens*), Guixin (Cinnamon Twig), Gancao (Licorice Root), Huangqin (Scutellaria Root, each 1 liang) Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena Rhizome), Shaoyao (Peony Root, each 2 liang).
The above herbs are cut into small pieces. Each dose is 5 qian. Add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until 1 zhan remains, remove the dregs, and take warm.

The human head is the convergence point of all Yang meridians. After childbirth, the five zang organs are all deficient. The Stomach Qi is weak, dietary intake is insufficient, and grain Qi is still lacking, leading to deficiency-heat; Yang Qi fails to remain secure and rushes upward to the head. With excess Yang and deficiency Yin, headache occurs. Additionally, one must not ignore headache caused by postpartum blood stasis (residual blood); Heilong Dan (Black Dragon Pill) discusses this in detail.

To treat postpartum headache.
Zhen Tiantai Wuyao Pi (Bark of *Lindera aggregata* from Tiantai), Da Chuanxiong (Sichuan Lovage Rhizome, equal parts).
Grind into fine powder. Each dose is 3 qian. Mix with wine quenched by a red-hot weight and take.

To treat postpartum headache caused by blood stasis obstruction, when other medicines are ineffective. (Transmitted by Mr. Xu Mingzhong).
One large Fuzi (Prepared Aconite Lateralis Radix), steeped in one bowl of strong vinegar, roasted thoroughly over fire on all sides, dipped in vinegar until absorbed, then peel and remove the navel scar; Chuanxiong (Sichuan Lovage Rhizome, 1 liang). Grind both into fine powder. Each dose is 2 qian, taken down with clear tea.

To treat postpartum headache.
Take Danggui (Angelica Sinensis Root) and Chuanxiong (Sichuan Lovage Rhizome), grind into fine powder. Each dose is 2 qian. Add 1 zhan of water, decoct until 0.7 zhan remains, and take warm.

The Lung governs Qi. Due to postpartum blood deficiency, once the Lung Meridian is affected by slight pathogenic factors, coughing ensues. Whether due to Wind, Heat, Cold, or Dampness, all can cause coughing. If coughing results from consuming salt too early after childbirth, it is difficult to treat.
What causes coughing due to unsmooth postpartum Qi and Blood? The answer is: Postpartum coughing is mostly due to eating hot wheat noodles causing stagnation and poor appetite, or suffering from heat diseases, or having Qi masses. During attacks, there is chest pain,急促 breathing and coughing, alternating cold and heat in the four limbs, chest oppression and dry mouth, occasional irritability, startle palpitations during sleep, Qi deficiency, and limb weakness. It is suitable to take Zhen Heishen San (True Black Divine Powder) or Wuji San (Five Accumulations Powder) from *Jufang*, decocted with dates.