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[Prescriptions for Pregnancy]

Excellent herbs for pregnancy include Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Licorice Root (Gancao), and aged Tangerine Peel (Chenpi); Peony Root (Baishao), Ligusticum Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Rehmannia Root (Shengdi), and Green Citrus Peel (Qingpi).
Angelica Sinensis Root (Danggui), Greater Burdock Fruit (Fupi/Afupi - here likely referring to Big Pod Citrus Peel Dafupi), two peels (Tangerine and Green Citrus Peel), Trichosanthes Root (Huafen), and Zanthoxylum Fruit Shell (Zhiqiao/Qike), Hawthorn Fruit (Shanzha), Perilla Stem (Sugeng), fruit seeds (Sharen/Sand Cardamom), and Scutellaria Root (Huangqin).
For fetal leakage (vaginal bleeding during pregnancy), use Sanguisorba Root (Diyu), Oyster Shell (Muli), and Mugwort Leaf (Aiye); for abdominal pain, use Corydalis Rhizome (Yanyhusuo), Cyperus Rhizome (Xiangfu), and Sand Cardamom (Sharen).
To remove red and white lochia, use the aforementioned herbs; if fever occurs, urgently add Bupleurum Root (Chaihu).
For urinary retention, use Alisma Rhizome (Zexie) and Tetrapanax Pith (Mutong); for difficult defecation, use Prunus Semen (Yuren), Areca Seed (Binglang), and Hemp Seed (Huomaren - *Note: Original text says Mahuang/Ephedra, but context implies Huomaren/Hemp Seed for constipation. Translated as Hemp Seed based on medical logic*). For bone pain, use Notopterygium Rhizome (Qianghuo), Angelica Dahurica Root (Duohuo - *Note: "Er Huo" usually refers to Qianghuo and Duohuo*), and Atractylodes Rhizome (Cangzhu) to dispel dampness; for wind-cold injury, use Kudzu Root (Gegen), Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi), Schizonepeta Spike (Jingjie), and Saposhnikovia Root (Fangfeng).
For headache, use Ligusticum Rhizome (Chuanxiong) and Schizonepeta Spike (Jingjie); for internal heat, use Pogostemon Herb (Huoxiang) and Elsholtzia Herb (Ruxiang).
For edema in pregnancy (Zizhong), use Tetrapanax Pith (Mutong), White Atractylodes Rhizome (Baizhu), White Poria (Baifu Ling - *Note: "Baibu" likely typo for Baizhu or Baifuling*), Pinellia Tuber (Banxia), Cinnamon Twig (Guizhi), Licorice Root (Gancao), and Tsaoko Fruit (Caoguo).
Atractylodes Rhizome (Baizhu) and Poria (Fuling) treat spleen deficiency in pregnancy; if lower back pain persists, add Eucommia Bark (Duzhong).
For abdominal distension in pregnancy (Zizhang), use Immature Bitter Orange (Zhiqiao) and Green Citrus Peel (Qingpi), plus Perilla Stem (Sugeng) and Radish Seed (Laifuzi).
For diarrhea, use Tetrapanax Pith (Mutong), Polyporus (Zhuling), and Alisma Rhizome (Zexie), along with Atractylodes Rhizome (Cangzhu), Magnolia Bark (Houpo), and Coix Seed (Shanyao Mi/Rice).
For cough with phlegm, use Pinellia Tuber (Banxia) and Apricot Kernel (Xingren); Ophiopogon Tuber (Tian Dong) and Schisandra Berry (Wuweizi) treat this condition.
For dry cough without phlegm, use Farflower Flower Bud (Kuandonghua), Trichosanthes Fruit (Lou), Pinellia Tuber (Banxia), Juncus Effusus (Dengxin), Ginger (Shengjiang), and Scallion White (Congbai).
For dysentery (red and white), there is an excellent prescription: for red dysentery, use Scutellaria Root (Huangqin), Coptis Rhizome (Huanglian), and Blue Wood Fragrance (Qingmuxiang);
add Immature Bitter Orange (Zhiqiao) and Areca Seed (Binglang) to the formula; after three doses, remove Zhiqiao, Qingpi, and Binglang.
For white dysentery, use Cinnamon Bark (Rougui), Costus Root (Muxiang), and Rice; Magnolia Bark (Houpo), Lysimachiae Herba (Tongcao), White Atractylodes Rhizome (Baizhu), White Poria (Baifuling), and Areca Seed (Binglang).
For intermittent lower back pain, there is an excellent prescription: Hawthorn Pit (Zhake), Green Ginger (Qingjiang), and Charred Grass (Baicaoshuang);
Cornus Fruit (Zhuyu), Angelica Sinensis Tail (Guiwei), Lysimachiae Herba (Tongcao), Talcum (Huashi), Chenpi, Platycodon Root (Jiegeng), Lindera Root (Wuyao), Amomum Fruit (Sharen), and Cinnamon Decoction (Rougui Tang).
For malaria, use Kudingcha Fruit (Qingguo), Bupleurum Root (Chaihu), Pinellia Tuber (Banxia), and Poria (Fuling), plus Sand Cardamom (Sharen), Licorice Root (Gancao), Atractylodes Rhizome (Cangzhu), Magnolia Bark (Houpo), Fermented Soybean (Douchi), and Areca Seed (Binglang).
For stroke, use Schizonepeta Spike (Jingjie), Saposhnikovia Root (Fangfeng), Gastrodia Rhizome (Tianma), and Kudzu Root (Gegen); this is a divine effective prescription for pregnancy.

[Postpartum Section]

In cases of postpartum blood deficiency, tonify blood. Even if other symptoms exist, treat them secondarily, focusing on expelling stale blood and nourishing new blood. Avoid all cold, raw, greasy, fishy, roasted, and blood-damaging foods. Main Prescription:
Angelica Sinensis Root (Danggui), Ligusticum Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shudi), Cinnamon Bark (Rougui), Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi), Hawthorn Fruit (Shanzha), Lindera Root (Wuyao), Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Platycodon Root (Jiegeng), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang), Licorice Root (Gancao), Achyranthes Root (Niuxi), and Trogopterus Dung (Wulingzhi).
Decoct in water. Add Bupleurum Root (Chaihu) for fever; Trichosanthes Root (Huafen) for thirst; Pinellia Tuber (Banxia) for nausea; Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi) and Notopterygium Rhizome (Qianghuo) for headache; Tsaoko Fruit (Caoguo) for fullness; Corydalis Rhizome (Yanyhusuo) and Evodia Fruit (Wuyu) for abdominal pain; Child's Urine (Tongbian) for syncope due to blood loss; Notopterygium Rhizome (Qianghuo) and Schizonepeta Spike (Jingjisui) for joint pain; Sanchezia Root (Sanleng), Curcuma Rhizome (Pengzhu), and Safflower (Honghua) if stasis does not discharge; Peucedanum Root (Qianhu) for cough.

For labor pain, if the waist does not hurt much, delivery has not started. If the waist hurts intermittently, take this prescription:
Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Platycodon Root (Jiegeng), Lindera Root (Wuyao), Hawthorn Fruit (Shanzha), Immature Bitter Orange (Zhiqiao), Green Citrus Peel (Qingpi), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang), Cinnamon Bark (Rougui), Tetrapanax Pith (Mutong), Evodia Fruit (Wuyu), Ligusticum Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Angelica Sinensis Tail (Guiwei), Talcum (Huashi), Sand Cardamom (Sharen, 5 fen), and Charred Grass (Baicaoshuang, 1 qian).
Decoct in water.

If postpartum blood rushes upward causing death-like state, take one bowl of Child's Urine (Tongbian); drink it to recover immediately.

For postpartum delirium due to non-discharging stasis:
Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Angelica Sinensis Tail (Guiwei), Platycodon Root (Jiegeng), Lindera Root (Wuyao), Ligusticum Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shudi), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang), Cinnamon Bark (Rougui), Safflower (Honghua), Trogopterus Dung (Wulingzhi), Sanchezia Root (Sanleng), Curcuma Rhizome (Ezhu), Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi), Cyperus Rhizome (Xiangfu), Hawthorn Fruit (Shanzha), Tsaoko Fruit (Caoguo), Licorice Root (Gancao), Sand Cardamom (Sharen, 1 qian), and Fresh Ginger (Shengjiang, 3 slices).
Decoct until 80% remains, add one cup of Child's Urine (Tongbian), and take hot.

For postpartum milk obstruction (If a woman has excess milk and no infant to suckle, causing breast swelling and pain, and wishes to stop lactation, decoct 2 liang of Malt (Maiya) and drink for immediate effect. Therefore, never use Malt postpartum, beware of this):
Leuzea Rhizome (Loushu), Pig Trotter (Zhuti), Tetrapanax Pith (Mutong), Cinnamon Bark (Rougui), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang), Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Lindera Root (Wuyao), Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi), Hawthorn Fruit (Shanzha), Motherwort Herb (Yimucao), Angelica Sinensis Tail (Guiwei), Ligusticum Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shudi), Platycodon Root (Jiegeng), Licorice Root (Gancao).
Decoct in water.

Two days postpartum, if stasis rushes upward causing mania, disordered speech, and unconsciousness, it is stroke-induced mania:
Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Platycodon Root (Jiegeng), Lindera Root (Wuyao), Hawthorn Fruit (Shanzha), Bupleurum Root (Chaihu), Immature Bitter Orange (Zhiqiao), Sanchezia Root (Sanleng), Curcuma Rhizome (Pengzhu), Angelica Sinensis Tail (Guiwei), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang), Official Cinnamon (Guangui), Evodia Fruit (Wuzhuyu), Sand Cardamom (Sharen).

If stasis flows downward causing legs to swell like wheels and immobility, it is evil blood stagnating in the four limbs:
Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Platycodon Root (Jiegeng), Hawthorn Fruit (Shanzha), Bupleurum Root (Chaihu), Evodia Fruit (Wuyu), Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang), Tetrapanax Pith (Mutong), Sanchezia Root (Sanleng), Achyranthes Root (Chuanniuxi), Sappan Wood (Sumu), Cinnamon Twig (Guizhi), Angelica Sinensis Tail (Guiwei), Peach Kernel (Taoren).
First, apply hot bran packs to the area.

For postpartum heart and abdominal colic, blood confusing the mind, and unconsciousness, caused by ordinary stasis and accumulated blood pain, use Shixiao San:
Trogopterus Dung (Wulingzhi), Cinnabar (Zhusha - stir-fried together), Typha Pollen (Puhuang - stir-fried).
Grind the three ingredients into powder equally, take with warm wine.

Postpartum Abdominal Pain and Meridian Relaxing Soup:
Corydalis Rhizome (Yanyhusuo), Angelica Sinensis Root (Danggui), Cinnamon Heart (Guixin), Eucommia Bark (Duzhong), Peach Kernel (Taoren), Achyranthes Root (Niuxi), Drynaria Rhizome (Xuduan). Decoct with half water and half wine.

For postpartum uterine prolapse, decoct Immature Bitter Orange (Zhiqiao) in water to wash/fumigate to retract it.

For postpartum vulvar laxity:
Sulfur (Liuhuang, 1 liang), Evodia Fruit (Wuyu, 7.5 qian), Dodder Seed (Tusizi, 7.5 qian), Cnidium Fruit (Shechuangzi, 5 qian).
Decoct in water for washing.

For postpartum blood syncope, fumigate the nose with smoke from burning lacquerware to regain consciousness.

For postpartum uterine non-retraction with unbearable pain:
Decoct Light Bamboo Leaves (Dan Zhuye) in water, fumigate first then wash. Afterwards, sprinkle powder of Chinese Gall (Wubeizi) and Alum (Baifan) dry onto the area for efficacy.

For postpartum prolapse due to overexertion:
Sulfur (Liuhuang), Black Carp Bone (Wu Ji Yu Gu, 5 qian each), Schisandra Berry (Wuweizi, 2.5 qian).
Grind into powder, apply to the vaginal area to settle.

For postpartum protrusion due to excessive effort, appearing like an eggplant:
Stir-fry Stone Vinegar (Shi Cu) until red, decoct in water to wash; it retracts the next day. Alternatively, decoct Calcined Gypsum (Duanshi) in water to wash, which is also excellent.

Taking this medicine one or two days postpartum prevents all diseases forever:
Motherwort Herb (Yimucao, 1 bunch), Angelica Sinensis Root (Danggui, 3 qian), Raw Rehmannia Root (Shengdi, 3 qian), Licorice Root (Gancao, 5 fen), Ligusticum Rhizome (Chuanxiong, 1.5 qian), Hawthorn Fruit (Shanzha, 3 qian).
Add one bowl of good wine and one cup of Child's Urine (Tongbian - remove head and tail), decoct together and take.

Postpartum blood deficiency requires blood tonification. Even with other illnesses, treat them secondarily, focusing on expelling stale blood and nourishing the heart. Strictly avoid cold/raw items. Conditioning Main Prescription:
Angelica Sinensis Root (Danggui), Ligusticum Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shudi), Cinnamon Bark (Rougui), Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi), Hawthorn Fruit (Shanzha), Lindera Root (Wuyao), Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Platycodon Root (Jiegeng), Motherwort Herb (Yimucao), Trogopterus Dung (Wulingzhi), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang), Achyranthes Root (Niuxi), Licorice Root (Gancao).
Add Bupleurum Root (Chaihu) for chills/fever; Trichosanthes Root (Huafen) for thirst; Tsaoko Fruit (Caoguo) for bloating; Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi) and Notopterygium Rhizome (Qianghuo) for headache; Corydalis Rhizome (Yanyhusuo) and Evodia Fruit (Wuyu) for abdominal pain; Child's Urine (Tongbian) for syncope; Safflower (Honghua), Sanchezia Root (Sanleng), and Curcuma Rhizome (Ezhu) if stasis does not discharge; Bupleurum Root (Chaihu) and Ophiopogon Tuber (Maidong) for cough; Schizonepeta Spike (Jingjie) for joint pain; Pinellia Tuber (Banxia) for nausea.

Postpartum blood deficiency, empty pain on the third day:
Lindera Root (Wuyao), Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Platycodon Root (Jiegeng), Cyperus Rhizome (Xiangfu), Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang), Cinnamon Bark (Rougui), Corydalis Rhizome (Yanyhusuo), Motherwort Herb (Yimucao), Trogopterus Dung (Wulingzhi), Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shudi), Licorice Root (Gancao), Angelica Sinensis Tail (Guiwei), Ligusticum Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Achyranthes Root (Niuxi), Hawthorn Fruit (Shanzha), Sanchezia Root (Sanleng), Curcuma Rhizome (Ezhu).

Postpartum "Child Pillow" pain:
Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Lindera Root (Wuyao), Platycodon Root (Jiegeng), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang), Cinnamon Bark (Rougui), Trogopterus Dung (Wulingzhi), Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shudi), Licorice Root (Gancao), Angelica Sinensis Tail (Guiwei), Ligusticum Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Achyranthes Root (Niuxi), Hawthorn Fruit (Shanzha), Motherwort Herb (Yimucao), Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi), Cyperus Rhizome (Xiangfu).

Ten days postpartum, excessive stasis, stabbing pain in lower abdomen:
Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Platycodon Root (Jiegeng), Lindera Root (Wuyao), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang), Cinnamon Bark (Rougui), Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi), Peony Root (Shaoyao), Ligusticum Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Angelica Sinensis Tail (Guiwei), Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shudi), Achyranthes Root (Niuxi), Evodia Fruit (Wuyu), Hawthorn Fruit (Shanzha), Cyperus Rhizome (Xiangfu), Corydalis Rhizome (Yanyhusuo).

Postpartum internal injury, stabbing pain in Dantian:
Angelica Sinensis Tail (Guiwei, 3 qian), Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome (Baizhu), Cinnamon Bark (Rougui), Ginger (Shengjiang), Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Platycodon Root (Jiegeng), White Peony Root (Baishao), Forsythia Fruit (Lianqiao - *inferred*), Hawthorn Fruit (Shanzha, 1 qian each), Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi, 2 qian), Corydalis Rhizome (Yanyhusuo), Frankincense (Ruxiang, 5 fen each), Walnut Meat (Hutaorou, 3 pieces).

Postpartum wind-cold, headache, bone pain, fever:
Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Platycodon Root (Jiegeng), Kudzu Root (Gegen), Bupleurum Root (Chaihu), Notopterygium Rhizome (Qianghuo), Angelica Sinensis Tail (Guiwei), Ligusticum Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi), Cinnamon Bark (Rougui), Saposhnikovia Root (Fangfeng), Schizonepeta Spike (Jingjie), Licorice Root (Gancao), Pinellia Tuber (Banxia), Peucedanum Root (Qianhu), Ginger (Shengjiang).

Postpartum milk obstruction:
Leuzea Rhizome (Loushu), Pig Trotter (Zhuti), Tetrapanax Pith (Mutong), Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Lindera Root (Wuyao), Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi), Hawthorn Fruit (Shanzha), Platycodon Root (Jiegeng), Ligusticum Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Angelica Sinensis Tail (Guiwei), Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shudi), Licorice Root (Gancao), Motherwort Herb (Yimucao), Ginger (Shengjiang), Cinnamon (Rougui).

Postpartum wound infection (tetanus):
Perilla Stem (Sugeng), Angelica Sinensis Tail (Guiwei, 3 qian each), Saposhnikovia Root (Fangfeng), Notopterygium Rhizome (Qianghuo), Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi), Ligusticum Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Bupleurum Root (Chaihu), Kudzu Root (Gegen, 2 qian each), Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Ginger (Shengjiang), Cinnamon (Rougui), Schizonepeta Spike (Jingjie), Peucedanum Root (Qianhu), Tetrapanax Pith (Mutong, 1 qian each), Pinellia Tuber (Banxia, 5 fen), Licorice Root (Gancao, 3 fen), Scallion (Cong), Ginger (Shengjiang).

Postpartum dual qi and blood deficiency, poor appetite, lower abdominal pain:
Angelica Sinensis Body (Guishen, 3 qian), Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shudi), White Peony Root (Baishao), Cyperus Rhizome (Xiangfu, 2 qian each), Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Platycodon Root (Jiegeng), Ligusticum Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Tsaoko Fruit (Caoguo), Lindera Root (Wuyao), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang), Cinnamon (Rougui), Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi), Poria (Fuling), Sand Cardamom (Sharen, 1 qian each), Corydalis Rhizome (Yanyhusuo, 5 fen), Licorice Root (Gancao, 3 fen), Trogopterus Dung (Wulingzhi, 5 fen), Ginger (Shengjiang, 3 slices).

Major Postpartum Qi and Blood Tonification and Conditioning:
Angelica Sinensis Body (Guishen, 3 qian), Ligusticum Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Cyperus Rhizome (Xiangfu), Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi), Hawthorn Fruit (Shanzha), Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shudi, 2 qian each), Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Peony Root (Shaoyao), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang), Cinnamon Bark (Rougui), Poria (Fuling), Platycodon Root (Jiegeng), Lindera Root (Wuyao, 1 qian each), Licorice Root (Gancao, 3 fen), Jujube (Zao, 1 piece).

Postpartum fatigue and fever:
Angelica Sinensis Body (Guishen, 3 qian), Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Trichosanthes Root (Huafen), Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shudi), Dogwood Root Bark (Gupi), Lindera Root (Wuyao, 2 qian each), Platycodon Root (Jiegeng), Cyperus Rhizome (Xiangfu), Ligusticum Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Minor Bupleurum Decoction (Xiao Chaihu), Schizonepeta Spike (Jingjie), Sand Cardamom (Sharen, 1 qian each), Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang), Cinnamon Bark (Rougui, 5 fen each), Licorice Root (Gancao, 3 fen), Ginger (Shengjiang, 3 slices).

Postpartum food injury to spleen/stomach (named Spleen Diarrhea):
Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Tsaoko Fruit (Caoguo), Atractylodes Rhizome (Cangzhu), Magnolia Bark (Houpo), White Peony Root (Baishao), Cornus Fruit (Shanzhu), Polyporus (Zhuling), Poria (Fuling), Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome (Baizhu), Platycodon Root (Jiegeng), Cinnamon Bark (Rougui), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang, 1 qian each), Coix Seed (Yiren), Hawthorn Fruit (Shanzha, 2 qian each), Licorice Root (Gancao, 3 fen), Immature Bitter Orange (Zhishi, 5 fen).

Ten days postpartum, continuous stasis, urgent lower abdominal pain:
Angelica Sinensis Tail (Guiwei, 2 qian), Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Ligusticum Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shudi), Peony Root (Shaoyao), Safflower (Honghua), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang), Cinnamon Bark (Rougui), Lindera Root (Wuyao), Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi), Cyperus Rhizome (Xiangfu), Sanchezia Root (Sanleng), Curcuma Rhizome (Ezhu), Tsaoko Fruit (Caoguo), Trogopterus Dung (Wulingzhi, 1 qian each), Corydalis Rhizome (Yanyhusuo, 5 fen).

Postpartum stroke with inability to speak:
Acorus Rhizome (Shichangpu), Fritillaria Bulb (Beimu, 2 qian each), Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Saposhnikovia Root (Fangfeng), Schizonepeta Spike (Jingjie), Perilla Stem (Sugeng), Kudzu Root (Gegen), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang), Cinnamon Bark (Rougui), Achyranthes Root (Niuxi), Cinnabar (Zhusha, 1 qian each), Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi), Lindera Root (Wuyao), Sand Cardamom (Sharen), Ginger (Shengjiang, 3 slices), Child's Urine (Tongbian, 1 cup). (Alternative prescription uses Cyperus Rhizome/Xiangfu).

Postpartum delirium, non-discharging stasis:
Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Angelica Sinensis Tail (Guiwei), Platycodon Root (Jiegeng), Lindera Root (Wuyao), Ligusticum Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shudi), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang), Cinnamon Bark (Rougui), Safflower (Honghua), Sanchezia Root (Sanleng), Curcuma Rhizome (Ezhu), Trogopterus Dung (Wulingzhi), Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi), Cyperus Rhizome (Xiangfu), Hawthorn Fruit (Shanzha), Tsaoko Fruit (Caoguo), Licorice Root (Gancao), Ginger (Shengjiang, 3 slices), Sand Cardamom (Sharen, 1 qian), Child's Urine (Tongbian, 1 cup).
Take hot.

Postpartum dysentery, abdominal pain and tenesmus:
Costus Root (Muxiang), Poria (Fuling), Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Cornus Fruit (Shanzhu), Coix Seed (Yiren), Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome (Baizhu), Tetrapanax Pith (Mutong), Atractylodes Rhizome (Cangzhu), Magnolia Bark (Houpo), Peony Root (Shaoyao), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang), Cinnamon Bark (Rougui), Corydalis Rhizome (Yanyhusuo), Lindera Root (Wuyao), Polyporus (Zhuling), Alisma Rhizome (Zexie), Tsaoko Fruit (Caoguo), Pinellia Tuber (Banxia), Sand Cardamom (Sharen).

Postpartum whole-body pain, difficulty turning, due to evil blood stagnating in four limbs, take this prescription:
Angelica Sinensis Tail (Guiwei), Safflower (Honghua), Red Peony Root (Chishao), Schizonepeta Spike (Jingjie), Raw Rehmannia Root (Shengdi), Ligusticum Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Saposhnikovia Root (Fangfeng), Cinnamon Bark (Rougui), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang), Achyranthes Root (Niuxi), Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Lindera Root (Wuyao), Atractylodes Rhizome (Cangzhu), Tetrapanax Pith (Mutong), Notopterygium Rhizome (Qianghuo), Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi), Cyperus Rhizome (Xiangfu), Licorice Root (Gancao).
Externally, apply hot bran packs to the whole body.

Postpartum wind-cold, cough with phlegm, tidal fever:
Dogwood Root Bark (Gupi), Trichosanthes Root (Huafen), Peucedanum Root (Qianhu), Kudzu Root (Gegen), Mulberry Bark (Sangpi), Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Platycodon Root (Jiegeng), Ophiopogon Tuber (Maidong), Apricot Kernel (Xingren), Poria (Fuling), Licorice Root (Gancao), Pinellia Tuber (Banxia), Lindera Root (Wuyao), Angelica Sinensis Body (Guishen), Ligusticum Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Saposhnikovia Root (Fangfeng), Minor Bupleurum Decoction (Xiao Chaihu), Ginger (Shengjiang, 3 slices), Juncus Effusus (Dengxin, 30 segments).

One month past due date, mass in lower abdomen, moving up and down with pain, due to qi and blood accumulation, focus on stopping pain:
Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Immature Bitter Orange (Zhiqiao), Hawthorn Fruit (Shanzha), Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi), Corydalis Rhizome (Yanyhusuo), Lindera Root (Wuyao), Angelica Sinensis Tail (Guiwei), Cinnamon Bark (Rougui), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang), Tsaoko Fruit (Caoguo), Licorice Root (Gancao), Peony Root (Shaoyao), Costus Root (Muxiang), Trogopterus Dung (Wulingzhi), Radish Seed (Luobozi, 1 qian each), Ginger (Shengjiang, 3 slices).

One month postpartum, sudden stasis flow, lower abdominal pain, purple blood clots:
Dried Ginger (Ganjiang), Cinnamon Bark (Rougui), Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi), Peony Root (Shaoyao), Immature Bitter Orange (Zhiqiao), Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Lindera Root (Wuyao), Cyperus Rhizome (Xiangfu), Platycodon Root (Jiegeng), Hawthorn Fruit (Shanzha), Corydalis Rhizome (Yanyhusuo), Angelica Sinensis Tail (Guiwei), Ligusticum Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shudi).

One month postpartum, alternating chills and fever, resembling malaria:
Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Angelica Sinensis Body (Guishen), Ligusticum Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Minor Bupleurum Decoction (Xiao Chaihu), Platycodon Root (Jiegeng), Trichosanthes Root (Huafen), Raw Rehmannia Root (Shengdi), White Peony Root (Baishao), Astragalus Root (Huangqi), Poria (Fuling), Cyperus Rhizome (Xiangfu), Notopterygium Rhizome (Qianghuo), Lindera Root (Wuyao), Hawthorn Fruit (Shanzha), Licorice Root (Gancao), Pinellia Tuber (Banxia).

Postpartum malaria:
Licorice Root (Gancao), Saposhnikovia Root (Fangfeng), Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Platycodon Root (Jiegeng), Atractylodes Rhizome (Cangzhu), Magnolia Bark (Houpo), Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shudi), Poria (Fuling), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang, small amount), Cinnamon Bark (Rougui, small amount), Trichosanthes Root (Huafen), Sand Cardamom (Sharen, 1 qian), Dark Plum (Wumei, 1 piece), Fresh Ginger (Shengjiang, 3 slices).
Jue Mie Yin: Chloranthus Spicatus Rhizome (Changshan), Areca Seed (Binglang), Tsaoko Fruit (Caoguo), Immature Bitter Orange (Zhiqiao), Green Citrus Peel (Qingpi), Atractylodes Rhizome (Cangzhu), Magnolia Bark (Houpo), Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Licorice Root (Gancao), Pinellia Tuber (Banxia), Dark Plum (Wumei, 1 piece).
Decoct with white wine and water, expose overnight, take cool at dawn.

Extreme deficiency in malaria, incessant sweating:
Angelica Sinensis Body (Guishen), Astragalus Root (Huangqi, 3 qian each), Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shudi, 2 qian), Ginseng Root (Renshen), Turtle Shell (Biejia), White Peony Root (Baishao), Atractylodes Rhizome (Cangzhu), Magnolia Bark (Houpo), Tangerine Peel (Chenpi, 1 qian each), Jujube (Zaozi, 2 pieces).

Fatigue and blood deficiency, whole-body pain:
Angelica Sinensis Body (Guishen), Ligusticum Rhizome (Chuanxiong), White Peony Root (Baishao), Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Lindera Root (Wuyao), Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shudi), Trichosanthes Root (Huafen), Bupleurum Root (Chaihu), Cyperus Rhizome (Xiangfu), Hawthorn Fruit (Shanzha), Schizonepeta Spike (Jingjie), Notopterygium Rhizome (Qianghuo), Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi), Licorice Root (Gancao), Atractylodes Rhizome (Cangzhu), Sand Cardamom (Sharen, 5 fen), Ginger (Shengjiang, 3 slices).

Deficiency consumption with jaundice and emaciation:
Angelica Sinensis Body (Guishen), Ligusticum Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Poria (Fuling), Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Trichosanthes Root (Huafen), Lindera Root (Wuyao), Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shudi), White Peony Root (Baishao), Cyperus Rhizome (Xiangfu), Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi), Hawthorn Fruit (Shanzha), Bupleurum Root (Chaihu), Atractylodes Rhizome (Cangzhu), Magnolia Bark (Houpo), Licorice Root (Gancao).

Dribbling painful urination, blockage and obstruction:
Tetrapanax Pith (Mutong), Cimicifuga Rhizome (Shengma), Lindera Root (Wuyao), Plantago Seed (Cheqianzi), Immature Bitter Orange (Zhiqiao), Peony Root (Shaoyao), Polyporus (Zhuling), Alisma Rhizome (Zexie), Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Trichosanthes Root (Huafen), Platycodon Root (Jiegeng), Areca Stem (Dafupi), Tsaoko Fruit (Caoguo), Poria (Fuling), Licorice Root (Gancao), Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi), Cyperus Rhizome (Xiangfu).

Deficiency consumption fever, cough without phlegm, unresponsive to heat-clearing and cough-stopping medicines, take Xijiao Dihuang Tang:
Rhinoceros Horn (Xijiao), Huai Raw Rehmannia Root (Huai Shengdi), Silver Bupleurum Root (Yin Chaihu), Picrorhiza Rhizome (Huhuanglian), Tangerine Peel (Juhong), Dogwood Root Bark (Gupi), Anemarrhena Rhizome (Zhimu), Trichosanthes Root (Huafen), Asparagus Tuber (Tiandong), Ophiopogon Tuber (Maidong), Licorice Root (Gancao), Scutellaria Root (Huangqin), Poria (Fuling), Angelica Sinensis Body (Guishen), Ligusticum Rhizome (Chuanxiong).

[General Discussion on Postpartum Conditions] (Formulas follow)

Within one month postpartum, if qi and blood are sufficient, diseases do not arise; if qi and blood are weak, all diseases arise, which women often suffer from. However, since evil blood exists at delivery, how can it be completely eliminated? Blood syncope causes unconsciousness, chest fullness, and lower abdominal pain. Postpartum body feels light; even with other illnesses, let them be for now. From the third day, yin and yang contend, chills and fever arrive together; treat with family secret prescriptions. Otherwise, attacks occur every 3, 5, 7, or 10 days, and medication helps little. If lochia is not exhausted, chills and fever cease. At the end of the month, chills and fever alternate, and other illnesses become problematic, unspeakable.
Fixed Formula: Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Cyperus Rhizome (Xiangfu), Angelica Sinensis Root (Danggui), Ligusticum Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Trogopterus Dung (Wulingzhi), Curcuma Rhizome (Ezhu), Sanchezia Root (Sanleng), Cinnamon Bark (Rougui), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang), Corydalis Rhizome (Yanyhusuo), Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi), Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shudi), Immature Bitter Orange (Zhiqiao), Platycodon Root (Jiegeng), Atractylodes Rhizome (Cangzhu).
Modifications: Add Perilla Leaf (Zisu) for chills/fever; Child's Urine (Tongbian) for coma/unconsciousness; Lindera Root (Wuyao) for whole-body pain; Mulberry Bark (Sangpi), Platycodon Root (Jiegeng), Apricot Kernel (Xingren) for wind-cold cough; Tetrapanax Pith (Mutong) or Tetrapanax Pith (Tongcao) for urinary obstruction.

Another Formula: Angelica Sinensis Root (Danggui), Ligusticum Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shudi), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang), Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi), Cinnamon Bark (Rougui), Hawthorn Fruit (Shanzha), Lindera Root (Wuyao), Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Licorice Root (Gancao), Platycodon Root (Jiegeng), Motherwort Herb (Yimucao), Trogopterus Dung (Wulingzhi), Achyranthes Root (Niuxi).
Add Bupleurum Root (Chaihu) for chills/fever; Trichosanthes Root (Huafen) for thirst; Tsaoko Fruit (Caoguo) for bloating; Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi) and Notopterygium Rhizome (Qianghuo) for headache; Corydalis Rhizome (Yanyhusuo) and Evodia Fruit (Wuyu) for abdominal pain; Schizonepeta Spike (Jingjie) for joint pain; Safflower (Honghua), Sanchezia Root (Sanleng), Curcuma Rhizome (Ezhu) if stasis does not discharge; Child's Urine (Tongbian) for syncope; Pinellia Tuber (Banxia) for nausea; Peucedanum Root (Qianhu) and Ophiopogon Tuber (Maidong) for cough.

Postpartum stasis pain:
Angelica Sinensis Body (Guishen, 2 qian), Trogopterus Dung (Wulingzhi), Ligusticum Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Sand Cardamom (Sharen), Cyperus Rhizome (Xiangfu), Curcuma Rhizome (Pengzhu), Cornus Fruit (Shanzhuyu), Red Peony Root (Chishao), Safflower (Honghua), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang), Lindera Root (Wuyao), Cinnamon Bark (Rougui), Moutan Cortex (Danpi), Immature Bitter Orange (Zhiqiao, 1 qian each), Licorice Root (Gancao, 3 fen).

Postpartum lochia not descending, "Child Pillow" mass pain, all qi and blood issues, umbilical and abdominal cramping pain:
Angelica Sinensis Root (Danggui), Peony Root (Shaoyao), Typha Pollen (Puhuang), Safflower (Honghua), Corydalis Rhizome (Yanyhusuo), Dragon's Blood (Xuexie), Cinnamon Heart (Guixin), Myrrh (Moyao), Dried Lacquer (Ganqi - stir-fried until smoke ceases).
Grind into powder, mix with wine, take 2 qian per dose.

Shenyingsan for Inducing Labor: Plantago Seed (Cheqianzi, 1 liang), Malva Seed (Dongkui Zi, 3 qian), Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi, 3 qian), Immature Bitter Orange (Zhiqiao, 2 qian).
Decoct in water, take anytime. If not delivered, add Achyranthes Root (Niuxi); if full term without contractions, still take; if not delivered after consecutive days, add Achyranthes Root (Niuxi, 2 qian); if pain is urgent and heavy, add Areca Stem (Dafupi, 8 fen); if wanting to deliver but no contractions due to blood deficiency, add White Peony Root (Baishao), Angelica Sinensis Tail (Guiwei), and Safflower (Honghua, 1 qian each).

Another formula for inducing labor uses Angelica Sinensis Tail (Guiwei), Ligusticum Rhizome (Chuanxiong), a ball of Ashed Hair (Fahui), and three pieces of Turtle Shell (Guijia), decoct in water at time of labor.