十全大补汤
拣人参 炒白术 白茯苓 怀熟地 当归身 正川芎 杭白芍 炙黄 上肉桂 炙甘草
生姜、红枣为引。
八珍汤
拣人参 炒白术 白茯苓 大当归 正川芎 白芍药 怀熟地
生姜、大枣为引。
加味芎归汤 治新产交骨不开。
全当归 正川芎 油发灰 败龟板（炙）
水煎热服。
周虚中曰∶阳主开而阴主阖，自然之理也。今交骨不开，阴极矣，必加肉桂以宣布阳和，庶为有济，若龟
板、发灰之纯阴，仅可为通任脉之响导耳。
脱花煎 凡生产临盆，此方最佳。并治产难，经日不下，并死胎、胞衣不下俱妙。
全当归（一钱） 正川芎（三钱） 上青桂（二钱） 淮牛膝（二钱） 净车前（一钱五分）
水煎，加酒对服。若胎死不下，及胞衣不来，并加芒硝五钱；气虚困剧者，加人参二三钱，更加附子二钱，
无不下者。此方比平胃散加芒硝，功胜百倍，其药味甘温，不伤元气故也。
补中益气汤
拣人参 炒白术 炙黄 黑升麻 北柴胡 全当归 广陈皮 炙甘草
生姜、大枣引。
当归补血汤 治产时去血过多，心内怔忡，头晕眼黑，昏沉不醒。
炙黄 （一两） 当归身（五钱） 加炒米（一两） 生姜（五片） 大枣（五枚）
水煎服。
黑神散 治产后血晕，胸腹胀痛，气粗，牙关紧闭，两手握拳，血逆之证。
上青桂 全当归 杭白芍 黑炮姜 怀熟地 大黑豆（炒，五钱）
水煎，酒对服。
生化汤 此方去旧生新。凡产后无论有病无病，能服数剂，使恶露尽去，新血速生，诚产后之要
药也。世俗每以红糖下瘀，反致损胃，戒之！
大归身（五钱） 正川芎（二钱五分） 光桃仁（二十一粒） 黑炮姜（一钱） 炙甘草（一钱）
每日一剂，水煎热服，四五剂为度。
清魂散 治产后瘀血攻心，数日神昏不醒，瘀化为脓，流出臭秽而不知者，神效。
白当归（三钱） 正川芎（二钱） 鲜泽兰（三钱） 荆芥穗（一钱） 益母草（二钱） 拣人参（一钱）
炙甘草（五分）
生姜、大枣，水煎服。
加味芎归汤 催生及产后最为稳当，功亦巨。
当归身（三两） 大川芎（五钱） 上青桂（二钱）
催生俱用此三味，水煎，对酒服，立下。预防血晕，以本方加酒炒荆芥二钱，先将此药煎好，俟胞衣以下，
随即服之，断无血晕之患。效经千百，断不误人。
八味地黄汤 产后气浮喘促，不甚虚者，以此纳气归元。至虚者不能。
怀熟地（五钱） 正怀山（四钱） 净枣皮（三钱） 白茯苓（三钱） 宣泽泻（一钱） 粉丹皮（一钱）
川附片（二钱） 上青桂（二钱）
水煎极浓，空心服。
六味回阳饮 凡真元已败，气血既亡，阴阳将脱，非此莫能挽回，诚回天赞化第一之
功。此景岳新方，知者尚少。
大熟地（五钱） 大当归（三钱） 黑炮姜（二钱） 熟附子（二钱） 青化桂（二钱） 上拣参（三五钱）
加鹿茸数钱功更捷。生姜、大枣为引，水煎温服。此方不刚不猛，能回散失之元阳，能敛乱离之阴血，济
急扶倾，无出其右者。
催生简便方
人能镇定耐痛待时，必无难产之患。或因仓皇急迫，不幸遇此，而催生之法，不可不知；又或穷乡僻壤，
医药不便，诚为困苦。故附单方于此，以备急需。
一治横生逆产，胞衣不下，并落死胎。用蓖麻子四十九粒，去壳研烂，于产妇头顶心剃去少发，以蓖麻膏
涂之。须臾，觉腹中提上，即宜除下，却急于足心涂之，自然顺生。生下即速去药，迟则恐防肠出。如胞衣不
下，贴足心即下。
一乡村僻壤无药之处，不幸遇此。即觅花椒叶、香圆叶、柚子叶、茱萸叶、生姜、生葱、紫苏，浓前汤一
盆。俟可下手，即令产妇以小凳坐盆上，浇汤淋洗其脐腹阴户，久久淋洗，气温血行，登时即产。以上诸叶，
少一二味亦不妨。
一治死胎不下及胞衣来迟，用黑豆一升炒香熟，入醋一大碗，煎至六七分，去豆取汤，分三次服之。以热手
顺摩小腹，其胞胎俱下。
又方 用冬蜜一大杯，以百沸汤调服之，立下；如胞衣来迟，再服一碗，即下。
一治产难及横生逆产，或血海干枯，以致胎死不下，惶惶无措，死在须臾，急用皮硝五钱、熟附子一钱五
分，好酒半杯、童便半杯，同煎三沸，温服立下，百发百中。
一方治产妇元气弱极，胞衣来迟者，用真青化桂三钱，当归、川芎各钱半，酒煎，热服立下。
一下死胎 用麦芽半斤，捣碎，水二大碗，煎至一碗，服之即下。
一方 天花粉酒炒四钱，上肉桂、淮牛膝 淡豆豉各三钱。
用水二碗，煎至一碗，热服即下。
熟料五积散 此方专治妇人产后外感内伤，瘀血不行，痰凝气滞，头疼身痛，恶寒发热，心腹疼痛，
寒热往来，似疟非疟，小腹胀满，伤风咳嗽，呕吐痰水，不思饮食，胸紧气急，手足搐搦，状类中风，四肢酸
疼，浑身麻痹，凡产后一切无名怪证，并皆治之。
夫产后百节俱开，气血两败。外则腠理不密，易感风寒；内则脏腑空虚，易伤饮食；稍有不慎，诸证丛生。
古书有产后以大补气血为主，杂病以末治之之戒，后世莫不遵之。惟事滋补，不知风寒未去，食饮未消，滋补
一投，反成大害。昧者犹以为药力未到，愈补愈深，死而后己。天下之通弊，莫此为甚！予昔于潭州遇师指授
此方，按法治之，往辄裕如，不敢自秘，逢人口授，并曾刊板印送，于兹四十余载，活人莫可胜纪。但虑世人
不悟，以为浅近之方，安能神应若是？故古人谓千金易得，一诀难求。予今诀破，庶狐疑顿释。方名五积者，
谓此方能去寒积、血积、气积，痰积、食积也。今产后之病怯，正犯此五积，以五积之证，投五积之方，岂非
药病相值乎！犹虑药味辛散，而以醋水拌炒，名熟料五积散，俾药性和缓，表而不发，消而不攻。方内所用
肉桂解表逐寒，白芍和荣谐卫，苍术、浓朴走阳明而散满，陈皮、半夏疏逆气以除痰，芎、归，姜、芷入血分
而祛寒湿，枳壳、桔梗宽胸膈而利咽喉，茯苓去饮宁心，甘草和中补土。大虚大怯者，加人参，微虚者可不用。
共为温中散寒之妙剂，用于产后，无往非宜。
五积散 本方原有人参，因世人不敢轻用，故方中未载。
香白芷（一钱，不炒） 上青桂（一钱，不炒） 川浓朴（一钱） 正川芎（一钱） 芽桔梗（一钱）
陈枳壳 白云苓 炒苍术 杭白芍 法半夏 黑炮姜
炙甘草 广陈皮（以上各一钱） 全当归（二钱） 虚加人参（一钱）
上药味皆宜秤过，除白芷、肉桂在外不炒，余药合为一剂。用好醋小半杯，净水一杯，与醋和匀，将药润
湿，入锅内炒至黄色为度，取起摊地上，去火毒，候冷，入白芷、肉桂在内。生姜三片，红枣三枚，净水
二碗，煎至一碗，热服。此方至平稳，见效之后，根据而服之，不拘剂数，以愈为度，惟产后大汗泄泻，或虚脱
之证，忌之。盖此方但能去病，不能补虚，虚证有方在前，并宜参考。
产后简便方
产时母肠先出，然后见生，产后其肠不收，甚为危迫。用醋半杯，新汲水半杯调匀， 产妇面，每 一缩，
三收尽。真良法也。
又方 以蓖麻子四十九粒，去壳研烂，涂产妇头顶心，肠即收入，急去药，以温水洗净，倘其肠干燥
难收，用磨刀水温润其肠，再以雄磁石煎汤服之，其肠自收。
产妇及平居，偶因用力太过努伤，致子肠不收。用艾丸绿豆大，灸头顶心百会穴三五壮，即收。
又方 以盐汤洗净，后用五灵脂烧烟于桶内，令患者坐桶上，熏之自上。
又方 用清油五斤炼熟，以盆盛之，候温凉，令产妇坐油盆内，约一顿饭久；仍以皂角为细末，微以
一厘吹入鼻中，令作嚏，立止。
产后玉门肿痛 用蛇床子三两煎汤，频洗即愈。又以葱白和乳香捣成膏，贴肿上效。
产后乳汁不通 用天花粉炒黄为细末，每用二钱，以红饭豆煎浓汤调服，每日服二次，其乳流溢。
产妇气血太虚无乳者，用
全当归（三钱） 正川芎（二钱） 穿山甲（炙） 王不留行（各一钱五分） 川木通（五分）
猪蹄一只煮药，以猪蹄烂为度，去药，服汤并蹄，立通。
产后阳气虚寒，玉门不闭，用。
石硫黄 海螵硝 北五味各等分。
共为末，掺患处，日三易。
产后玉门不闭，阴户突出。
石硫黄（三钱） 菟丝子 吴茱萸（各二钱） 蛇床子（一钱五分）
水一大碗，煎至半碗，频洗自收。
产后擦破膀胱，不能小便而淋沥。
黄丝绢（一尺，剪碎） 牡丹皮 鲜白芨（各一钱）
将丹皮、白芨研为末，同黄绢用水一碗，煮至绢烂，空心服之。服时不可作声，作声则不效。
Shiquan Dabu Tang (Complete Ten Tonifying Decoction)
Select Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix), Chao Bai Zhu (Fried Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Bai Fu Ling (White Poria), Huai Shu Di (Prepared Rehmanniae Radix prepared with wine), Dang Gui Shen (Dong Quin Root Body), Zheng Chuan Xiong (Sichuan Lovage Rhizome), Hang Bai Shao (Zhejiang White Peony Root), Zhi Huang Qi (Honey-fried Astragali Radix), Shang Rou Gui (Cinnamon Twig), Zhi Gan Cao (Honey-fried Licorice Root).
Use Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) and Da Zao (Jujube) as guides.
Bazhen Tang (Eight-Treasure Decoction)
Select Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix), Chao Bai Zhu (Fried Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Bai Fu Ling (White Poria), Da Dang Gui (Large Dong Quin), Zheng Chuan Xiong (Sichuan Lovage Rhizome), Bai Shao Yao (White Peony Root), Huai Shu Di (Prepared Rehmanniae Radix prepared with wine).
Use Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) and Da Zao (Jujube) as guides.
Jiawei Xiong Gui Tang (Modified Ligusticum and Angelica Decoction) Treats open failure of the Jiao Gu (pubic symphysis) immediately after childbirth.
Quan Dang Gui (Whole Dong Quin), Zheng Chuan Xiong (Sichuan Lovage Rhizome), You Fa Hui (Carbonized Human Hair), Bai Gui Ban (Tortoise Plastron, roasted).
Decoct in water, take hot.
Zhou Xuzhong said: Yang governs opening and Yin governs closing, this is the natural principle. Now, if the Jiao Gu does not open, it indicates extreme Yin. One must add Rou Gui (Cinnamon Bark) to disseminate Yang harmony, otherwise it will be effective; Gui Ban (Tortoise Plastron) and Fa Hui (Carbonized Human Hair) are purely Yin substances and can only serve as guides for unblocking the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel).
Tuohua Jian (Decoction for Expelling the Fetus) For childbirth at term, this formula is best. It also treats difficult labor, fetus remaining for days, dead fetus, and retained placenta, all excellently.
Quan Dang Gui (1 qian), Zheng Chuan Xiong (3 qian), Shang Qing Gui (Green Cinnamon Twig), Huai Niu Xi (Achyranthes Bidentata Root), Jing Che Qian (Plantago Seed).
Decoct in water, mix with wine before taking. If the fetus is dead and not expelled, or the placenta does not come, add Mang Xiao (Mirabilite) 5 qian; for severe Qi deficiency, add Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix) 2-3 qian, and Fu Zi (Aconite Lateral Root) 2 qian more. There will be no case that does not succeed. This formula is hundreds of times more effective than Pingwei San plus Mang Xiao because its medicinal properties are sweet and warm, not damaging the Yuan Qi (Original Qi).
Buzhong Yiqi Tang (Decoction for Supplementing the Middle and Augmenting the Qi)
Select Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix), Chao Bai Zhu (Fried Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Zhi Huang Qi (Honey-fried Astragali Radix), Hei Sheng Ma (Black Cimicifugae Rhizome), Bei Chai Hu (Bupleurum Root), Quan Dang Gui (Whole Dong Quin), Guang Chen Pi (Citrus Reticulata Peel), Zhi Gan Cao (Honey-fried Licorice Root).
Use Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) and Da Zao (Jujube) as guides.
Danggui Buxue Tang (Angelica and Astragalus Decoction for Replenishing Blood) Treats excessive blood loss during childbirth, palpitations, dizziness, blacking out of eyes, lethargy, and unconsciousness.
Zhi Huang Qi (1 liang), Dang Gui Shen (Dong Quin Root Body) (5 qian), add Chao Mi (Fried Rice) (1 liang), Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) (5 slices), Da Zao (Jujube) (5 pieces).
Decoct in water and take.
Heishen San (Black Divine Powder) Treats postpartum blood syncope, chest and abdominal distension and pain, coarse breathing, lockjaw, clenched fists, which are signs of rebellious Blood.
Shang Qing Gui (Green Cinnamon Twig), Quan Dang Gui (Whole Dong Quin), Hang Bai Shao (Zhejiang White Peony Root), Hei Pao Jiang (Charred Ginger), Huai Shu Di (Prepared Rehmanniae Radix prepared with wine), Dahei Dou (Large Black Soybean, fried) (5 qian).
Decoct in water, mix with wine before taking.
Shenghua Tang (Decoction for Generating the New) This formula removes the old and generates the new. For any postpartum condition, whether sick or healthy, taking a few doses ensures the expulsion of lochia and rapid generation of new blood. It is indeed an essential medicine for postpartum care. The secular world often uses Hong Tang (Brown Sugar) to expel stasis, but this damages the Stomach Qi; beware!
Da Guishen (Large Dong Quin Root Body) (5 qian), Zheng Chuan Xiong (Sichuan Lovage Rhizome) (2.5 qian), Guang Tao Ren (Peach Kernel) (21 grains), Hei Pao Jiang (Charred Ginger) (1 qian), Zhi Gan Cao (Honey-fried Licorice Root) (1 qian).
One dose daily, decoct in water and take hot. Four to five doses are sufficient.
Qinghun San (Clear Soul Powder) Treats postpartum Blood stasis attacking the Heart, causing several days of coma, where stasis turns into pus, flowing out with a foul odor without the patient's knowledge. It is miraculous.
Bai Dang Gui (White Dong Quin) (3 qian), Zheng Chuan Xiong (Sichuan Lovage Rhizome) (2 qian), Xian Ze Lan (Fresh Lycopodium Herb) (3 qian), Jingjie Sui (Schizonepeta Spike) (1 qian), Yimucao (Motherwort Herb) (2 qian), Select Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix) (1 qian), Zhi Gan Cao (Honey-fried Licorice Root) (0.5 qian).
With Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) and Da Zao (Jujube), decoct in water and take.
Jiawei Xiong Gui Tang (Modified Ligusticum and Angelica Decoction) Most reliable for inducing labor and postpartum care, with great efficacy.
Dang Gui Shen (Dong Quin Root Body) (3 liang), Da Chuan Xiong (Large Sichuan Lovage Rhizome) (5 qian), Shang Qing Gui (Green Cinnamon Twig) (2 qian).
For inducing labor, use these three ingredients, decoct in water, mix with wine, and take. The birth will follow immediately. To prevent blood syncope, add Jiu Chao Jingjie (Wine-fried Schizonepeta) 2 qian to this formula. Decoct this medicine first, and take it immediately after the placenta is expelled. There will absolutely be no risk of blood syncope. Verified thousands of times, never misleading people.
Bawei Dihuang Tang (Eight-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill Decoction) For postpartum floating Qi and panting, in cases not severely deficient, use this to guide Qi back to its source. It cannot be used for extreme deficiency.
Huai Shu Di (Prepared Rehmanniae Radix prepared with wine) (5 qian), Zheng Huai Shan (Chinese Yam) (4 qian), Jing Zao Pi (Cornus Fruit) (3 qian), Bai Fu Ling (White Poria) (3 qian), Xuan Ze Xie (Alisma Rhizome) (1 qian), Fen Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex) (1 qian), Chuan Fu Pian (Prepared Aconite Slice) (2 qian), Shang Qing Gui (Green Cinnamon Twig) (2 qian).
Decoct until very concentrated, take on an empty stomach.
Liuhui Yangyin Yin (Six-Ingredient Return-Yang Drink) When True Yuan (Original Essence) is exhausted, Qi and Blood are depleted, and Yin and Yang are about to collapse, only this formula can reverse the situation. It truly possesses the first merit of reversing heaven and assisting transformation. This is a new formula by Zhang Jingyue, known by few.
Da Shu Di (Large Prepared Rehmanniae Radix) (5 qian), Da Dang Gui (Large Dong Quin) (3 qian), Hei Pao Jiang (Charred Ginger) (2 qian), Shu Fu Zi (Prepared Aconite Lateral Root) (2 qian), Qing Hua Gui (Green Refined Cinnamon) (2 qian), Select Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix) (3-5 qian).
Adding Lu Rong (Deer Antler Velvet) a few qian makes the effect faster. Use Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) and Da Zao (Jujube) as guides, decoct in water and take warm. This formula is neither harsh nor fierce; it can restore scattered Yuan Yang (Original Yang) and gather chaotic Yin Blood. In saving emergencies and supporting collapse, nothing surpasses it.
Simple Formulas for Inducing Labor
If one can remain calm, endure pain, and wait for the right time, there will surely be no difficulty in childbirth. Or if due to panic and urgency, one unfortunately encounters this, the methods for inducing labor must be known; or if in remote areas where medical supplies are inconvenient, it is indeed distressing. Therefore, simple formulas are attached here for emergency use.
One for transverse or breech presentation, retained placenta, and passing of a dead fetus. Use 49 Castor Seeds (Bi Ma Zi), remove shells, grind into a paste. Shave a small amount of hair from the top of the mother's head (Baihui area), apply the castor paste. After a while, when a lifting sensation is felt in the abdomen, remove it immediately. Then, urgently apply it to the soles of the feet. Natural delivery will follow. Remove the medicine quickly after birth; delay may cause prolapse of the intestines. If the placenta does not come, applying it to the soles of the feet will cause it to pass.
In remote villages without medicine, if this unfortunate situation occurs, find Sichuan Pepper Leaves (Hua Jiao Ye), Citron Leaves (Xiang Yuan Ye), Pomelo Leaves (You Zi Ye), Cornus Leaves (Zhu Yu Ye), Fresh Ginger (Sheng Jiang), Green Onion (Sheng Cong), Perilla Leaves (Zi Su). Boil a basin of strong decoction. When ready, have the mother sit on a small stool over the basin, pour the liquid to wash the umbilicus, abdomen, and vulva. Wash for a long time; warmth promotes Qi and Blood flow, and delivery occurs instantly. Missing one or two of these leaves is acceptable.
For dead fetus retention and delayed placenta, use 1 sheng of Black Soybeans (Hei Dou), stir-fry until fragrant. Add 1 large bowl of Vinegar (Cu), boil until reduced to 60-70%. Remove beans, take the decoction in three doses. Massage the lower abdomen gently with warm hands. The fetus and placenta will descend.
Another method: Take 1 large cup of Winter Honey (Dong Mi), mix with boiling water and take. Delivery follows immediately. If the placenta is delayed, take another bowl, and it will pass.
For difficult labor, transverse/breech presentation, or dry Blood Sea leading to dead fetus retention, causing panic and imminent death, urgently use 5 qian of Pi Xiao (Niter), 1.5 qian of Shu Fu Zi (Prepared Aconite), half a cup of good Wine, half a cup of Tong Bian (Child's Urine). Boil together three times, take warm. Delivery follows. Hundred percent effective.
For mothers with extremely weak Yuan Qi and delayed placenta, use 3 qian of Zhen Qing Hua Gui (True Green Refined Cinnamon), Dang Gui (Dong Quin) and Chuan Xiong (Lovage Rhizome) 1.5 qian each. Decoct in wine, take hot. Delivery follows.
To expel a dead fetus: Use 0.5 jin of Mai Ya (Sprouted Barley), crush, decoct in 2 large bowls of water until reduced to 1 bowl. Take, and it passes.
Another formula: Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthes Root) wine-fried 4 qian, Shang Rou Gui (Cinnamon Twig), Huai Niu Xi (Achyranthes Root), Dan Dou Chi (Fermented Soybean) each 3 qian.
Decoct in 2 bowls of water until reduced to 1 bowl. Take hot, and it passes.
Shuliao Wuji San (Cooked Five Accumulations Powder) This formula specifically treats postpartum external contraction and internal injury, stagnant Blood, phlegm stagnation and Qi constraint, headache and body pain, aversion to cold and fever, heart and abdominal pain, alternating chills and fever, malaria-like symptoms, lower abdominal fullness, wind-cold cough, vomiting of phlegm-water, loss of appetite, chest tightness and shortness of breath, convulsions of hands and feet resembling stroke, soreness and pain of limbs, whole-body numbness. It treats all unknown strange syndromes after childbirth.
After childbirth, all joints are open, and both Qi and Blood are defeated. Externally, the Cou Li (pores/interstices) are not dense, making one susceptible to Wind-Cold; internally, the Zang-Fu organs are empty, making one susceptible to dietary injury. Slight negligence leads to various syndromes. Ancient texts warn that postpartum treatment should focus primarily on tonifying Qi and Blood, treating miscellaneous diseases secondarily. Later generations followed this. Only knowing tonification, unaware that if Wind-Cold has not dispersed and food has not digested, tonification causes great harm. Ignorant people think the medicinal power hasn't reached yet, tonifying deeper and deeper until death. This is the most common flaw in the world! I previously received instruction on this formula from my master in Tanzhou. Following the method, it always worked smoothly. I dare not keep it secret, teaching it orally and printing it for distribution. For over forty years, the number of lives saved is incalculable. But fearing people do not understand, thinking it is a shallow and simple formula, how could it be so miraculous? Thus ancients said: "A thousand gold is easy to get, one secret is hard to seek." I now reveal the secret, dispelling doubts. Named "Five Accumulations" because this formula removes Cold Accumulation, Blood Accumulation, Qi Accumulation, Phlegm Accumulation, and Food Accumulation. Postpartum weakness exactly violates these five accumulations. Treating five accumulation syndromes with the Five Accumulations formula is indeed matching medicine to disease! Still fearing the pungent and dispersing nature of the herbs, they are stir-fried with vinegar-water, named Shuliao Wuji San (Cooked Five Accumulations Powder), making the medicinal nature mild, releasing the exterior without excessive sweating, resolving accumulation without attacking too harshly. In the formula, Rou Gui (Cinnamon Twig) releases the exterior and drives out cold; Bai Shao (White Peony Root) harmonizes Ying (Nutritive) and Wei (Defensive); Cang Zhu (Atractylodes Rhizome) and Hou Po (Magnolia Bark) move through the Yangming channel to dissipate fullness; Chen Pi (Citrus Peel) and Ban Xia (Pinellia Tuber) regulate rebellious Qi to eliminate phlegm; Chuan Xiong (Lovage Rhizome), Dang Gui (Dong Quin), Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), and Bai Zhi (Angelica Dahurica Root) enter the Blood level to dispel cold-dampness; Zhi Ke (Aurantium Fruit) and Jie Geng (Platycodon Root) widen the chest and diaphragm and benefit the throat; Fu Ling (Poria) eliminates fluid retention and calms the Heart; Gan Cao (Licorice Root) harmonizes the middle and tonifies Earth. For severe deficiency and timidity, add Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix); for slight deficiency, it may be omitted. Together, they form a wonderful agent for warming the middle and dispersing cold, suitable for postpartum use in all cases.
Wuji San (Five Accumulations Powder) This original formula contains Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix), but because people dare not use it lightly, it is not listed in the prescription.
Xiang Bai Zhi (Fragrant Angelica Dahurica Root) (1 qian, not fried), Shang Qing Gui (Green Cinnamon Twig) (1 qian, not fried), Chuan Hou Po (Sichuan Magnolia Bark) (1 qian), Zheng Chuan Xiong (Sichuan Lovage Rhizome) (1 qian), Ya Jie Geng (Sprouted Platycodon Root) (1 qian), Chen Zhi Ke (Aged Aurantium Fruit), Bai Yun Ling (White Poria), Chao Cang Zhu (Fried Atractylodes Rhizome), Hang Bai Shao (Zhejiang White Peony Root), Fa Ban Xia (Processed Pinellia Tuber), Hei Pao Jiang (Charred Ginger), Zhi Gan Cao (Honey-fried Licorice Root), Guang Chen Pi (Citrus Peel) (all 1 qian), Quan Dang Gui (Whole Dong Quin) (2 qian), add Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix) for deficiency (1 qian).
Weigh all herbs. Except for Bai Zhi (Angelica Dahurica Root) and Rou Gui (Cinnamon Twig) which are not fried, combine the rest as one dose. Mix half a small cup of good Vinegar with one cup of clean Water. Moisten the herbs with this mixture. Stir-fry in a pot until yellow. Remove, spread on the ground to dissipate fire toxicity, cool down, then add Bai Zhi (Angelica Dahurica Root) and Rou Gui (Cinnamon Twig). Add Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) (3 slices) and Da Zao (Jujube) (3 pieces). Decoct in 2 bowls of water until reduced to 1 bowl. Take hot. This formula is very stable. After seeing effects, continue taking it according to the pattern, regardless of the number of doses, until cured. Contraindicated in postpartum cases with profuse sweating, diarrhea, or collapse. This formula only removes disease, it does not tonify deficiency. For deficiency syndromes, refer to previous formulas.
Simple Postpartum Formulas
During childbirth, if the uterus prolapses first, then the baby is born, and after birth the uterus does not retract, it is very critical. Mix half a cup of Vinegar with half a cup of fresh well water. Apply to the mother's face. Every time she contracts, retract three times. Truly a good method.
Another method: Grind 49 Castor Seeds (Bi Ma Zi) into a paste after removing shells. Apply to the top of the mother's head. The uterus will retract. Remove the medicine urgently, wash with warm water. If the uterus is dry and hard to retract, moisten it with water used for sharpening knives, then drink a decoction of Xiong Ci Shi (Male Magnetite). The uterus will retract naturally.
Mothers, even in daily life, occasionally strain too much, injuring the Zi Chang (uterine ligaments), causing uterine prolapse. Use Ai Wan (Moxa cones) the size of mung beans, moxibustion on Baihui (GV20) acupoint on the top of the head, 3-5 sessions. It will retract.
Another method: Clean with salt water. Then burn Wu Ling Zhi (Trogopterus Dung) in a bucket, let smoke rise. Have the patient sit on the bucket, fumigating from above.
Another method: Refine 5 jin of Clear Oil (Sesame Oil). Place in a basin. Wait until warm-cool. Have the mother sit in the oil basin for about the time it takes to eat a meal. Then, make fine powder of Zao Jiao (Gleditsia Sinensis Fruit), blow a tiny amount (1 li) into the nose to induce sneezing. It stops immediately.
Postpartum Yumen (vaginal opening) swelling and pain: Decoct 3 liang of She Chuang Zi (Cnidium Fruit) in water, wash frequently. It heals. Also, mix Cong Bai (Scallion White) and Ru Xiang (Frankincense) into a paste, apply to the swelling. Effective.
Postpartum milk obstruction: Fry Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthes Root) until yellow, grind into fine powder. Take 2 qian each time, mixed with strong decoction of Hong Fan Dou (Red Adzuki Bean). Take twice daily. Milk flows.
For mothers with extreme Qi and Blood deficiency having no milk:
Quan Dang Gui (Whole Dong Quin) (3 qian), Zheng Chuan Xiong (Sichuan Lovage Rhizome) (2 qian), Chuan Shan Jia (Pangolin Scale, roasted), Wang Bu Liu Xing (Vaccaria Seed) (each 1.5 qian), Chuan Mu Tong (Akebia Stem) (0.5 qian).
Decoct with one pig trotter. Cook until the trotter is soft. Remove herbs, drink the soup and eat the trotter. Flow starts immediately.
Postpartum Yang Qi deficiency and cold, Yumen (vaginal opening) does not close:
Shi Liu Huang (Native Sulfur), Hai Piao Xiao (Cuttlefish Bone), Bei Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Berry) in equal parts.
Grind into powder, apply to the affected area. Change three times daily.
Postpartum Yumen (vaginal opening) does not close, Yin Hu (vulva) protrudes.
Shi Liu Huang (Native Sulfur) (3 qian), Tu Si Zi (Cuscuta Seed), Wu Zhu Yu (Evodia Fruit) (each 2 qian), She Chuang Zi (Cnidium Fruit) (1.5 qian).
Decoct in 1 large bowl of water until reduced to half a bowl. Wash frequently. It retracts naturally.
Postpartum bladder abrasion, inability to urinate except for dribbling.
Huang Si Juan (Yellow Silk Fabric) (1 chi, cut into pieces), Mu Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex), Xian Bai Ji (Fresh Bletilla Rhizome) (each 1 qian).
Grind Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex) and Bai Ji (Bletilla Rhizome) into powder. Boil with Huang Si Juan (Yellow Silk Fabric) in 1 bowl of water until the fabric dissolves. Take on an empty stomach. Do not make noise while taking; if you make noise, it will be ineffective.