Difficulty in defecation: Powder the peach blossoms (Tao Hua, 桃花), and take one fangcun bi (a traditional Chinese unit of volume for powder) with water to relieve constipation. (From *Qianjin Fang*).
Postpartum constipation with obstruction of both urination and defecation: Use equal parts of peach blossoms (Tao Hua, 桃花), seeds of *Abelmoschus manihot* (Kui Zi, 葵子), talcum (Huashi, 滑石), and areca nut (Binglang, 槟榔). Grind them into powder. Take two qian with scallion white decoction on an empty stomach to promote bowel movement. (From *Jiyan Fang*).
Accumulation and pain in the heart and abdomen: Collect peach blossoms (Tao Hua, 桃花) on the third day of the third lunar month, dry them, and pound them into powder. Take two qianbi with water for good effect. (From Meng Shen's *Shiliao Bencao*).
Intractable malaria: Powder the peach blossoms (Tao Hua, 桃花), and take one fangcun bi with wine for good effect. (From *Meishi Fang*).