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It is advisable to use Shenghua Tang (Decoction for Generating New Blood) with added Qiaofen (Forsythiae Fructus, 连翘) and Huafen (Trichosanthis Radix, 花粉), each one qian, and Gancao Jie (Scutellariae Radix et Rhizoma processed with honey? No, Gancao Jie refers to the joint of Glycyrrhiza uralensis, often used for clearing heat and detoxifying, here kept as Gancao Jie), eight fen. If there is nausea and restlessness in the epigastrium, use Diluxiang (Olibanum Resin, 滴乳香), one qian, and Ludoufen (Vigna radiata Seed Powder, 绿豆粉), five qian, mixed and taken orally. It is strictly forbidden to use Baidu San (Powder for Defeating Toxins) or formulas containing Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, 大黄).

In cases of severe blood deficiency, it is advisable to take Shenghua Tang with added Pingtong (Urtica dioica var. gracilis, 浮萍). In cases of numbness due to blood collapse and metrorrhagia, it is advisable to take the tonifying formulas recorded in this volume.

It is advisable to use Shenghua Tang with added Jingjie (Schizonepetae Herba, 荆芥). It is strictly forbidden to use Xixin San (Powder for Washing the Heart) or formulas containing Qin (Scutellariae Radix, 黄芩), Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma, 黄连), Zhi (Gardeniae Fructus, 栀子), and Bo (Phellodendri Cortex, 黄柏).

It is advisable to use Shenghua Tang, reducing the amount of Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma, 川芎), and using Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, 当归), two qian (tail removed), Jingjie (Schizonepetae Herba, 荆芥), eight fen, and Xijiao Mo (Rhinocerotis Cornu Powder, 犀角末), eight fen. One must be cautious not to use cooling formulas containing Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix, 生地黄) and Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex, 黄柏).

It is advisable to use Shenghua Tang with added Tianma (Gastrodiae Rhizoma, 天麻), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix, 羌活), and Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, 防风), using Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, 生姜) as a guide.

It is advisable to take Shenghua Tang (Decoction for Generating New Blood) and Shengmai San (Pulse-Generating Powder).

Shenghua Tang (Decoction for Generating New Blood): When pregnancy reaches seven months, purchase in advance according to the prescription: Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuanxiong, 川芎), two liang; Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui, 当归), five liang; Prunus persica seed powder (Taoren, 桃仁), five qian; Honey-fried Licorice Root (Zhigancao, 炙甘草), five qian; Dried Ginger (Ganjiang, 干姜), five qian. Process and prepare these in advance. Once the amniotic sac ruptures, quickly decoct one dose. After the baby is born, administer immediately. Whether it is a normal delivery or a miscarriage, it is suitable to take two doses to eliminate blood stasis and generate new blood. Each dose consists of: Chuanxiong, three qian; Danggui, eight qian; Gancao, five fen; Ganjiang, four fen; Taoren, ten grains (skin and tip removed, stir-fried). Add two cups of water, decoct until reduced to 70%, add six or seven spoons of wine, and take slightly warm. Reserve the dregs for the next dose. Combine the dregs from both doses and decoct together for a total of three times. This should be done before eating within one shichen (two hours). Continue to take frequently so that lower jiao blood stasis dissolves quickly, new blood grows rapidly, and fainting is avoided. Moreover, if the postpartum woman takes an extra dose, her spirit will gradually improve; do not dislike the frequency of medication. If taking one dose per day as in ordinary conditions, how can it reverse the qi and blood that are about to perish? For those who were constitutionally weak before pregnancy and encounter critical symptoms leading to miscarriage, do not limit the number of doses; continue taking until the disease recedes. For postpartum women with severe labor exhaustion, bloody discharge, and pale complexion, add three to four qian of Renshen (Ginseng Radix, 人参) to the formula and administer frequently without worry. If there is excessive sweating and shortness of breath, also add three to four qian of Renshen to Shenghua Tang, ensuring no stagnation of blood stasis.