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During pregnancy and postpartum, symptoms are numerous. The general principle is that during pregnancy, the primary goal is to calm the fetus (An Tai), while after childbirth, the primary goal is to promote blood circulation (Xing Xue). However, herbs for calming the fetus do not rely solely on Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix) and Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma). In cases where the constitution is robust and qi is excessive, causing fetal restlessness, it cannot be stabilized without using aromatic and acrid herbs like Xiangfu (Cyperi Rhizoma) and Sharen (Amomi Fructus) to dissipate stagnation. In cases of blood deficiency with hyperactive fire, causing frequent abdominal cramping, it cannot be stabilized without nourishing blood with Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma) and Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix). In cases of obesity with abundant phlegm, causing vomiting, retching, dizziness, and vertigo, it cannot be stabilized without resolving phlegm with Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix) and Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma). If fetal restlessness is caused by external wind-cold invasion, Guizhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction) or Xiangsu Yin (Perilla Leaf Infusion) are both suitable. These are the essential principles for calming the fetus.

If accompanied by eye diseases, the treatment methods do not deviate from these principles. For cases due to qi deficiency failing to move properly, manifesting in the right eye with nebulae, photophobia, and aversion to light, one should tonify qi and harmonize the middle jiao, such as using Sijunzi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) plus Xiangfu and Sharen. For cases of blood deficiency failing to nourish the liver wood, transforming into fire and generating wind, manifesting in the left eye with stellate nebulae and fleshy growths, one should nourish blood and clear heat, such as using Siwu Tang (Four Substances Decoction) plus Huangqin. If an eye disease is triggered by external wind-cold in a pregnant woman, one should resolve the exterior while simultaneously harmonizing blood and regulating qi; herbs such as Suzhugeng (Perillae Caulis), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus), Chuanxiong, and Danggui can all be considered.

Postpartum involves three rushes (San Chong), three urgencies (San Ji), and three prohibitions (San Jin). The three rushes refer to blood stasis rushing upward to the lungs, heart, and stomach. The three urgencies refer to vomiting, diarrhea, and profuse sweating occurring immediately after childbirth. The three prohibitions are: prohibiting Foshou San (Buddha's Hand Powder) because Chuanxiong can induce sweating; prohibiting Siwu Tang because Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix) can cause diarrhea; and prohibiting Xiaochaihu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction) because Huangqin can obstruct the discharge of lochia.

If eye diseases accompany the postpartum state due to severe deficiency of qi and blood, failing to contain essence and resulting in dilation of the pupil, urgent tonification of qi and blood to consolidate and astringe essence is required. Or, if excessive blood loss leads to liver wood losing its nourishment, resulting in misty nebulae and photophobia, nourishing blood and pacifying the liver is indicated. Cases may arise from crying and sorrow leading to trichiasis (Quanmao Daojie). Cases may also arise from pathogenic factors invading empty orifices, leading to eyelid ulceration and tearing. All these are caused by insufficiency of qi and blood; treatment should focus on protecting the liver and nourishing blood. Since the generation qi of the liver and gallbladder is very weak postpartum, and blood is depleted, careful regulation, nursing, and cultivation are necessary. Early treatment is crucial; do not wait for the root of the disease to penetrate deeply, becoming a lifelong affliction.