田螺一个，捣碎入麝香一厘，茱萸一分，分末，掩在脐上，即不呕吐。若呕既止，速以
当归一两，白芍三钱，甘草一钱，枳壳、槟榔各三分，煎服二剂，再以四君子汤调理而安。
如不见效，即照痢疾门内噤口痢外治各方治之。
产后气虚而不运，血虚而不润以致大便不通，乃虚秘也。不可误用下剂，又加闭寒，宜
用润燥汤∶台党、甘草各五分，归尾、生地、火麻子（去壳捶碎）、枳壳各一钱，桃泥（即
桃
又方∶真苏子一合，火麻子三合，共擂烂，以水一盏冲。又擂取汁，用汁和米煮粥食之
，甚效。老人虚秘尤宜常用。
又方∶大麦芽炒研，每服三钱，滚开水调服。或自调粥服，自通。
产后气血虚脱，小便故多而遗也。宜也升阳调元汤合桑螵蛸散∶炙 、炙草、益智子（
去壳，炒）各钱半，升麻一钱，姜、枣引，水煎，调桑螵散服。
桑螵蛸散∶真桑螵蛸、白龙骨（煨）、牡蛎（左顾者）各等分，细研末，每用三钱，入
汤调
产后气虚，不能运化，流通津液，故使小便不通，虽通而亦短少也。勿作淋秘，轻用渗
利之药，其气益虚，病亦甚。宜加味四君子汤∶党参、白术、云苓、炙草、麦冬、车前子各
一钱，肉桂五分，姜三片，水煎，食后服。
又有恶露不来，败血停滞，小便不通，其症小腹胀满刺痛，乍寒乍热，烦闷不安，用加
味五苓散∶猪苓、白术、泽泻、茯苓、肉桂各一钱，桃仁（去皮尖）、红花各二钱，水煎，
空
One river snail (Biomphalaria glabrata), crushed and mixed with one li of Moschus (Musk) and one fen of Fructus Evodiae (Evodia Fruit), ground into fine powder, applied to the umbilicus, vomiting will cease immediately. If vomiting stops, quickly administer a decoction of Radix Angelicae Sinensis (Danggui) 1 liang, Radix Paeoniae Alba (Baishao) 3 qian, Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata (Gancao) 1 qian, Fructus Aurantii (Zhike) and Semen Arecae (Binglang) each 3 fen, taken for two doses, followed by Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) for regulation and recovery. If there is no improvement, treat according to the external therapies for Jin Kou Li (Jin Kou Dysentery) listed in the Dysentery chapter.
Postpartum constipation due to Qi deficiency failing to transport and Blood deficiency failing to moisten constitutes Xu Mi (Deficiency Constipation). Do not mistakenly use purgatives, which would add cold and obstruction; instead, use Run Zao Tang (Moisten Dryness Decoction): Tai Dangshen (Codonopsis), Gancao (Licorice) each 5 fen, Dang Gui Wei (Angelica Sinensis Tail), Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia Root), Huo Ma Zi (Hemp Seed, shell removed and crushed), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus) each 1 qian, Tao Ren Ni (Peach Kernel Paste).
Another prescription: Zhen Su Zi (Perilla Seed) 1 he, Huo Ma Zi (Hemp Seed) 3 he, pounded until mushy, mixed with one cup of water. Grind again to extract juice, mix with rice to cook porridge and eat; this is very effective. It is especially suitable for the elderly with deficiency constipation to use regularly.
Another prescription: Da Mai Ya (Sprouted Hordeum Vulgare), stir-fried and ground, take 3 qian per dose, mixed with boiling water. Or mix into porridge oneself; bowel movement will naturally become unobstructed.
Postpartum severe depletion of Qi and Blood leads to frequent urination and enuresis. Use Sheng Yang Diao Yuan Tang (Raise Yang and Regulate Origin Decoction) combined with Sang Piao Xiao San (Mantis Egg Case Powder): Zhi Huangqi (Prepared Astragalus Root), Zhi Gancao (Prepared Licorice Root), Yi Zhi Zi (Alpinia Oxyphylla Fruit, shell removed, stir-fried) each 1.5 qian, Sheng Ma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma) 1 qian, with Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) and Da Zao (Jujube) as guides, decocted in water, mixed with Sang Piao Xiao San.
Sang Piao Xiao San: Zhen Sang Piao Xiao (Mantis Egg Case), Bai Long Gu (Fossilized Bones, calcined), Mu Li (Oyster Shell, left-facing) in equal parts, finely ground into powder, take 3 qian per dose, mixed with medicinal decoction.
Postpartum Qi deficiency fails to transform and circulate body fluids, resulting in urinary retention or scanty urination even when voiding occurs. Do not mistake this for Lin Syndrome (Strangury) or Bi Syndrome (Obstruction); lightly using diuretic herbs will further deplete Qi and worsen the condition. Use Jia Wei Si Jun Zi Tang (Modified Four Gentlemen Decoction): Dang Shen (Codonopsis Root), Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome), Yun Ling (Poria), Zhi Gancao (Prepared Licorice Root), Mai Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber), Che Qian Zi (Plantago Seed) each 1 qian, Rou Gui (Cinnamon Bark) 5 fen, Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) 3 slices, decocted in water, taken after meals.
In cases where lochia does not discharge, causing stagnant blood to obstruct urination, symptoms include lower abdominal distension and stabbing pain, alternating chills and fever, restlessness and irritability. Use Jia Wei Wu Ling San (Modified Five Ingredient Powder with Poria): Zhu Ling (Polyporus), Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome), Ze Xie (Alisma Rhizome), Fu Ling (Poria), Rou Gui (Cinnamon Bark) each 1 qian, Tao Ren (Peach Kernel, skin and tip removed), Hong Hua (Carthamus Flower) each 2 qian, decocted in water, taken on an empty stomach...