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If the complexion or tongue presents a purple hue, the condition is severe; if it turns black, it is difficult to save. It is advisable to use three or four fruits of *Terminalia chebula* (Hezi), crush them, stir-fry them first, then decoct into a thick liquid and administer by force-feeding. After a short while, the woman will vomit profusely with phlegm-saliva. For severe cases, administering another dose will lead to recovery. If there is no effect, treat according to the previous Brick Feces Decoction (Fen Zhuan Fang) and other formulas mentioned.

Another formula: Take one handful of vinegar residue from sticky rice stored for two or three years at home, mix with salt, stir-fry until scorched, dissolve in one bowl of water, and drink. After a short while, if the patient vomits out phlegm-saliva stretching one or two chi long, she will recover.

Yet another formula: Burn fish swim bladder to ash, take three qian per dose, swallow with light wine, continue for two days then stop.

All wind syndromes causing tremors and shaking belong to Liver Wood. The Liver is the Sea of Blood and the master of the Chong Palace (uterus). Postpartum excessive blood loss causes sudden deficiency of Liver Qi. Internally, it cannot nourish the Spirit (Shen); externally, it cannot nourish the sinews. This leads to unconsciousness, weak breath, sweating with cold body, dizziness, sudden collapse, and twitching of hands and feet. This is internal wind generated due to Liver deficiency. Here, use Danggui Jianzhong Tang (see Postpartum Abdominal Pain), add Zhi Huangqi (Prepared Astragalus) and Tai Shen (Tai Cangshan Ginseng) each one qian, Zhi Fuzi (Prepared Aconite) five qian, with Ginger and Jujube as guides, decoct in water and take orally. Do not... [Text incomplete]

The human heart has seven apertures and three hairs. Due to postpartum weakness, stagnant blood accumulates and blocks the Heart Orifices (mental clarity is lost), hence frequent fainting. Also due to Heart Qi... [Text incomplete] ... Maidong (Ophiopogon), Guishen (Angelica Sinensis root), Shengdi (Rehmannia), Zhi Cao (Prepared Licorice), Shichangpu (Acorus) each one qian, Wuweizi (Schisandra) thirteen grains. First, split one pig heart, decoct in two zhan of water until half remains, remove the heart, add the aforementioned herbs (seven parts), and take after meals. This also effectively treats palpitations (Zhengchong).

This condition is named Chan Wei (Postpartum Atrophy). It is likely due to deficiency of Blood in the Chong and Ren vessels, causing the Heart and Spleen to lose nourishment. Thus, the Zongjin (general term for tendons connecting bones) relaxes and cannot bind the bones to facilitate joint movement, leading to weak and flaccid limbs, accompanied by phlegm and dizziness, commonly known as Chan Tan (Postpartum Paralysis). If treated with methods that clear fire and nourish yin, or break qi and blood, the Ying and Wei (Defensive and Nutritive) energies will be further damaged, resulting in lifelong disability that cannot be reversed. At the initial stage, it is suitable to use Jiawei Sijunzi Tang: Taishen (Codonopsis/Ginseng type), Danggui each three qian, Huangqi (Astragalus), Baizhu (Atractylodes) each one qian, Fuling (Poria) one qian, Banxia (Pinellia) eight fen, Chenpi (Tangerine Peel), Zhi Cao (Prepared Licorice) each five fen. Decoct in water and take on an empty stomach.

Another formula: One liang of seeds from large red wild rose flowers, decoct in wine and take. For early-stage cases, one dose leads to recovery. If the disease has persisted for a long time and both hands cannot lift, soak four liang of rose flowers, two liang of Danggui, and one liang of Honghua (Safflower) in five jin of wine (any kind). Drink appropriate amounts daily. For the most severe cases, two doses lead to complete recovery. If... [Text truncated]