产后气短发喘，血脱劳伤过甚，气无倚仗，呼吸止息，各违其常。气出短促而喘，言语
不相接续，是血脱气虚之至，速煎生化汤一二帖，即加人参二三钱以救急。再备醋、韭、瓶
以防晕。无疑参能助喘，不用少用以致不救。唯一切降气等药禁用。若虚不受补，闻食即吐
，胃气将绝，不治之症也。
加味生化汤∶川芎一钱，当归三钱，姜炭五分，桃仁十粒，人参三钱，茯苓一钱（汗多
勿用），炙甘草五分。汗多加黄 。渴加麦冬、五味。胃虚不食，闻药即吐，及食寒药、寒
物，呕不纳谷，用独参三四钱，生姜三片， 米一撮。
补气养荣汤∶川芎二钱，当归四钱，炙甘草、炮姜各五分，人参二钱，黄 一钱，熟地
、枣仁、山药各一钱，陈皮三分。足冷加附子三分，汗多加麻黄根一钱，浮小麦一撮，渴加
麦冬、五味。便秘加苁蓉、麻仁。
产后旬日内外，感冒风寒，咳嗽鼻塞，身重恶寒，或兼身热头痛，宜服加参宁肺汤，毋
用麻黄以发汗。或喘而胁痛，毋用小柴胡以散邪。或患火嗽有声、痰少而赤。亦毋用凉药以
清火。惟有调理气血为主。若半月干嗽有声而痰少者，可用加味四物汤治之。
加参宁肺汤∶川芎一钱，当归三钱，人参二钱，杏仁十粒，桔梗、橘红各四分，款冬一
钱，桑皮七分，半夏八分，知母一钱。如虚入痰盛，加竹油一小盏，姜汁三匙，炙草四分。
，款冬六分，水煎服。
薛立斋参苏饮∶人参三分，苏木一分，水煎。此治产的瘀血入肺，咳嗽喘急。
Postpartum shortness of breath and panting occur because excessive blood loss during childbirth leads to severe fatigue and injury. Qi loses its foundation for attachment, causing the breathing rhythm to become disordered and deviate from normal physiological states. The breath is short and rapid with panting, and speech cannot be continuous; this indicates an extreme state of Blood depletion and Qi deficiency. Immediately decoct Shenghua Tang (Life-Birth Decoction) for one to two doses, and add 2-3 qian of Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) for emergency rescue. Meanwhile, prepare vinegar, Chinese chive, and bottles to prevent fainting. Do not hesitate to use Renshen due to unfounded fears that it will exacerbate panting; failing to use it sufficiently may lead to untreatable conditions. All Qi-descending medications are strictly prohibited at this time. If the patient is too deficient to tolerate tonification, vomits upon smelling food, and the Stomach Qi is about to perish, it is a terminal condition.
Modified Shenghua Tang: Chuanxiong Rhizome (Chuanxiong) 1 qian, Angelica Sinensis Root (Danggui) 3 qian, Charred Ginger Rhizome (Jiangtan) 5 fen, Peach Kernel (Taoren) 10 grains, Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) 3 qian, Poria (Fuling) 1 qian (omit if sweating is profuse). Add Huangqi (Astragali Radix) if sweating is profuse. Add Maidong (Ophiopogonis Tuber) and Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus) if thirsty. For weak Stomach Qi, anorexia, vomiting upon smelling medicine, or vomiting after ingesting cold medicines/foods with inability to retain grain, use Dushen Tang (Single Ginseng Decoction): Renshen 3-4 qian, Fresh Ginger (Shengjiang) 3 slices, Rice (Jimi) a pinch.
Buzhi Yangrong Tang (Tonifying Qi and Nourishing Essence Decoction): Chuanxiong Rhizome (Chuanxiong) 2 qian, Angelica Sinensis Root (Danggui) 4 qian, Honey-fried Licorice Root (Zhigancao) and Charred Ginger Rhizome (Paojiang) each 5 fen, Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) 2 qian, Huangqi (Astragali Radix) 1 qian, Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shudi), Sour Jujube Seed (Zaoren), and Chinese Yam (Shanyao) each 1 qian, Tangerine Peel (Chenpi) 3 fen. Add Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) 3 fen if feet are cold; add Mahuanggen (Ephedrae Radix et Rhizoma) 1 qian and Floating Wheat (Fuxiaomai) a pinch if sweating is profuse; add Maidong (Ophiopogonis Tuber) and Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus) if thirsty. Add Congrong (Cynomorii Herba) and Haren (Semen Cannabis) for constipation.
Within ten days before or after delivery, if contracted by Wind-Cold, presenting with cough, nasal congestion, heavy body, aversion to cold, or accompanied by fever and headache, Jiashen Ningfei Tang (Ginseng-Augmented Lung-Calming Decoction) is appropriate. Do not use Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba) to induce sweating. If panting is accompanied by hypochondriac pain, do not use Xiaochaihu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction) to disperse pathogens. If suffering from Fire Cough (cough due to Yin deficiency and fire) with audible sound, scanty red sputum, do not use cold-natured medicines to clear heat. Treatment should primarily focus on regulating Qi and Blood. If dry cough with sound and scanty sputum persists for half a month, Jiawei Siwu Tang (Modified Four Substances Decoction) can be used.
Jiashen Ningfei Tang: Chuanxiong Rhizome (Chuanxiong) 1 qian, Angelica Sinensis Root (Danggui) 3 qian, Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) 2 qian, Apricot Kernel (Xingren) 10 grains, Platycodon Root (Jiegeng) and Exocarpium Citri Grandis (Juhong) each 4 fen, Farflores Flos (Kuandonghua) 1 qian, Mulberry Root Bark (Sangpiai) 7 fen, Pinellia Tuber (Banxia) 8 fen, Anemarrhenae Rhizoma (Zhimu) 1 qian. If deficient with abundant phlegm, add Bamboo Sap (Zhuyou) one small cup, Ginger Juice (Jiangzhi) three spoons, Honey-fried Licorice Root (Zhigancao) 4 fen, Farflores Flos (Kuandonghua) 6 fen. Decoct in water and take orally.
Xue Lizhai's Renshen Suxue Yin (Renshen and Suxue Drink): Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) 3 fen, Suxie (Sappan Lignum) 1 fen. Decoct in water. This formula treats cough and urgent panting caused by postpartum blood stasis entering the Lung.