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Commentary states: Exhalation is governed by the Heart and Lung, while inhalation is governed by the Kidney and Liver. When respiration corresponds with the pulse, the Qi of the human body is peaceful and harmonious. Postpartum deficiency of Lung Qi results in respiratory ascent and descent failing to reach a state of comfort and smoothness. This section treats shortness of breath postpartum accompanied by stagnation and oppression in the upper diaphragm. Formula for Ginseng Decoction (Renshen Tang):

Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Ren Shen), Terminalia chebula Retz. Fruit (He Le Le) [prepared, pitted], Aucklandia Root (Mu Xiang), Schisandra Fruit (Wu Wei Zi), Tangerine Peel (Chen Ju Pi) [steeped in hot water, white pith removed], Poria (Bai Fu Ling) [black skin removed], Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome (Bai Zhu).

The above eight ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of three qian bi (approx. 3-5g), decocted in one sheng (approx. 200ml) of water until reduced to seven-tenths. Strain and take warm, at any time.

For treating emaciation and weakness postpartum with shortness of breath: Formula for Danggui Jianzhong Decoction (Danggui Jianzhong Tang):

Angelica Sinensis Radix (Dang Gui) [cut and roasted, 4 liang], Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi) [rough bark removed, 3 liang], Peony Root (Shao Yao) [6 liang], Licorice Root (Zhi Gan Cao) [roasted, 2 liang].

The above four ingredients are cut into pieces the size of hemp seeds. Each dose consists of five qian bi, decocted in one and a half sheng of water with one date-sized piece of fresh ginger (crushed) and three dates (split). Decoct until reduced to eight-tenths. Strain and take warm, three times daily. If there is severe deficiency, add a small amount of Maltose (Yi Tang) after the decoction is prepared.

For treating postpartum Lung Qi deficiency manifesting as shortness of breath and fatigue: Formula for Qianhu Decoction (Qianhu Tang):

Peucedani Radix (Qian Hu) [radicle removed), Pinellia Tuber (Ban Xia) [pounded into powder, made into cakes with fresh ginger juice, then roasted], Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome (Bai Zhu), Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Ren Shen), Licorice Root (Zhi Gan Cao) [roasted and cut], Platycodon Root (Jie Geng) [stir-fried].

The above eight ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of three qian bi, decocted in one sheng of water with three slices of fresh ginger and one split date. Decoct until reduced to seven-tenths. Strain and take warm, three times daily.

For treating postpartum shortness of breath, lack of strength, and impaired speech: Formula for Bai Zhu Decoction (Bai Zhu Tang):

Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome (Bai Zhu) [1 liang], Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Ren Shen), Apricot Kernel (Xing Ren) [steeped in hot water, skin and tips removed, stir-fried], Tangerine Peel (Chen Ju Pi) [steeped in hot water, white pith removed, roasted], Licorice Root (Zhi Gan Cao) [roasted and cut], Astragalus Root (Huang Qi) [roasted, each 0.5 liang].

The above ten ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of three qian bi, decocted in one sheng of water with three slices of fresh ginger and one split date. Decoct until reduced to seven-tenths. Strain and take warm, at any time.

For treating postpartum shortness of breath and insufficiency: Formula for Zhishi Banxia Decoction (Zhishi Banxia Tang):

Immature Bitter Orange (Zhi Shi) [pulp removed, bran-roasted), Pinellia Tuber (Ban Xia) [pounded into powder, made into cakes with fresh ginger juice, then roasted], Aucklandia Root (Mu Xiang), Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) [prepared, each 0.5 liang], Schisandra Fruit (Wu Wei Zi) [3 fen].

The above eight ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of three qian bi, decocted in one sheng of water with three slices of fresh ginger and one split date. Decoct until reduced to seven-tenths. Strain and take warm, at any time.

For treating postpartum shortness of breath with rapid and forced respiration: Formula for Dihuang Yin (Dihuang Yin):

Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shu Di Huang) [roasted], Angelica Sinensis Radix (Dang Gui) [cut and roasted], Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Ren Shen), Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome (Bai Zhu), Poria (Bai Fu Ling) [black skin removed], Lindera Root (Wu Yao) [cut into small pieces], Agarwood (Chen Xiang) [cut into small pieces].

The above ten ingredients are cut into pieces the size of hemp seeds. Each dose consists of five qian bi, decocted in one and a half sheng of water with three slices of fresh ginger and two split dates. Decoct until reduced to eight-tenths. Strain and take warm, at any time, three times daily.

For treating postpartum shortness of breath: Formula for Banxia Pills (Banxia Wan):

Pinellia Tuber (Ban Xia) [steeped in hot water, washed seven times to remove acridity, 1 liang], Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Ren Shen) [2 liang], Immature Bitter Orange (Zhi Shi) [pulp removed, bran-roasted, 0.5 liang], Terminalia chebula Retz. Fruit (He Le Le) [baked, pitted, 3 fen].

The above four ingredients are pounded and sifted into fine powder. Use natural juice of fresh ginger to cook wheat paste to form pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds. Each dose consists of twenty pills, taken down with hot water containing fresh ginger and Perilla Leaf (Zi Su Ye), at any time, three times daily.