论曰血为荣,凡所滋养者,皆血也,气为卫,凡所充盈者,皆气也。产后气血俱虚,冲
任不足,未满百日,失于将理,致血气愈亏,不能充养,故肌肤瘦瘁而虚羸也。
治产后虚羸瘦瘁,肌肉不泽,气血不充,或寒或热。芍药汤方
芍药 五味子(各一两) 芎 牡丹(去心) 玄参 当归(切炒) 人参 麦门冬
(去心
上一十二味,粗捣筛,每服三钱匕,水一盏,生姜三片,枣二枚擘,同煎至七分,去滓
温服,不拘时,日三。
治产后虚羸不足,脏腑虚冷,肢体疼痛,时或恶露,脐腹刺痛。当归汤方
当归(切炒一两半) 芍药 吴茱萸(汤淘去涎轻炒各二两) 麦门冬(去心焙) 甘
草(炙
(炮裂各一两半)
上一十一味,粗捣筛,每服三钱匕,水一盏,煎至七分,去滓温服,食前,日二夜一。
治产后血气衰弱,日渐虚羸,补不足。乌鸡汤方
乌雌鸡(一只除翅羽肠足以水五升煎取汁三升) 当归(切炒) 人参 甘草(炙) 桂
(去
上九味,除鸡外,粗捣筛,每服三钱匕,煮鸡汁一盏,生姜三片,枣一枚擘破,同煎至
七分,去滓温服,不拘时,日三服。
治产后虚羸,补中益血。羊肉黄 汤方
羊肉(一斤去脂膜细切以水八盏煮取肉汁五盏澄清) 白茯苓(去黑皮) 甘草(炙令
赤)
(微炙锉各
上九味,除羊肉外,粗捣筛,每服三钱匕,用肉汁一盏,生姜三片,枣一枚擘,同煎至
七分,去滓温服,不拘时。
治产后虚羸困乏,肌肉不生,血脉不荣。人参汤方
人参 芎 黄 (锉) 甘草(炙令黄) 生干地黄(焙各二两) 桂(去粗皮一两)
干
上七味,粗捣筛,每服三钱匕,用煮羊肉汁一盏,煎七分,去滓温服,不拘时。
治产后血气不调,日渐羸瘦,肢节烦疼,面无颜色。当归丸方
当归(切焙) 生干地黄(焙) 泽兰(取叶各二两) 防风(去叉) 黄 (锉) 续
断桂
上一十味,捣罗为末,炼蜜为丸,梧桐子大,每服二十丸,温酒或米饮下,不拘时。
治产后虚羸短气,不能饮食。熟干地黄汤方
熟干地黄(焙二两) 人参 五味子 白茯苓(去黑皮) 鹿角胶(碎捣炒令燥) 白
术石
(去粗皮
上一十四味,锉如麻豆,每服三钱匕,水一盏,入生姜半分切,枣二枚擘,同煎至六
分,去滓不计时候温服。
治产后体虚力乏,四肢羸瘦,不思饮食。黄 汤方
黄 熟干地黄(焙) 麦门冬(去心焙各一两) 白术 续断 人参 茯神(去木) 当
归
裂去皮脐)
上一十六味,锉如麻豆,每服三钱匕,水一盏,入生姜半分,枣三枚擘破,同煎六分
,去滓温服,不计时候。
治产后虚羸,不思饮食,多卧少起。续断汤方
续断 熟干地黄(焙各一两) 芎 防风(去叉) 人参 黄 (锉) 羌活(去芦
头)
分炙)
上一十二味,粗捣筛,每服四钱匕,水一盏,入生姜半分,枣二枚擘破,煎至六分,去
滓温服,日三。
治产后虚羸,血气不调,四肢瘦弱,面色萎黄,饮食减少,补益。泽兰丸方
泽兰 赤石脂 牛膝(去苗酒浸切焙) 人参 黄 (锉各一两) 熟干地黄(焙一两
半)
白
上一十七味,捣罗为末,炼蜜和更杵五七百下,丸如梧桐子大。每于空心食前,温粥饮
下三十丸,日三。
治产后虚羸,血气不调,颜色萎黄,四肢无力。调补气血。泽兰丸方
泽兰(叶一两) 芜荑仁(炒黄色) 石膏(火 ) 蜀椒(去目并合口者炒出汗) 白
芷干
叶) 防风(去叉) 桂(去粗皮)
黄各半两)
上一十七味,捣罗为末,炼蜜为丸,梧桐子大,每服三十丸,温酒或米饮下,不拘时服
治产后虚劳。骨节疼痛,寒热往来,精神恍惚,梦寐惊悸。芍药汤方
芍药 牡丹皮 玄参 芎 白茯苓(去黑皮) 干姜(炮) 甘草(炙) 白薇(各
二两)
上九味,粗捣筛,每服五钱匕,水二盏,煎至一盏,去滓温服、日三。
治产后虚羸,寒热,骨节疼痛,四肢无力。柴胡汤方
柴胡(去苗) 附子(炮裂去皮脐) 黄 秦艽(去苗土) 鳖甲(醋炙去裙 各一
两)
仁(去皮尖双仁
上一十三味,锉如麻豆,每服三钱匕,水一盏,入生姜五片,同煎至七分,去滓温服
,不拘时。
治产后虚羸,补虚排风散血止痛。羊肉汤方
白羊肉(切一斤) 黄 (锉) 防风(去叉锉) 桂(去粗皮锉) 当归(切焙) 芎
(各半两锉) 大枣(擘破七枚) 生姜(切三分)
上八味,先以水五升,煮羊肉取三升,澄去脂后,纳诸药,煎取一升半。去滓,食前分
温四服。如人行三五里再服。
治产后虚羸。寒热往来。补虚汤方
附子(炮裂去皮脐) 熟干地黄(焙) 当归(切焙) 肉苁蓉(酒浸切焙) 柴胡(去
苗) 黄
上一十味,锉如麻豆,每服五钱匕,水一盏半,入生姜五片,枣三枚擘,同煎至八分
,去滓温服,不拘时。
治产后诸疾愈后,虚羸无力,宜服泽兰丸补益方
泽兰叶(炒一两一分) 黄 (细锉一两半) 本(去苗土一两) 当归(锉焙一两
半)
三分) 柏子仁
两一分) 甘草(炙锉一两
上一十六味,捣研为细末,炼蜜丸如梧桐子大,空腹酒下二十丸,渐加至三十丸。日再
服。
论述说:血属于营气,凡是起到滋养作用的,都是血;气属于卫气,凡是起到充盈护卫作用的,都是气。产后气血都虚弱,冲脉和任脉(调节全身气血的重要经脉)不足,如果在未满一百天的时间里,没有得到妥善的调养护理,就会导致血气更加亏损,无法得到充养,因此出现肌肤消瘦憔悴以及身体极度虚弱的症状。
治疗产后身体虚弱消瘦、肌肉没有光泽、气血不充盈,或者伴有怕冷或发热的症状。芍药汤方:
芍药、五味子(各一两)、川芎、牡丹皮(去掉心)、玄参、当归(切片炒制)、人参、麦门冬(去掉心)。以上十二味药,粗捣筛碎,每次服用三钱匕,用水一盏,生姜三片,大枣两枚掰开,一起煎煮至七分满,去渣滓,温服,不限时间,每天三次。
治疗产后身体虚弱不足,脏腑虚寒,肢体疼痛,有时恶露不尽,脐腹部刺痛。当归汤方:
当归(切片炒制一两半)、芍药、吴茱萸(用汤洗去唾液后轻炒各二两)、麦门冬(去掉心焙干)、甘草(炙烤)、附子(炮裂各一两半)。以上十一味药,粗捣筛碎,每次服用三钱匕,用水一盏,煎煮至七分满,去渣滓温服,饭前服用,每天两次,夜间一次。
治疗产后血气衰弱,日渐身体虚弱消瘦,补充不足。乌鸡汤方:
乌雌鸡(一只,去除翅膀羽毛、肠和足,用水五升煎取汁液三升)、当归(切片炒制)、人参、甘草(炙烤)、桂枝(去掉粗皮)。以上九味药,除了鸡肉外,将其他药材粗捣筛碎,每次服用三钱匕,用煮好的鸡汁一盏,生姜三片,大枣一枚掰破,一起煎煮至七分满,去渣滓温服,不限时间,每天三次。
治疗产后身体虚弱消瘦,补益中气,增加血液。羊肉黄芪汤方:
羊肉(一斤,去掉脂膜细切,用水八盏煮取肉汁五盏并澄清)、白茯苓(去掉黑皮)、甘草(炙烤至红色)、黄芪(微炙锉碎)等九味药,除了羊肉外,将其他药材粗捣筛碎,每次服用三钱匕,用肉汁一盏,生姜三片,大枣一枚掰开,一起煎煮至七分满,去渣滓温服,不限时间。
治疗产后身体虚弱消瘦,补益中气,滋养血液。人参汤方:
人参、川芎、黄芪(锉碎)、甘草(炙烤至黄色)、生干地黄(焙干各二两)、桂枝(去掉粗皮一两)、干姜。以上七味药,粗捣筛碎,每次服用三钱匕,用煮羊肉的汁液一盏,煎煮至七分满,去渣滓温服,不限时间。
治疗产后血气不调,日渐消瘦,关节烦痛,面色无华。当归丸方:
当归(切片焙干)、生干地黄(焙干)、泽兰(取叶各二两)、防风(去掉叉枝)、黄芪(锉碎)、续断、桂枝。以上十味药,捣碎过筛成粉末,炼蜜制成丸药,如梧桐子大小,每次服用二十丸,用温酒或米饮送下,不限时间。
治疗产后身体虚弱消瘦,短气,不能饮食。熟干地黄汤方:
熟干地黄(焙干二两)、人参、五味子、白茯苓(去掉黑皮)、鹿角胶(捣碎炒至干燥)、白术、石斛(去掉粗皮)等十四味药,锉碎如麻豆大小,每次服用三钱匕,用水一盏,加入生姜半分切块,大枣两枚掰开,一起煎煮至六分满,去渣滓,不限时候温服。
治疗产后体质虚弱乏力,四肢消瘦,不想饮食。黄芪汤方:
黄芪、熟干地黄(焙干)、麦门冬(去掉心焙干各一两)、白术、续断、人参、茯神(去掉木心)、当归(裂开去皮脐)等十六味药,锉碎如麻豆大小,每次服用三钱匕,用水一盏,加入生姜半分,大枣三枚掰破,一起煎煮至六分满,去渣滓温服,不限时候。
治疗产后身体虚弱消瘦,不想饮食,多卧少起。续断汤方:
续断、熟干地黄(焙干各一两)、川芎、防风(去掉叉枝)、人参、黄芪(锉碎)、羌活(去掉芦头)、甘草(炙烤)等十二味药,粗捣筛碎,每次服用四钱匕,用水一盏,加入生姜半分,大枣两枚掰破,煎煮至六分满,去渣滓温服,每天三次。
治疗产后身体虚弱消瘦,血气不调,四肢瘦弱,面色萎黄,饮食减少,进行补益。泽兰丸方:
泽兰、赤石脂、牛膝(去掉苗,酒浸切片焙干)、人参、黄芪(锉碎各一两)、熟干地黄(焙干一两半)、白术等十七味药,捣碎过筛成粉末,炼蜜调和后反复杵捣五六百下,制成如梧桐子大小的丸药。每次在空腹饭前,用温粥饮送下三十丸,每天三次。
治疗产后身体虚弱消瘦,血气不调,面色萎黄,四肢无力。调理补益气血。泽兰丸方:
泽兰(叶一两)、芜荑仁(炒至黄色)、石膏(火煅)、蜀椒(去掉目及合口者,炒出油)、白芷、干姜、防风(去掉叉枝)、桂枝(去掉粗皮)、黄芪(各半两)等十七味药,捣碎过筛成粉末,炼蜜制成丸药,如梧桐子大小,每次服用三十丸,用温酒或米饮送下,不限时间服用。
治疗产后虚劳。骨节疼痛,忽冷忽热,精神恍惚,梦中惊悸。芍药汤方:
芍药、牡丹皮、玄参、川芎、白茯苓(去掉黑皮)、干姜(炮制)、甘草(炙烤)、白薇(各二两)。以上九味药,粗捣筛碎,每次服用五钱匕,用水二盏,煎煮至一盏,去渣滓温服,每天三次。
治疗产后身体虚弱消瘦,寒热往来,骨节疼痛,四肢无力。柴胡汤方:
柴胡(去掉苗)、附子(炮裂去皮脐)、黄芪、秦艽(去掉苗土)、鳖甲(醋炙去掉裙边)等各一两、杏仁(去皮尖双仁)等十三味药,锉碎如麻豆大小,每次服用三钱匕,用水一盏,加入生姜五片,一起煎煮至七分满,去渣滓温服,不限时间。
治疗产后身体虚弱消瘦,补虚,驱风散血止痛。羊肉汤方:
白羊肉(切一斤)、黄芪(锉碎)、防风(去掉叉枝锉碎)、桂枝(去掉粗皮锉碎)、当归(切片焙干)、川芎(各半两锉碎)、大枣(掰破七枚)、生姜(切三分)。以上八味药,先用水五升,煮羊肉取三升,澄清去掉油脂后,放入诸药,煎取一升半。去渣滓,饭前分四次温服。如果人行走三五里路后再服。
治疗产后身体虚弱消瘦。忽冷忽热。补虚汤方:
附子(炮裂去皮脐)、熟干地黄(焙干)、当归(切片焙干)、肉苁蓉(酒浸切片焙干)、柴胡(去掉苗)、黄芪等十味药,锉碎如麻豆大小,每次服用五钱匕,用水一盏半,加入生姜五片,大枣三枚掰开,一起煎煮至八分满,去渣滓温服,不限时间。
治疗产后各种疾病痊愈后,身体虚弱无力,适宜服用泽兰丸补益方:
泽兰叶(炒一两一分)、黄芪(细锉一两半)、藁本(去掉苗土一两)、当归(锉焙一两半)、柏子仁(一两一分)、甘草(炙锉一两)等十六味药,捣研成细末,炼蜜制成如梧桐子大小的丸药,空腹时酒送下二十丸,逐渐加量至三十丸。每天服用两次。
Commentary states: Blood belongs to Ying (Nutritive Qi), and whatever provides nourishment is blood; Qi belongs to Wei (Defensive Qi), and whatever provides fullness and protection is Qi. After childbirth, both Qi and Blood are deficient, and the Chong and Ren meridians (important meridians regulating overall Qi and Blood) are insufficient. If proper care and management are neglected within one hundred days postpartum, it leads to further depletion of Qi and Blood, which cannot provide adequate nourishment, resulting in emaciated skin, withered appearance, and general debility.
For treating postpartum debility and emaciation, lusterless muscles, deficiency of Qi and Blood, or alternating chills and fever. Shaoyao Decoction:
Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus) (each 1 liang), Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizome), Mudan (Moutan Cortex), Xuanshen (Scrophulariae Radix), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (sliced and stir-fried), Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Maimendong (Ophiopogonis Radix) (core removed). The above twelve ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi (approx. 9-15g), decocted with 1 sheng (approx. 200ml) of water, 3 slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), and 2 Zao (Jujubae Fructus) split open, until reduced to 7/10 volume. Strain and take warm, at any time, three times daily.
For treating postpartum insufficiency and weakness, cold deficiency of the Zang-Fu organs, limb pain, occasional retention of lochia, and stabbing pain in the umbilical and abdominal regions. Danggui Decoction:
Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (sliced and stir-fried, 1.5 liang), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix), Wuzhuyu (Evodiae Fructus) (rinsed with hot water to remove saliva and lightly stir-fried, each 2 liang), Maimendong (Ophiopogonis Radix) (core removed and baked), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (honey-fried), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) (cracked by roasting, each 1.5 liang). The above eleven ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi, decocted with 1 sheng of water until reduced to 7/10 volume. Strain and take warm, before meals, twice daily and once at night.
For treating postpartum decline of Qi and Blood, progressive debility and emaciation, to tonify insufficiency. Wuji Tang (Black-bone Hen Soup):
Wuci Ji (Female Black-bone Hen) (one, remove wings, feathers, intestines, and feet; decoct with 5 sheng of water to obtain 3 sheng of broth), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (sliced and stir-fried), Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (honey-fried), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus) (remove coarse bark). The above nine ingredients, excluding the chicken, are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi, decocted with 1 sheng of the prepared chicken broth, 3 slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), and 1 Zao (Jujubae Fructus) split open, until reduced to 7/10 volume. Strain and take warm, at any time, three times daily.
For treating postpartum debility and emaciation, tonifying the Middle Jiao and benefiting Blood. Yangrou Huangqi Tang (Mutton and Astragalus Decoction):
Yangrou (Sheep Meat) (1 jin, remove fat membrane, cut finely, decoct with 8 sheng of water to obtain 5 sheng of meat broth, clarify), Baifuling (Poria) (remove black skin), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (honey-fried until red), Huangqi (Astragali Radix) (lightly roasted and crushed). The above nine ingredients, excluding the mutton, are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi, decocted with 1 sheng of the meat broth, 3 slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), and 1 Zao (Jujubae Fructus) split open, until reduced to 7/10 volume. Strain and take warm, at any time.
For treating postpartum debility and emaciation, tonifying the Middle and nourishing Blood. Renshen Tang (Ginseng Decoction):
Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizome), Huangqi (Astragali Radix) (crushed), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (honey-fried until yellow), Shengdihuang (Rehmanniae Radix) (baked, each 2 liang), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus) (remove coarse bark, 1 liang), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma) (dried). The above seven ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi, decocted with 1 sheng of the mutton boiling liquid until reduced to 7/10 volume. Strain and take warm, at any time.
For treating postpartum disharmony of Qi and Blood, progressive emaciation, vexatious pain in joints, and lackluster complexion. Danggui Wan (Angelica Pill):
Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (sliced and baked), Shengdihuang (Rehmanniae Radix) (baked), Zelan (Lycopus Herba) (leaves taken, each 2 liang), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) (remove forked tips), Huangqi (Astragali Radix) (crushed), Xuduan (Dipsaci Radix), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus). The above ten ingredients are pounded into powder, mixed with refined honey to form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Each dose is 20 pills, taken with warm wine or rice drink, at any time.
For treating postpartum debility and emaciation, shortness of breath, and inability to eat. Shudihuang Tang (Prepared Rehmannia Decoction):
Shudihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata) (baked, 2 liang), Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus), Baifuling (Poria) (remove black skin), Luanjiaojiao (Corneus Cervi Colla) (crushed, stir-fried until dry), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Shihu (Dendrobii Caulis) (remove coarse bark). The above fourteen ingredients are crushed like hemp seeds. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi, decocted with 1 sheng of water, 0.5 fen of sliced Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), and 2 Zao (Jujubae Fructus) split open, until reduced to 6/10 volume. Strain and take warm at any time.
For treating postpartum physical weakness and fatigue, emaciated limbs, and loss of appetite. Huangqi Tang (Astragalus Decoction):
Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Shudihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata) (baked), Maimendong (Ophiopogonis Radix) (core removed and baked, each 1 liang), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Xuduan (Dipsaci Radix), Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Fushen (Poria with Hostwood) (remove wood), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (split and remove peel and navel). The above sixteen ingredients are crushed like hemp seeds. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi, decocted with 1 sheng of water, 0.5 fen of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), and 3 Zao (Jujubae Fructus) split open, until reduced to 6/10 volume. Strain and take warm at any time.
For treating postpartum debility and emaciation, loss of appetite, excessive lying down and little rising. Xuduan Tang (Dipsacus Decoction):
Xuduan (Dipsaci Radix), Shudihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata) (baked, each 1 liang), Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizome), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) (remove forked tips), Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Huangqi (Astragali Radix) (crushed), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix) (remove rhizome head), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (honey-fried). The above twelve ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 4 qianbi, decocted with 1 sheng of water, 0.5 fen of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), and 2 Zao (Jujubae Fructus) split open, until reduced to 6/10 volume. Strain and take warm, three times daily.
For treating postpartum debility and emaciation, disharmony of Qi and Blood, weak limbs, sallow complexion, reduced food intake, for tonification. Zelan Wan (Lycopus Pill):
Zelan (Lycopus Herba), Chishizhi (Halloysit Rubrum), Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix) (remove seedlings, soak in wine, slice, and bake), Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Huangqi (Astragali Radix) (crushed, each 1 liang), Shudihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata) (baked, 1.5 liang), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma). The above seventeen ingredients are pounded into powder, mixed with refined honey and pounded 500-700 times more, forming pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 30 pills with warm porridge drink on an empty stomach before meals, three times daily.
For treating postpartum debility and emaciation, disharmony of Qi and Blood, sallow complexion, and limb weakness. Regulate and tonify Qi and Blood. Zelan Wan (Lycopus Pill):
Zelan (Lycopus Herba) (leaves, 1 liang), Wuyiren (Terminaliae Chebulae Fructus) (stir-fried until yellow), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum) (calcined), Shujiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium) (remove eyes and closed ones, stir-fry until oil appears), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) (remove forked tips), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus) (remove coarse bark), Huangqi (Astragali Radix) (each half liang). The above seventeen ingredients are pounded into powder, mixed with refined honey to form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 30 pills with warm wine or rice drink, at any time.
For treating postpartum consumptive disease. Joint pain, alternating chills and fever, mental agitation, and palpitations during sleep. Shaoyao Decoction:
Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix), Mudanpi (Moutan Cortex), Xuanshen (Scrophulariae Radix), Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizome), Baifuling (Poria) (remove black skin), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma) (roasted), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (honey-fried), Baiwei (Cynanchi Atrati Radix) (each 2 liang). The above nine ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 5 qianbi, decocted with 2 sheng of water until reduced to 1 sheng. Strain and take warm, three times daily.
For treating postpartum debility and emaciation, alternating chills and fever, joint pain, and limb weakness. Chaihu Decoction:
Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix) (remove seedlings), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) (crack by roasting, remove peel and navel), Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Qinjiao (Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix) (remove seedlings and soil), Biejia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum) (vinegar-roast, remove skirt), each 1 liang, Xiren (Pruni Semen) (remove peel and pointed end, double kernel). The above thirteen ingredients are crushed like hemp seeds. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi, decocted with 1 sheng of water and 5 slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) until reduced to 7/10 volume. Strain and take warm, at any time.
For treating postpartum debility and emaciation, tonifying deficiency, dispelling wind, dissipating blood stasis, and relieving pain. Yangrou Tang (Mutton Decoction):
Baiyangrou (White Sheep Meat) (cut, 1 jin), Huangqi (Astragali Radix) (crushed), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) (remove forked tips and crush), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus) (remove coarse bark and crush), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (slice and bake), Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizome) (each half liang, crush), Dazao (Jujubae Fructus) (split open, 7 pieces), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) (cut, 3 fen). The above eight ingredients: first decoct the mutton in 5 sheng of water to obtain 3 sheng, clarify and remove fat, then add the herbs and decoct to obtain 1.5 sheng. Strain, divide into four warm doses to be taken before meals. If necessary, take again after walking for 3-5 li.
For treating postpartum debility and emaciation. Alternating chills and fever. Tonifying Deficiency Decoction:
Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) (crack by roasting, remove peel and navel), Shudihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata) (baked), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (slice and bake), Rousongrong (Cynomorphi Herba) (soak in wine, slice, and bake), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix) (remove seedlings), Huangqi (Astragali Radix). The above ten ingredients are crushed like hemp seeds. Each dose consists of 5 qianbi, decocted with 1.5 sheng of water, 5 slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), and 3 Zao (Jujubae Fructus) split open, until reduced to 8/10 volume. Strain and take warm, at any time.
For treating various diseases postpartum after recovery, where there is debility and weakness, suitable for taking Zelan Wan for tonification:
Zelan Ye (Lycopus Herba) (stir-fried, 1 liang 1 fen), Huangqi (Astragali Radix) (finely crushed, 1.5 liang), Bencao (Ligustici Rhizoma) (remove seedlings and soil, 1 liang), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (crush and bake, 1.5 liang), Baiziren (Biota Semen) (1 liang 1 fen), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (honey-fried and crushed, 1 liang). The above sixteen ingredients are pounded into fine powder, mixed with refined honey to form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 20 pills with wine on an empty stomach, gradually increasing to 30 pills. Take twice daily.