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| Chinese Formula | Actions | Indications | Symptoms related to postpartum constipation |
| Wu Ren Wan Five-Seed Pill |
Moistens the Intestines; Laxative; Lubricates the Intestines. | Constipation (elderly people); Postpartum constipation. | |
| Run Chang Wan (1/2) Moisten the Intestines Pill; Linum and Rhubarb Pill |
Laxative; Moistens the Intestines; Nourishes Yin and Blood. | Constipation due to desiccated intestines, a common condition among the elderly and debilitated. It is also frequently seen after childbirth when the loss of blood injures the Yin and depletes the Fluids. | Chronic constipation (elderly people); Postpartum constipation; Brittle nails; Dizziness; Dry mouth; Dry nails; Dull complexion; Lustreless skin; Palpitations; Unquenchable thirst; Pale, dry tongue; Fine pulse (Xi). |
| Ma Zi Ren Wan Hemp Seed Pill; Apricot Seed and Linum Pill |
Moistens the Intestines; Drains Heat; Laxative; Moves Qi. | Constipation due to Heat-induced Dryness in the Stomach and Intestines. Chronic constipation (hard stools, difficult defecation). | Hemorrhoid; Postoperative constipation; Postpartum constipation; Frequent urination; Tongue with dry-yellow coating; Floating-Choppy pulse (Fu Se); Deep-Rapid pulse (Chen Shu). |