Cauterizing Formula

Castor Oil Ointment，*Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 14.，For fluttering and twitching of the elbow; or swelling, coldness, and numbness in the arm caused by sleeping on damp ground after drinking alcohol, or pre-existing cold-dampness; and all types of abscesses and swellings.

Angelica and Astragalus Decoction，*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.，Deficient fire rising to the head and eyes, with heat throughout the body, chest, and back.

Pu Huang and Carp Powder，*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 311.，For injuries from falls or collisions involving carriages or horses, including fractures; and for confusion and dizziness caused by stagnant blood surging to the heart.

Fu-Chuan Powder，Formula from *Ben Shi* (Vol. 2); name cited in *Pu Ji Fang* (Vol. 44).，For headaches.

Bu Zhong Xiong Wei Decoction，From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 15.，For wind-deficiency with alternating chills and fever; exhaustion and damage to the Chong and Ren meridians; irregular menstruation; sudden heavy bleeding or spontaneous uterine bleeding; heaviness in the lower back with abdominal cramping; and persistent, dripping urination; as well as excessive postpartum blood loss, weakness and … Read more

Eight-Treasure Antiseptic Powder，From *Secret Transmission of the Blue Sack*.，For abscesses and carbuncles in the early stages, characterized by swelling, pain, slight redness, and a flushed face.

Miraculous Worm-Eradicating Pill，From *Fu Qingzhu’s Gynecology and Andrology*.，Intestinal worm-induced distension. Pain in the lower abdomen; mild swelling of the limbs; a red complexion with white spots, resembling the appearance of a face eaten by insects.

Divine Formula for Strengthening Teeth，From *Collection of Good Friends*, Volume 3.，Toothache and tooth mobility.

Tian Di Wan，From *Ji Sheng Xu Fang*, cited in *Yi Fang Lei Ju*, Volume 150.，Deficiency of yin in the heart and kidneys, manifested as restlessness and a preference for cold, dry mouth and throat, and mental confusion; hemoptysis, hematemesis, and epistaxis. Deficiency of heart blood leading to dryness, yellowish-red urine, or the development of sores … Read more

Honeysuckle Wine，From *Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 3.，Blow on the mixture until it forms a lump.

Back-of-the-Hand Decoction，From *Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 4.，Boils on the back of the hand.

Fish Glue Decoction，Recipe from *Comprehensive Treatise on the Treatment of Ulcers*, Volume 24; name cited in *The Great Treasure of Health*, Volume 2.，Fish Mouth.

Formula for Expelling Parasites，*Shenghui* (Volume 24).，For severe wind syndrome, characterized by sores all over the body, intestinal worms, partial loss of eyebrows and sideburns, and a voice on the verge of breaking.

Ginseng and White Atractylodes Paste，*Secrets of Infant Care*, Volume 3.，For weakness of the spleen and stomach, emaciation and frailty of the body, and conditions on the verge of developing into malnutrition syndrome.

Xuanche Dan，From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 8.，Hematuria.

Qingshuang Powder，*Secret Formulas for Immediate Relief from the Blue Sack*, Volume 1.，Effective for all throat disorders, sores of the mouth and tongue, as well as neck and throat swelling caused by wind-heat and epidemic toxins.

Formula for Clearing the Upper Burner, Relieving Pain, and Clearing Eye Opacity，From *Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.，Eye disorders caused by wind pathogens or blood stasis. Red threads in the white of the eye, blurred vision—especially severe in the left eye—and occasional swelling of the eyelids.

Pinellia and Bamboo Shavings Decoction，From *An Introduction to Obstetrics*, Volume 4.，Postpartum vomiting.

Gypsum and Chuanxiong Decoction，*Yunqi Zi Baoming Ji*, Volume Lower.，For persistent headaches following typhoid fever or febrile illnesses.

Stomach-Clearing and Phlegm-Resolving Decoction，Formula from *Danxi’s Heart Method*, Volume 3; name cited in *Xingyuan Shengchun*, Volume 4.，Belching; fire and phlegm in the stomach. Phlegm and fluid retention in the stomach have accumulated to form a sour syndrome.

Xiexin Pills，From *Bi Hua Yi Jing*, Volume 2.，Heart fire.

White Castor Bean Ointment，Quoted from *Fan Wang’s Formulas* in Volume 26 of *Wai Tai*.，For pinworms.

Four Ling and Five Bark Decoction，From *Dongyi Baojian: Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 6, citing *Bianyi*.，Edema.

Jade Elixir Decoction，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 66.，Coughing, shortness of breath, and labored breathing with interrupted breaths.

Dipsacus Hemostatic Decoction，From *Qianjin Yi*, Volume 18.，In cases of recent bleeding, defecation precedes the bleeding.