Chuanxiong-Gardenia Decoction

Decoction for Expelling Impurities and Relieving Distension，From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 5.，Parasitic Ascites, Hematic Ascites. Parasites are entangled within the blood; the complexion is pale yellow with red spots or red streaks; there is isolated abdominal distension and fullness; abdominal pain occurs before eating but subsides after eating; there is no swelling in … Read more

Angelica and Spiraea Decoction，*Insights into Medicine*, Volume 5.，For postpartum abdominal pain caused by blood stasis that is resistant to pressure.

Fragrant Fermented Soybean Wine，From *Cui’s Formulas*, cited in Volume 18 of *Wai Tai*.，For beriberi affecting the heart; also treats malaria-induced beriberi and mental restlessness.

Modified Stomach-Harmonizing Decoction，From *Essentials of Gynecology*, Volume 3.，For postpartum cases where excessive consumption of hot and toxic foods is followed by the ingestion of raw or cold foods, resulting in an imbalance between hot and cold and leading to dysentery characterized by tenesmus and a sensation of incomplete evacuation.

Yang-Tonifying and Qi-Nourishing Pills，From *Essentials of Obstetrics and Gynecology*, Volume 1.，

Lian-Ge Jie-Ting Decoction，From *Guanju Fangyao Bu* (Supplement to Essential Formulas), Volume 2, citing *Zhengzhi Dahuan*.，Alcohol-induced stagnation, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

Mulberry, Danpi, Goji, and Chrysanthemum Decoction，From *Gu’s Medical Pathways*, Volume 4.，Dizziness during pregnancy, known as “pregnancy vertigo,” results from rising liver fire and internal wind disturbance, leading to dizziness and a sensation of impending fainting.

Saussurea and Cardamom Pills，*Formulas for Saving Lives*, Volume 5.，In cases of chronic weakness of the spleen and stomach with deficiency-cold of the central qi, cold phlegm and cold liquids become stagnant in the chest, leading to fullness and discomfort, a queasy sensation with the urge to vomit, acid regurgitation, bloating, belching of putrid odors, and … Read more

Qinpi Eye-Washing Formula，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 104.，Wind-toxin affecting the eyes, causing redness, pain, and heat due to deficiency.

Scrophularia and Rehmannia Decoction，From *Compendium of Mumps Disorders*, Volume 3.，Measles accompanied by fever, with menstruation occurring irregularly.

Eclipta and Bletilla Ointment，*A Concise Guide to Traditional Chinese Dermatology*.，For scalds and burns.

Qi-Induced Dysentery Pills，*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.，For chronic, persistent dysentery.

Angelica Decoction Pills，From *Yi Tong*, Volume 73.，Frequent urination at night.

Chuanxiong San，From *Shenghui*, Volume 3.，Liver wind, twitching of tendons and vessels, pain in the back and shoulders.

Qi-Regulating Xin-Ti Powder，*Complete Book of Experience in the Treatment of Sores and Ulcers*, Volume 7.，Nasal hemorrhoids.

Miraculous Ointment for Hot Boils，From *Comprehensive Treatise on the Treatment of Ulcers*, Volume 30.，For boils.

He Shou Wu Decoction No. 1，*Clinical Medical Case Studies and Prescriptions*.，Hair loss, yellowing of the hair, and gradual shedding; alopecia areata.

Heart-Nourishing and Dryness-Moistening Decoction，From *Yichun Shengyi*, Volume 2.，For autumn dryness, where the heart is affected by dry heat, causing thirst and restlessness.

White Fresh Bark Tincture，*A Concise Handbook of Traditional Chinese Dermatology*.，Seborrheic dermatitis.

Xunxing Decoction，From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 7.，Caused by the toxin of summer heat and dampness, heat accumulates in the bladder and qi fails to transform; fluids and food are expelled in a torrent, with 70–80 bowel movements in a day and night. The stool is thick and sticky, mixed with pus and blood; … Read more

Twenty-Four Ingredient Universal Elixir Pills，From *Bo Ji*, Volume 4.，For various pre- and postpartum disorders in women, as well as the 36 types of cold-blooded wind disorders and similar ailments.

Snail Ash Powder，*Shenghui*, Volume 86.，For acute malnutrition sores in children that have not responded to repeated medical treatment.

Divine Response Universal Relief Pill，From *Chunjiao Ji*, Volume 3.，Epidemic plague characterized by purplish-black spots and a purplish-black tongue and lips; rashes accompanied by a swollen throat and fever; typhoid fever with fever, aversion to cold, headache, and absence of sweat; “big-head plague”; malaria; dysentery and watery diarrhea with abdominal pain; and pregnant women with fever … Read more

White Poria Pill，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 77.，For persistent dysentery with frequent episodes day and night.

Huainan Pills，From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 237.，For various types of “du” syndromes in women and children, including chest oppression, mental confusion, headache, and vomiting.