Decoction for Regulating the Two Qi

Jiangxue Powder，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 122.，For heat accumulating in the throat, accompanied by swelling of the cheeks that does not subside, and a sensation of fullness and restlessness in the chest and diaphragm.

Decoction of Dried Tangerine Peel for Relieving Asthma，From *Yilin*, cited in *Yitong*, Volume 44.，Phlegm-induced wheezing.

Two Winter, Two Mother Decoction，From *Comprehensive Treatise on Measles* (Vol. 5).，For children whose measles have subsided for 4–5 days but who continue to cough persistently.

Modified Wu Zhu Yu Decoction，From *Effective Formulas for Women*, Volume 1, citing a formula by the Zhang family.，Weakness of the Chong and Ren Vessels, irregular menstrual cycles (occurring too early or too late), unstoppable metrorrhagia or menorrhagia, red or white vaginal discharge, and sharp pain in the lower abdomen. During menstruation, patients may experience dizziness, … Read more

Angelica and Rehmannia Decoction，*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.，Indicated for kidney deficiency and symptoms such as pain in the lower back and knees.

Harmonizing Qi and Regulating the Middle Decoction，*Shenghui*, Volume 9.，For the fourth day of shanghan, when the Taiyang channel is initially affected, to be taken after vomiting following administration of Hengshan Powder.

He Shou Xiang，*Collection of Good Friends*, Volume 5.，For scabies.

Cold-Dispelling and Pain-Relieving Pill，*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicinal Formulations* (Yuxian Formula).，Cold pain in the epigastric region, qi stagnation and discomfort, abdominal pain due to food stagnation, abdominal pain from overeating, heartburn and a sensation of fullness, internal injury from consuming raw or cold foods, penetrating cold pain, and bloating associated with malaria.

Liver-Regulating and Fire-Nourishing Decoction，*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.，Decline of Mingmen fire, with cold pathogens lingering there, causing Liver Wood to overpower Earth. Abdominal pain throughout the day; relief upon pressure; pain intensifies after drinking cold liquids.

Patch for Numbness in the Feet，*Complete Book of Experiential Treatments for Sores and Ulcers*, Volume 5.，Numbness in the feet.

Powdered Sand Cake，From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 72.，For lumps and masses.

Chuanwutou Powder，From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 248.，For inguinal hernia with abdominal and lower back pain, cold extremities, and body aches—cases that cannot be treated by acupuncture, moxibustion, or other medications.

Purple Gold Bandage，From *Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 4.，For swollen, toxic sores and malignant ulcers.

Syphilis Incense Stick，*A Study of Thirteen Formulas in Surgery*.，Syphilis.

Hawthorn-Qu-Atractylodes Pills，Formula from *Danxi’s Heart Method*, Volume 2; name cited in *The Treasure Mirror of Eastern Medicine: Chapter on the Inner Landscape*, Volume 4.，For spleen-related diarrhea. Elderly individuals who are overindulged in care, causing their spleen to be damaged by excessive food and drink, often suffer from frequent diarrhea.

Great Mass-Dissolving Pills，From *Compilation of Medical Manuscripts*, Volume 9.，Heat-induced epigastric fullness, restlessness, thirst, and dark urine.

Cinnamon-Musk Powder，From *Secrets of the Medicine Chest*.，For all types of wandering abscesses.

Soybean and White Mulberry Bark Decoction，Formula from *Wai Tai* (Vol. 19), citing *Cui’s Formulas*; name found in *Pu Ji Fang* (Vol. 244).，Generalized swelling due to beriberi.

Qi-Regulating Powder，From *Concise Medical Compendium*, Volume 7.，Weakness of the zang-fu organs, disharmony of qi and blood; or, when combined with external pathogens, resulting in the formation of masses and pain that radiates up and down.

Zhongming Powder，*Treasury of Health* (Volume 10).，For all cases where wind-heat toxins rise to the eyes, causing sudden redness, swelling, and pain; or the formation of opacities, stasis, and flesh growths; or a sensation of dryness and aversion to light; or redness and erosion of both eyelids.

Yang-Supporting Decoction，From *Essentials of the Collection of Formulas Based on Causes and Symptoms*, Volume 2.，Externally affected by yin-type summer heat, with internal stagnation that fails to resolve; the patient experiences thirst, prefers warmth over cold, and sweats profusely—as if rained upon—but only on the upper half of the body.

Heart-Calming Ointment，Formula by Zhang Huan, cited in Volume 12 of *New Book on the Care of Infants*.，For childhood convulsions and epilepsy accompanied by fever.

Ginseng, Astragalus, Poria, Cinnamon, and Dried Ginger Decoction，From *The Source of the Hearts of the Four Sages*, Volume 9.，Boils and abscesses. For cases of yin excess with internal cold, or where the pus is clear and fever is mild.

Enhanced Stomach-Regulating Decoction，From *Guide to Autumn Malaria*, Volume 1.，Alternating chills and fever that do not resolve after taking a heat-clearing decoction, leading to a smoldering fever; or afternoon tidal fevers; or mild restlessness with frequent urination; abdominal distension and constipation—all these symptoms are caused by a real pattern in the Yangming Stomach.

Ash from Tangled Hair Pills，Formula from *Shenghui*, Volume 56; name cited in *Puji Fang*, Volume 237.，For various types of “corpse-ghost” afflictions and sudden onset of heart pain.