E-shi Root Porridge

Ginseng and Light Bone Powder，*Jufang*, Volume 2 (with additions of renowned formulas from various schools by Wu Zhige).，For seasonal cold-induced fever characterized by headache, high fever, stiffness in the neck and back, aching joints, aversion to cold and wind, fatigue in the limbs, irregular bowel movements, red and scanty urine, vomiting, and thirst; or for … Read more

Double-Resolving Decoction for Clearing the Heart，From *Yi Chun Sheng Yi*, Volume 4.，Cold pathogens invade upward, causing a conflict between yin and yang, resulting in heart qi rebelling and causing pain.

Lead Dan，*San Yin*, Volume 17.，Difficult labor with fetal malpresentation.

Stomach-Regulating Powder，From *Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 22.，Dysentery.

Decoction of Twenty-Four Ingredients to Regulate Qi，From *Collected Effective Formulas*, cited in Volume 3 of *Formulas of the Imperial Bureau* (*Newly Added Secret Formulas from Various Imperial Bureaus*).，For various conditions of qi stagnation and obstruction, distension of the chest and diaphragm, bitter taste in the mouth and dry throat, vomiting and poor appetite, and wandering, … Read more

Xianglian Duoxia Pills，From *Yonglei Lingfang*, Volume 21, citing *Guanjian Daquan Liangfang*.，For bloody and white dysentery.

Seven-Process Solid Fat Pills，From *New Compilation of Proven Prescriptions*, Volume 11.，Deficiency of Mingmen fire, deficiency of the lower jiao, deafness and blurred vision, lower back pain and weak legs, cold kidneys with seminal leakage, impotence and inability to achieve erection, excessive urination, pain in tendons and bones, aversion to cold in the abdomen, weakness of … Read more

Bi-Xie Qing-Qing Powder，From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 9.，Deficiency of True Essence, cold and deficiency in the lower jiao, cloudy white urine, frequent and uncontrolled urination, urine surface resembling oil with an unstable luster, sediment at the bottom of the urine resembling paste, or frequent urination even if the urine is not cloudy white.

Sancai Pills，From *The Complete Record of Medicine*, Volume 333, citing *Comprehensive Examination of the Body’s Meridians*.，

Asafoetida Pills，From *Chen’s Secrets of Pediatrics*.，For malaria.

Perilla Seed Qi-Descending Pills，From *National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicinal Formulations* (Nanjing Formula).，For qi reversal with phlegm congestion, coughing and wheezing, and chest and diaphragm obstruction.

Decoction of Pinellia with Large Pieces，From *Effective Remedies*, Volume 6.，Water retention. Dampness invades the spleen, impairing its ability to control fluids; fluid accumulates in the stomach and intestines and overflows to the skin, causing gurgling sounds, palpitations, and shortness of breath.

Binlian Decoction，From *Yu’an*, Volume 4.，For cases of long-standing parasitic infestation causing abdominal distension.

Qianghuo Shengma Decoction，*Yi Tong*, Volume 25.，An epidemic fever prevalent during the warm summer months.

Instant-Effect Aquilaria Powder，From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 9.，For all kinds of malignant toxins, back abscesses, and boils—whether already ruptured or not yet ulcerated.

Stomach-Poria-Five-Bark Decoction，*Elucidations on Pediatrics*, Volume 3.，Pediatric edema.

Coptis and Areca Nut Powder，*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 299.，Alopecia.

Remedy for Scabies，From *San Yin*, Volume 15.，For sores, ulcers, and scabies.

Stalactite Wine，*Qianjin* (Thousand Gold), Volume 7.，For wind-induced deficiency and debility, pain and cold numbness in the legs, emaciation, weakness, and inability to walk.

Yege Snake-Bite Ointment，From *Wai Tai*, Volume 29, citing *Zhou Hou Fang*.，Wounds from metal projectiles.

Stone Lotus Seed Powder，From *Yi Tong*, Volume 83.，For lockjaw dysentery.

Polygala Wine，*San Yin*, Volume 14.，For all types of abscesses and boils on the back, carbuncles, and malignant sores that are rapidly enlarging.

Trifoliate Orange Peel Wine，Formula from *Elbow-Back Prescriptions* (Vol. 3); name cited in *Effective Remedies* (Vol. 13).，For stroke with body rigidity, inability to bend or stretch, and recurrent episodes.

Bi-Xie Pills，From *Shenghui*, Volume 98.，For all cases of qi-related exhaustion, as well as the “Five Sluggishnesses” and “Six Urgencies.”

Pinellia and Cardamom Powder，*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 199.，For malaria caused by mountain miasma and all other forms of malaria.