Essential Decoction

Kidney Heat Decoction，Formula from *Qianjin* (Vol. 6); name cited in *Yifang Kao* (Vol. 5).，For kidney heat presenting with stiffness and spasmodic pain in the back, pus and blood discharge from the ears, or a lump blocking the ear canal resulting in inability to hear others’ voices.

Frankincense and Golden Thread Ointment，From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 313.，For all types of sores and swellings.

Tingli-Poria Pill，The formula is from *Wai Tai* (Vol. 20), citing *Jiuji Fang*; it is also listed in the renowned *Puji Fang* (Vol. 192).，For water retention with abdominal distension and hardness.

Spleen-Cleansing Decoction，*Special Teachings on Ophthalmology*.，Swelling and redness of the abdomen with pain.

Star and Cinnabar Pills，*Direct Pointers on Pediatrics*, Volume 2.，

Coptis Tonifying Decoction，*Qian Jin*, Volume 18.，Deficiency-cold of the large intestine, with greenish-white dysentery and successive rumbling sounds in the intestines.

Cinnamon and Aconite Wind-Dispelling Decoction，*Yonglei Qianfang*, Volume 11.，For stroke with drooling, locked jaw, and loss of consciousness.

Aconite Root Yang-Restoring Powder，From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 27.，For cold-toxin typhoid fever characterized by a pale face, the “Four Reversals” syndrome, and pain in the umbilical region and abdomen, with the body feeling as cold as ice; also treats all sudden and severe cold-induced conditions.

Tianfu Powder，*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 367.，For all types of wind-related disorders in children.

Mulberry and Hemp Decoction，*Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 108.，

Formula for Dispelling Masses，Formula from *Wai Tai*, Volume 12, citing *Ji Yan Fang*; name found in *Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 173.，For chronic abdominal masses and sudden-onset abdominal masses. For long-standing, intractable masses and tumors that have gradually led to emaciation and weakness.

Qingpi Pills，From *The Universal Remedies* (Vol. 23), citing *The Family Treasure of Health*.，For spleen qi deficiency, fatigue in the limbs, a sallow and waxy complexion, and reduced appetite.

Decoction for Inducing Labor Like a Sage，*Song Family Gynecology*.，For a pregnant woman nearing delivery whose labor pains are still infrequent; if labor has not progressed after 2–3 days, or if the mother is exhausted and weak, and the birth canal is dry and constricted, leading to a difficult delivery; or in cases where the fetus … Read more

Red Ginseng Decoction，*A Concise Compendium of Traditional Chinese Dermatology*.，Psoriasis.

Wind-Dispelling Powder，*Six Books on Medical Essentials*, Volume 30.，For postpartum wind-induced mutism with a floating and涩 pulse.

Ruan Family Peach Blossom Decoction，Quoted from *Cui’s Formulas* in Volume 2 of *Wai Tai*.，Following an episode of cold damage, there is an unceasing discharge of red and white mucus.

The Extraordinary Golden Rabbit Pill，*Complete Book of Childbirth Rescue*，For women experiencing difficult labor or retained placenta.

Stone Stem Powder，*Three Causes*, Volume 18.，In women, blood stagnation at the uterine orifice may manifest as masses in the abdomen or flanks, accompanied by distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen, with swelling and tension resembling a stone-filled sac—commonly known as “blood gu.”

Si Xian Dan，From *Rumen Shiquin*, Volume 15.，For various wind-related disorders.

Duhuo Zi Decoction，From *Qian Jin*, Volume 3.，For stroke-induced dizziness, aversion to wind and spontaneous sweating, vomiting of cold water, various postpartum ailments, heat rash associated with stroke, spasms, stiffness of the back, locked jaw with a fixed gaze, and restlessness with fever.

Blood-Nourishing Pills，From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 15.，Menstrual obstruction accompanied by pain in the abdomen and flanks; or the formation of hard masses, sallow complexion, hair loss, intermittent chills and fever, and emaciation.

Divine-Combination Gold Pills，From *The Secret Transmission of the Blue Sack*, citing *Guide to Clinical Practice*.，For all childhood illnesses.

Lei’s Method for Promoting Penetration and Clearing the Membranes，*Treatise on Epidemic Diseases*，Dispels and drains dampness and turbidity from the membrane-origin.

Enhanced Stomach-Harmonizing and Spasm-Relieving Decoction，Formula by Guan Youbo, cited in *A Thousand Family Remedies*, Volume 1.，Epigastric pain, choking, belching, acid regurgitation, nausea, and vomiting (cardiac spasm) caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis, phlegm-blood congealing, and disharmony between the liver and stomach.

Zhongru Powder，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 121.，Black or yellow teeth.