Four Substances Decoction for Expelling Pathogenic Factors

Li Ji Ointment，From *Li Ye*.，When primordial yang is depleted and fire fails to generate earth, cold in the stomach leads to diaphragmatic obstruction; or cold in the spleen causes loose stools, diarrhea, edema, and bloating; or deficiency-cold in kidney qi results in heavy pain in the lower back and spine,constant coldness in the abdomen, navel, … Read more

Fermented Black Soybean Decoction，Formula from *Elbow-Back* (Vol. 3); name cited in *Compendium of Mugwort Collection* (Vol. 2).，For treating mild wind-stroke with uncontrollable limbs.

Fu You Li Zhong Pills，*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Tianjin Formula).，Indicated for spleen deficiency with qi weakness, prolonged vomiting and diarrhea, a sallow and haggard complexion, emaciation, listlessness, and loss of appetite.

Scrofula Nodule Pills，From *Guangji Fang*, cited in Volume 23 of *Wai Tai*.，For scrofula and tubercles.

Autumn Kidney-Tonifying Decoction，*Shenghui*, Volume 7.，Kidney deficiency.

Modified Stomach-Clearing Powder，*Essentials for Infant Care*, Volume 1.，In children, excess fire in the spleen and stomach causes thirst, sores on the mouth and tongue, or swelling and pain of the lips and mouth, ulceration of the gums, inflammation extending to the head and face, or chills and fever, or a thickened tongue with “horse teeth,” … Read more

Eye-Washing Decoction of Acacia Branches，From *Shenghui*, Volume 32.，For eye conditions characterized by redness, swelling, and dryness; the appearance of red veins or a film on the cornea; and unceasing flow of hot tears.

Cinnamon Twig and Aconite Decoction without Cinnamon Twig, plus White Atractylodes Decoction，*Treatise on Cold Damage*.，For cases on the 8th or 9th day of cold damage, where wind and dampness combine, causing body pain and restlessness, inability to turn over in bed, no vomiting or thirst, hard stools, and free flow of urine.

Elixir of the Immortals’ Secret Treasure，From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 1.，For all cases of stroke: left-sided paralysis with right-sided weakness; dragging of the limbs; locked jaw; deviation of the mouth and eyes; slurred speech; confusion resembling intoxication; pain extending to the bone marrow; numbness and stiffness affecting the skin; persistent itching and stubborn numbness; impaired … Read more

Blood-Nourishing and Wind-Calming Decoction，From *Complete Book of Surgical Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 4.，Itchy Wind. Generalized itching throughout the body without any sores or scabies; the patient cannot stop scratching.

Perilla Decoction，From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 80.，Water retention.

Qianhu-Banxia Decoction，From *Ji Feng*, Volume 18.，Phlegm-qi lodged in the Upper Jiao, causing vomiting, aversion to food, and dizziness. Phlegm retention due to a cold, resulting in coughing and retching.

Papaya Pill，*Chuanxin Shiyong Fang*, Volume 1.，For severe pain in the feet and knees, making it impossible to walk long distances or stand for extended periods.

Qi Xia Pills，*Ji Feng*, Volume 20.，Fullness and distension in the chest and diaphragm; reduced appetite and fluid intake.

Jade Elixir，*Formulas for Saving Lives*, Volume 2.，Deficiency of the primordial qi of the spleen, lung, and kidney, combined with emotional stagnation, prevents the vital force from being stimulated. This leads to a deficiency of spirit, qi, and blood, resulting in a consumptive cough. Prolonged coughing causes hoarseness, hemoptysis, and gradual deterioration of mental clarity and … Read more

Wansheng Shenying Dan，*Rumen Shiquin*, Volume 15.，

Seven-Ingredient Decoction with Green Onion Whites，Quoted from *Xu Renze’s Formulas* in Volume 3 of *Wai Tai*.，Recurrence of Lao Syndrome following recovery from an epidemic disease presents symptoms identical to those in the early stages of typhoid fever; after recovery from typhoid fever, the balance of yin and yang shifts, and Lao Syndrome recurs as before.

Shen Su Nei Tuo Powder，Formula by Li Yufu, cited in *Danxi’s Heart Methods with Appendices*, Volume 16.，Boils and abscesses.

Yin-Nourishing and Toxin-Clearing Decoction，From *Straight Talk on Pediatrics*, Volume 1.，For mouth sores and dental caries.

Shu Zhong Yi Yuan Decoction，From *Yu’an*, Volume 5.，For qi deficiency with epigastric fullness, abdominal distension, a condition that is loose in the morning and tight in the evening, and a distended abdomen with prominent blue veins.

White Alum Powder，From *Shenghui*, Volume 73.，For women with swelling, hardness, and pain in the genital area.

Preservation and Rescue Pill，From *Nourishing the Elderly and Honoring Parents*.，Elderly people often suffer from coughs after autumn, as well as all types of chronic coughs and coughs due to overwork with phlegm congestion.

Wind-Calming Wine，From *Jie Wei Yuan Sou*, Volume 4.，Gout and various symptoms of weakness and fatigue caused by cold and dampness.

Si Wu Decoction with Scutellaria and Coptis，From *Wan’s Gynecology*, Volume 1.，Excessive menstrual flow due to heat.

Seven-Grain Golden Pill，*Collection of Life-Restoring Remedies*, Volume 1.，Wheezing.