Gualou Decoction

Liver-Soothing and Qi-Regulating Decoction，*Clinical Medical Case Studies and Prescriptions*.，Chronic hepatitis of the Qi-stagnation type. Shooting pain in both flanks, distension and fullness in the liver region and epigastrium, white tongue coating, and a string-like pulse.

Decoction for Relieving Muscle Tension and Dispelling Rash，*Outline of the Treatment of Throat Sore Syndrome*.，For the early stages of measles, characterized by chills and fever, swelling and pain in the throat, difficulty swallowing, body aches, restlessness, and nausea.

Qi-Supporting and Cry-Stopping Decoction，From *Fu Qingzhu’s Gynecology*, Volume 2.，For fetal crying due to qi deficiency during pregnancy: at 7–8 months of gestation, the fetus suddenly cries in the womb, accompanied by a dull ache in the lower back.

Ghost’s Lament Decoction，From *Bo Ji*, Volume 1.，For all types of exhaustion.

Life-Preserving Decoction，From *A Thousand Family Remedies*, Volume 2.，Early stage of tetanus.

San Ying Powder，From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 182.，For children with weakness of the Liver Meridian, lax tendons and vessels, sagging of the Qi and blood, and swelling of the genitalia, which, if left untreated for a long time, may develop into a hernia.

Single-Ingredient Decoction，From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 206), citing *Formulas of the Supreme Way*.，Sudden vomiting; unable to keep porridge or liquids down; extreme weakness and exhaustion.

Pearl Dispels-Cloud Powder，From *Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicinal Preparations* (Sha Shi Formula).，For wind-heat stagnation, conjunctival inflammation, redness, swelling, and pain in the eyes, hot tears and photophobia, corneal opacities, and itchy, red, and eroded eyelids.

Raw Perch Puree，*Illustrated Treatise on Chinese Bone-Setting*, Volume 4.，For contusions and bruises.

Tongjin Pills，From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 6.，For all types of swelling and distension, as well as rheumatic beriberi that has developed into swelling.

Dampness-Conquering Pills，*Compendium of Gynecology* (Jiyin Gangmu), Volume 3.，Used for red and white vaginal discharge caused by excessive damp-heat.

Double-Tonifying Pills，From *Simple Formulas*, citing *Formulas of the Original Source* (see *Collected Medical Formulas*, Vol. 150).，All forms of deficiency and debility, the “Five Labors” and “Seven Injuries,” a sallow and dark complexion, dry lips and mouth, thirst, dim vision and tinnitus, palpitations and shortness of breath, poor appetite and mental fatigue, nightmares and anxiety, aching … Read more

Modified Lizhe Tongqi Decoction，*Zhengzhi Baojian*, Volume 10.，For external invasion by wind-cold, loss of sense of smell, and nasal congestion with discharge.

Mallard Duck Congee，Formula from *Classified Symptoms and Materia Medica*, Volume 19, citing *The Mirror of the Dietary Physician*; name found in *Compendium of Medicine*, Volume 89.，Ten types of water-related disorders. Physical weakness, bone-consuming fever, and tidal fevers.

Divine Fragrance and Sacred Atractylodes Decoction，From *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*.，Cold-damp cholera. Caused by excessive consumption of raw, cold, or greasy foods, overuse of purgative and tonifying herbs, or cold invading the Taiyin channel, resulting in damage to the yang of the spleen and kidneys, manifested as vomiting and diarrhea, fullness and distension in … Read more

Fish Tooth Powder，*A Clear Explanation of the Origins and Course of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 23.，Pediatric Fetal Wind. Wind enters the ear at birth, causing swelling and pus discharge.

Intestinal-Moistening and Heat-Clearing Decoction，From *The Classic of Dian Dian*, Volume 2.，Following the resolution of alcohol-induced diaphragmatic obstruction, the patient experiences constipation, distension upon urination, and, despite a slight increase in food intake, persists with phlegm, dry mouth, and discomfort in the chest and diaphragm.

Secret Formula: Thousand Gold Seed Pill，From *Essential Formulas for Prolonging Life*.，For deficiency syndromes, nocturnal emissions, and leukorrhea.

Gelatin and Mallow Seed Powder，From *New Compilation of Mei’s Proven Prescriptions*, Volume 4.，For transverse or obstructed labor.

Astragalus Decoction，*Jin Gui Yi*，Nourishes qi, moistens the intestines, and promotes bowel movements. Indicated for qi-deficiency-induced constipation, where stools are not hard; despite the urge to defecate, evacuation is difficult; followed by fatigue after defecation; pale complexion; mental exhaustion; and a weak pulse.

Hair-Growth Medicine，From *One Hundred Questions on Gynecology*, Volume 1.，Women and young people with sparse hair often suffer from a weak Blood Sea (Xuehai), causing the meridians to become depleted and unable to nourish and moisturize the hair. Consequently, they experience sparse hair or baldness, or their hair may appear entirely red or yellow.

Depressing-Qi-and-Harmonizing-the-Middle Decoction，*Hui Chun*, Volume 3.，Fullness and distension in the chest and diaphragm, with internal heat causing restlessness at night; lying down exacerbates the oppression.

Xiangjing Powder，From *San Yin*, Volume 12.，For anal prolapse in adults and children.

Minor Divine Pills，*The Complete Book of Madness*.，Leprosy.

Hui’er Powder，*Qian Jin*, Volume 8.，Various wind-related disorders; stomach distension and fullness; chest oppression and fever; as well as intestinal parasites and hemorrhoids.