Hongqian Pill

Asparagus Root Lung-Clearing Decoction，From *Discrimination of Internal and External Injuries*, Middle Volume.，Weakness of the spleen and stomach, shortness of breath and weak breathing, lack of vitality, epistaxis, and hematemesis. Qi deficiency due to overwork, and cough caused by excessive internal heat.

Immortal Wine，*Resolving the Source of the Origin*, Volume 4.，For gout, generalized stiffness and swelling, and hemiplegia; also treats extensive skin ulcers and conditions caused by cold and dampness.

Peony and Astragalus Powder，From *Guide to Formulas*, cited in *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 107.，Exhaustion-induced wind.

Decoction for Calming the Mind and Resolving Phlegm，From *Medical Lamp of Transmission*, Volume 1.，For sudden onset of evil influence, with clenched jaws, unconsciousness, a blue-black complexion on the head and face, and goosebumps on the skin.

Alum and Silkworm Cocoon Powder，*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 6.，For chronic, eroding sores that appear on the body and joints after smallpox, with persistent discharge of pus and fluid.

Longevity and Vitality-Preserving Pill，*Dongyi Baojian: Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 4.，

Cypress Decoction Pills，*Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 398.，For childhood convulsions and wasting disease, characterized by fever, red cheeks, dry and brittle hair, dry skin, restlessness, bloating, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Left Dragon Pills，From *The Collection for Preserving Life*, Volume Middle.，Tetanus.

Pig Gallbladder with Alum，*New Compilation of Mei’s Proven Prescriptions*, Volume 1.，For isolated laryngeal tumors, laryngeal tinea, laryngeal abscesses with swelling and pain, and inability to swallow—where the patient’s life hangs by a thread.

Xi Fen Decoction，From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 3.，Due to the disruptive influence of Liver Wood and Wind-Fire, the Qi of the spleen and stomach cannot rise properly, resulting in eye pain as if pricked by a needle, excessive eye discharge at the inner corners, photophobia and aversion to sunlight, swelling of both eyelids, … Read more

Bamboo Shavings with Vinegar，*Essentials for Those Unfamiliar with Medicine*, Volume 2.，Bleeding Gums.

Gardenia Seed Pills，*Jisheng*, Volume 5.，Rosacea. Redness of the nose due to lung heat.

Powdered Licorice Ointment，From *Songya Zunsheng*, Volume 13.，For a suspended abscess that has already formed and cannot be resolved.

Cinnamon Twig, Moutan Bark, and Peach Kernel Decoction，*Source of the Hearts of the Four Sages*, Volume 10.，Stagnation and obstruction of menstrual blood.

Bai Ji and Realgar Powder，From *Dongtian Aozi*, Volume 10.，For infants suffering from weeping skin sores due to the mother’s excessive consumption of pungent and heating foods during pregnancy.

Pill for Relieving Gastric Reflux and Regulating Qi，From *Selected Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing*.，Indications: Qi reversal with chest fullness, esophageal stricture, dysphagia, regurgitation, and vomiting in the evening after breakfast.

Jade Dew Lung-Nourishing Pills，*Selected Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas from Beijing*.，For lung qi deficiency with heat, manifested as coughing, phlegm, and wheezing; symptoms flare up in spring and autumn; and a persistent cough that will not subside.

Rescue-the-Righteous Decoction，From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 8.，Excessive weeping leading to illness, followed by malaria; deficiency of both yin and yang, with severe fatigue and exhaustion.

Stele-Inscription Pill，*National Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas* (Jilin Formula).，Pain in the epigastric region caused by excessive alcohol or indigestion.

Agarwood and Soft-Shelled Turtle Carapace Pill，From *The New Book on the Care of Infants*, Volume 20, citing a formula by Zhang Huan.，Tides of fever and night sweats.

Elsholtzia and Pueraria Decoction，From *Collected Explanations of Medical Formulas*.，For coughs caused by wind-cold during the hot summer months.

Tudu Zi Qi-Tonifying Pills，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 54.，Chronic Sanjiao disorder on the verge of developing into edema, with persistent abdominal distension and difficulty urinating.

Bitter Wine White Pills，Quoted from *Fan Wang’s Formulas* in Volume 25 of *Wai Tai*.，For bloody and white dysentery where the bowels are already loose, with dozens of bowel movements per day.

Decoction for Tonifying Deficiency and Restoring Vital Energy，*De Xiao* (Effective Formulas), Volume 8.，For anxiety, worry, and excessive mental strain; erratic mood swings; loss of appetite due to overwork; or irregular diet leading to muscle wasting; deficiency of the Nutritive and Defensive Qi; invasion by external pathogens entering the meridians; resulting in headache, dizziness, and confusion; … Read more

Chinese Yam and Egg Yolk Porridge，*Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 1.，For chronic diarrhea with loose stools and lack of bowel control.