Immediate-Effect Decoction

Pain-Relieving and Qi-Regulating Decoction，From *The Complete Book of Experience in the Treatment of Sores and Ulcers*, Volume 2.，Venom from a sky snake affecting the heart; wind-induced injury to the fingers, elbows, and back.

Curd and Ghee Decoction Pills，From *Shenshi’s Formulas*, cited in Volume 3 of *Wai Tai*.，When epidemic fever is severe and sores appear in the mouth.

Musk Antler and Dipsacus Powder，From *Ji Feng*, Volume 7.，For kidney qi deficiency and sexual dysfunction.

Malaria Pills，From *The Collection of Compassionate Guidance*, Volume 2.，For malaria.

Duhuo and Qin Jiao Decoction，*Causes, Symptoms, Pulse, and Treatment*, Volume 1.，For wind-dampness-induced low back pain in the Shao Yin meridian that radiates along the inner edge of the spine.

Raw Iron Wine，From *Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 86.，For cases where a person has been beaten and blood stasis is trapped in the joints and cannot be expelled.

Pinellia and Ginger Decoction，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 67.，For shortness of breath and abdominal distension.

Secretly Transmitted Phlegm-Resolving Decoction，*Supplement to the Omissions of the Inner Canon*, Volume 3.，Phlegm-induced syncope and stroke, with facial asymmetry, uncoordinated limbs, and loss of consciousness.

Han Jiao Pills，From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 163.，For coughing and severe shortness of breath that prevents sitting or lying down.

Warming Uterus Universal-Efficacy Pills，From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 322), citing *Formulas from the De Sheng Hall*.，For deficiency of the Chong and Ren Vessels, chronic cold in the lower jiao, pain in the umbilical region and abdomen, irregular menstruation—occurring too early or too late, with flow that is too heavy or too light, absence of … Read more

Qi-Relieving Erchen Decoction，*Huiyue*, Volume 14.，When one’s emotional desires are unfulfilled, qi becomes stagnant and blood stasis occurs, leading to amenorrhea.

Ginseng, Licorice, Angelica, Peony, and Trichosanthes Decoction，From *Si Sheng Xuan Shu*, Volume 3.，For measles affecting the Jueyin Meridian accompanied by diabetes.

Alisma Muscle-Nourishing Ointment，From *Supplement to the Treatise on Surgical Diseases*, Volume 2.，Effective for all conditions involving blood deficiency, wind-dryness, and goose-foot eczema.

Zhengqi Ginseng Paste，From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 395.，For children with spleen-stomach qi deficiency, abdominal pain due to cold in the middle burner, diarrhea, vomiting, inability to tolerate breast milk or food, nighttime crying, frequent startling during sleep, vomiting and passing roundworms, and restlessness and mental confusion due to deficiency.

Angelica Dahurica and Saposhnikovia Decoction Ointment，From *The Complete Collection of Qingnang*, Volume 1.，Promotes pus discharge and tissue regeneration.

Enhanced Sesame Seed Powder，From *Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 84.，For wind-heat urticaria with itching, possibly accompanied by a red halo, chills and fever, and both physical and mental symptoms manifesting as excess.

Supreme Thirst-Quenching Powder，Quoted from Wang’s work in Volume 28 of *New Book on the Care of Infants*.，For children with vomiting and diarrhea due to qi deficiency, resulting in depletion of body fluids, leading to malnutrition, restlessness, and unquenchable thirst; they drink water incessantly, have a swollen face and puffy feet, a distended abdomen and a … Read more

Pepper Melon Pills，*Direct Pointers*, Volume 4.，Internal symptoms of beriberi.

Perilla Seed Wine，*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 3. This is another name for “Perilla Seed Wine” from *The Holy Benefits*, Volume 95.，For wind-syndrome and phlegm-syndrome conditions.

Amber Nourishing Heart Pill，*Zhun Sheng: Categorized Formulas*, Volume 5.，Deficiency of qi and blood, resulting in inadequate nourishment of the heart and spirit; palpitations and anxiety; insomnia and forgetfulness; shortness of breath and fatigue; spontaneous sweating and dry mouth; dizziness and restlessness; and a lackluster complexion. Deficiency of heart blood, or palpitations and anxiety. Restlessness whether … Read more

Wind-Calming and Dizziness-Relieving Pill，From *The Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 1.，Due to deficiency of kidney yin, pathogenic fire surges into the brain, causing dizziness throughout the day—a sensation resembling a headache but not actually a headache.

Supreme Sage Decoction，*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 327.，For women’s blood and qi disorders, and all ailments before and after childbirth.

Plum Meat Powder，From *Formulas for the Family School*.，For malignant sores with accumulated toxins and toxic lower-body sores.

San’an Powder，*Compendium of Divine Remedies*, Volume 87.，Acute exhaustion. Heat and restlessness in the joints, hands, and feet; body aches and pains; inability to eat or drink.

Heart-Nourishing, Longevity-Promoting Pill，*Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.，Deficiency of both the heart and kidneys, disharmony of the liver and spleen, restlessness and sweating, restless sleep, ringing in the ears, nightmares and fright, muscle twitching upon waking, hearing metallic sounds in dreams, occasional seminal emission, soreness and pain in the … Read more