Lord Taicang’s Plague-Repelling Pill

Zhiming Dan，From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 3.，Due to stagnation of the Shaoyang Gallbladder Qi, combined with an invasion by wind-pathogen, the fire cannot disperse; this results in sudden swelling and pain in both ears, with clear fluid flowing from them. Over time, this transforms into pus and blood; the patient experiences chills and … Read more

Sanxian Decoction，From *The Collection of Immortal Prescriptions*, Volume 1, citing *Formulas from the Sea*.，For pain in the tendons and bones, whether due to rheumatism or syphilis.

Alternative Formula: Astragalus Pills，From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 8.，Wind from the kidneys ascends to the head and eyes, causing facial swelling; constant ringing in both ears, or a sensation as if wind and rain were rushing through; itching and pain in the feet and knees, leading to sores breaking open; a dull ache in the … Read more

Mung Bean Green Ointment，*Collected Clinical Experiences of Zhao Bingnan*.，Chronic hypertrophic skin diseases, psoriasis in the stationary phase, neurodermatitis, cutaneous amyloidosis (lichen planus), etc.

Mercury and Leech Oil，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 101.，

Paper Mulberry Leaf Powder，*Compendium of Divine Remedies*, Volume 58.，For diabetes that has persisted for a long time without resolution.

White Fresh Bark Tincture，*A Concise Handbook of Traditional Chinese Dermatology*.，Seborrheic dermatitis.

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

Qianghuo Danggui Decoction，From *The Mystic Pearl of Chishui*, Volume 28.，Pain caused by stagnation of qi and blood in smallpox lesions.

Zhu Ru Lian Powder，*Records of Smallpox and Measles by Ren Duan*, Volume 8.，Dry retching.

Poria, Ginger, Atractylodes, and Cinnamon Decoction，From *Treatise on Warm Diseases*, Volume 2.，Cold and dampness injure the yang of both the spleen and stomach, causing alternating chills and fever, loss of appetite, acid regurgitation, aversion to cold, or epigastric fullness and distension; or due to dampness accumulation in heavy drinkers.

Goat Marrow Porridge，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 188.，For lower back pain and weakness in the legs and knees.

Schizonepeta and Cicada Shed Decoction，*A Concise Guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine Dermatology*.，Chronic eczema.

Huanglian Jiedu Combined with Ganju Decoction，*Pian Yu Dou Zhen*, Volume 6.，If the smallpox has not yet erupted but the fever persists, with restlessness day and night, sores on the mouth and tongue, cracked lips, and a sore throat, this indicates that the toxin is scorching the body from within, and the fever is extremely severe.

*Collection of Spiritual Formulas*，*Extensive Notes*, Volume 2.，For weakness.

Poria Qi-Regulating Decoction，*San Yin*, Volume 14.，For disharmony of the spleen and stomach, chest and diaphragm obstruction, pain in the abdomen and flanks, shortness of breath and wheezing, distension and fullness beneath the heart, inability to eat, unceasing vomiting, accompanied by uncontrolled diarrhea and edema of the limbs.

Da Wu Bi San，From *The Mystic Pearl of the Red Water*, Volume 28.，For severe heat-toxin in smallpox sores, characterized by red, black, or purple, sunken lesions, along with agitation, delirium, and a craving for fluids.

Musk，From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 12.，Scabies and ringworm.

Chuanxiong-Danggui-Turtle Shell Powder，From *Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 23.，For labor-induced malaria characterized by heat within cold and cold within heat, or a condition where symptoms recur after ten to fifteen days following a period of mild exertion and persist without resolution.

Areca Nut and Rhubarb Decoction，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 91.，For deficiency-related wasting disease with stagnation of food and qi.

Wenliu Powder，From *Concise Medical Compendium*, Volume 2.，For diarrhea and vomiting.

Xuanjing Stone Powder，*Comprehensive Essentials of Health Preservation*, Volume 18.，Sores on a child’s head.

Nourishing Body Fluids and Benefiting the Stomach Decoction，Formula attributed to Liu Duzhou, as cited in *A Thousand Family Remedies*.，Wind-Yang invades the limbs, scorches the blood, causing muscle atrophy and wandering pain.

Poria and Atractylodes Powder，From *Wai Tai*, Volume 32, citing *Shen Shi’s Formulas*.，Gray hair and hair loss.

Decoction for Moistening Dryness and Astringing Essence，From *Essentials of the Collection of Formulas Based on Causes and Symptoms*, Volume 2.，Spermatorrhea, frequent and uncontrollable hunger, aversion to hearing human voices, restlessness, drowsiness, and pain during urination.