Method Two: Extracting Gold Foil

Pure Yin Transforming Yang Decoction，From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.，In cases of extreme yin deficiency, characterized by an inability to urinate, protruding eyes, an abdomen distended like a drum, hardness above the knees, skin on the verge of cracking, inability to eat or drink, yet no thirst, and where sweet, bland, or diuretic … Read more

Jujube and Aconite Pills，From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 226), citing *Formulas of the Imperial Bureau*.，Various conditions of deficiency and weakness; disharmony of the zang-fu organs; spleen qi deficiency; cold and slippery large intestine; diarrhea from zang-fu organ dysfunction; failure to digest grains; and shortness of breath after eating.

Zeqi Root Decoction，From *Wai Tai*, Volume 20, citing *Shen Shi Fang*.，Water retention in the five viscera causes coughing, retching, wheezing, and shortness of breath; a distended abdomen with rumbling sounds; swelling of both legs; “sleeping silkworm” swelling under the eyes; mild thirst; inability to sleep soundly; rapid, shallow breathing that subsides after a short while; … Read more

Dahe Zhong Pills，From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 109), citing *New Effective Formulas*.，For food-induced qi stagnation.

Yunli Decoction，From *De Xiao*, Volume 4.，For physical weakness with severe shortness of breath, epigastric fullness and obstruction, vomiting and diarrhea, inability to retain fluids, and rapidly progressing symptoms.

Ginger and Tangerine Pills，From *Bai Yi*, Volume 8.，For nausea caused by alcohol, pain in the heart and spleen, and vomiting.

Formula for Senile Leukorrhea，From *The Jade Ruler of Gynecology*, Volume 5.，For elderly women with chronic leukorrhea.

Knot-Breaking Pill，*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 4.，For cases of Yin-Yang reversal leading to chest constriction, where constipation has persisted for 5–6 days and neither purgation nor drainage is effective.

Duhuo and Safflower Decoction，From *Yu Heng on Rash and Distension*, Volume 2.，Fever and distension result from blood stasis.

Sandalwood and Cardamom Powder，*Xingyuan*, Volume 6.，For hernia, with a taut pulse, a palpable mass in the lower abdomen, counterflow of heart qi, and persistent pain.

Chuanxiao Powder，Formula by Zhang Huan, cited in Volume 5 of *New Book on the Care of Infants*.，Newborn with a “wooden tongue.”

Tuoli Yueju Decoction，*Essentials of Surgery*, Volume 4.，For abscesses and boils caused by the six types of stagnation, weakness of the spleen and stomach, and Wood overacting on Earth, presenting with vomiting or diarrhea; also for sores and ulcers in children.

Wine for Lower Back Pain，*Compendium of Chinese Herbal Formulations*.，For rheumatic low back pain and chronic low back pain.

Pepper and Alum Decoction，*Songfeng on Epidemics*, Volume 2.，Epidemic-induced dental hemorrhage.

Emergency Powder，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 63.，For deficiency-cold of the spleen and stomach, stagnation of phlegm and fluid retention, and unceasing vomiting.

Miraculous Eye Medicine，*Comprehensive Treatise on the Treatment of Ulcers*, Volume 11.，Cataracts.

Dingjing Decoction，From *Fu Qingzhu’s Gynecology*, Volume 1.，For women with irregular menstruation—either early, late, or at no fixed interval.

Trichosanthes and Musk Powder，From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 141.，For female hemorrhoids and all types of internal and external hemorrhoids accompanied by unbearable pain.

Highly Effective Stone Green Powder，From *Fang of the Sea* (cited in *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Vol. 156).，For underarm odor that has not responded to repeated medical treatment.

Yiwei Powder，*Complete Book of Experience on Sores and Ulcers*, Volume 6.，Syphilitic sores. The toxin affects the Spleen Meridian; lesions appear at the hairline, around the mouth, or cluster around the anus, resembling drum nails.

Decoction for Soothing Nausea，*Classified Compilation of Medical Manuscripts*, Volume 10.，Phlegm stirred by fire, causing restlessness and agitation.

Snail Ointment Solution，From *The Profound Secrets of the Divine Realm*, Volume 16.，For sores on the scalp that develop into ringworm, or ringworm caused by fetal toxins.

Elixir of the Immortals Who Never Get Drunk，From *Hui Chun*, Volume 2.，

Modified Xiangsu Powder，From *The Great Compendium of Medical Formulas*, Volume 1, citing a formula by Xu Tongzhi.，For typhoid fever.

Minor Bupleurum Decoction without Jujube, with Oyster Shell，From *Illustrated Songs on Cold Damage: A Guide to Saving Lives*, Volume 4.，Water-Accumulation Chest Syndrome.