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Dampness-Stagnation Decoction，From *Zhun Sheng: Categorized Formulas*, Volume 2.，Caused by exposure to rain or dew, invasion by damp mist, sitting or lying on damp ground, or sweating through one’s clothing—all of which lead to dampness stagnation. Symptoms include heaviness and pain in the body, fatigue and a desire to lie down, exacerbation upon exposure to cold … Read more

Cornus Fruit Porridge，From *Therapeutic Porridge Formulas*, citing *The Porridge Manual*.，Deficiency of the liver and kidneys, dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus, lower back pain, nocturnal emission, enuresis, frequent urination, uncontrollable night sweats, and leukorrhea due to kidney deficiency.

Three-Star Pill，*Collection of Inherited Surgical Techniques*.，For “running horse teeth” (a type of dental abscess), where black, putrid tissue refuses to resolve, causing swelling and perforation near the cheek—a condition of extreme danger.

Cimicifuga Decoction for Clearing Heat，From *Shuanfan Fang*, cited in Volume 22 of *Wai Tai*.，Sores and cracks on the tongue; peeling, red lips.

Minor Bupleurum Decoction with Tianhua Fen and Peony，*Compilation of Medical Manuscripts*, Volume 15.，Shaoyang-type cold damage: dizziness, deafness, bitter taste in the mouth, dry throat, and chest pain.

Civet Bone and Anemarrhena Powder，The formula is from *Qian Jin* (Volume 23); the name appears in *Pu Ji Fang* (Volume 293).，”Rat Ulcer”: It first appears on the neck, has no head or tail, resembles a field mouse, and is accompanied by chills, fever, and wasting of flesh. This condition results from rat venom, and its … Read more

Great Efficacy Pills，*Compendium of Sacred Remedies*, Volume 143.，Intestinal wind with bloody diarrhea.

Decoction for Nourishing the Kidney Essence，From *Records of Insights into Miscellaneous Disorders*, Volume 2.，Yin-type jaundice.

Green Onion White Pills，*The Great Dictionary of Chinese Medicine*.，For women suffering from abdominal pain and amenorrhea due to cold stagnation.

Kidney-Tonifying and Body-Strengthening Tablets，”Shanghai Pharmaceutical Standards.”，Lower back soreness and weakness in the legs; dizziness and blurred vision; tinnitus and palpitations; impotence and nocturnal emissions.

Water-Lotus Powder，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 149.，Treats water toxicity, with coldness in the fingers and toes extending to the elbows and knees; in children, swelling of the scrotum with a glass-like appearance.

Rhubarb Life-Saving Pill，*New Book on Child Care*, Volume 11.，For epidemic diseases occurring during seasonal outbreaks.

Frankincense and Cinnabar，From *Bai Yi*, Volume 1.，For all cases of palpitations and anxiety.

Hui Tang Dan，*Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 4.，For a carbuncle with yellow discharge.

Coix Seed, Aconite, and Patrinia Powder，*The Golden Chamber* (Jin Gui), Volume Middle.，In cases of intestinal abscess, the body appears scaly and rough, the abdominal skin is taut, and upon palpation it feels soft and swollen; there is no mass in the abdomen, no fever, and the pulse is rapid. This indicates the presence of pus … Read more

Aconite and Wood Fragrance Pills，*Ji Feng*, Volume 19.，After the water retention has been expelled, use this formula to tonify the body, eliminate food stagnation, and restore appetite. It is indicated for cases where water retention has already been resolved but the symptoms remain erratic.

Xingban Pills，Formula from *Danxi’s Heart Method*, Volume 2; name cited in *Complete Record of the Medical Section*, Volume 240.，For damp phlegm and leukorrhea caused by phlegm.

Liver-Harmonizing, Qi-Regulating, and Stomach-Preserving Pills，*Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 5.，Stagnant fire injures the spleen, causing the central qi to cease its normal function; latent fire in the stomach leads to stagnation and the production of phlegm, resulting in vomiting, acid regurgitation, epigastric discomfort, and distension and oppression in the chest and abdomen.

Weilingxian-Cinnamon Decoction，From *The Great Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 4.，For postpartum wind syndrome with unbearable pain; also for wind syndrome following dysentery.

Universal Relief Decoction for Eliminating Toxins，From *Dongyuan’s Prescriptions of Proven Efficacy*, Volume 9.，For epidemic toxins and “big-head” typhus: Initially, the patient feels aversion to cold and heaviness in the body; subsequently, the condition progresses to severe swelling of the head and face, inability to open the eyes, shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing, and a dry … Read more

Citron Decoction，*Eight Notes on Nurturing Life*, Volume 11.，For distension and bloating in the chest and diaphragm.

Formula for Restoring Mental Clarity Pills，From *Selected Formulas of Renowned Physicians: Continuation*.，For mental disorders, epilepsy, and mania.

Rubus Decoction，From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 45.，For disharmony of stomach qi, with vomiting, regurgitation, and inability to retain food.

Modified Huangfu Gardenia Decoction，From *Yixin Fang*, Volume 20, citing *Xiaopin Fang*.，For patients with deficient constitution and excessive pathogenic factors.

Iron Liquid Powder，From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 19.，For children with accumulated heat in the Lung Meridian, excessive phlegm, coughing, and restless sleep.