Pengshu Decoction

Appetite-Stimulating and Nourishing Decoction，From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 8.，Excessive sexual activity without proper self-restraint has led to emaciation, a sallow and withered complexion, weakness in both legs, thin knees and unsteady legs, loss of skin turgor and hair loss, inability to endure physical labor, difficulty getting out of bed, and profuse night sweats—all … Read more

Ginseng and Schizonepeta Powder，From *Jiegu Jiazhen*.，For children with fever, phlegm-induced cough, and chest and diaphragm congestion.

Powder for Skin Sores Caused by Malnutrition，From *The Great Compendium of Medical Formulas*, Volume 8, citing *Formulas from Clinical Experience*.，For abscesses and sores on the external genitalia.

Whole Scorpion and Earthworm Pills，*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 240.，For beriberi.

Compound Tuobo Powder，*Integrative Chinese and Western Dermatology*.，Body odor; various types of eczema with secondary infection.

White Scallion Juice，From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 70.，Nosebleeds.

Universal Divine Qu，From *Continuation of the Collection of Proven and Effective Formulas*.，For disorders caused by irregular seasonal energies, such as colds with fever, dizziness, and cough; as well as indigestion with abdominal pain, epigastric fullness, bloating, and gas pain; vomiting, diarrhea, dysentery, and loss of appetite; and for those unaccustomed to the local climate, as … Read more

Broad Sore Ointment，*Zhun Sheng: Treatment of Ulcers*, Volume 5.，Toxicity from bayberry.

Da Wujin Pills，*Danxi’s Heart Methods with Appendices*, Volume 20.，For women suffering from excessive worry leading to various ailments, such as failed pregnancies, metrorrhagia, leukorrhea, heat in the palms, soles, and chest, a bitter taste in the mouth and dry throat, loss of appetite, body pain and emaciation, a sallow complexion, weakness and numbness in the … Read more

Chaihu Zhiji Jie Decoction，*Gujin Yijian* (A Mirror of Medicine Through the Ages), Volume 3.，Chest and flank pain due to cold damage, with tidal fever, thirst, and phlegm-induced wheezing.

Five Epilepsies Penetrating Clarity Pills，From *Songya Zunsheng*, Volume 9.，Epilepsy.

Si Miao Decoction，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 169，Clears toxins and reduces heat. Indicated for smallpox in children.

Ben Tun Decoction，From *Treasury of Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 9.，For kidney accumulation, where the lower abdomen feels as if a river dolphin is leaping upward.

Jujube and Green Alum Pills，From *Hui Chun*, Volume 3.，For jaundice accompanied by obesity.

Goose-Paw Eczema Infusion，*A Concise Compendium of Traditional Chinese Dermatology*.，Hand Eczema.

Jincao Decoction，From *Dongtian Aozi*, Volume 6.，For abscesses in the upper flank, and also for treating liver abscesses.

Jingjie and Soybean Wine，*Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 16.，Wind-spasm. In a person who is inherently deficient, wind-pathogen invades the Foot-Taiyang meridian, causing sudden head-shaking, clenched jaw, and a stiff back resembling an epileptic seizure, with a pulse that is slow, scattered, and sluggish; or, if latent heat accumulates in the various Yang meridians, the … Read more

Amber and Ginseng Pills，From *Zhang’s Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine*, Volume 13.，Blood-related parasitic infestation.

Poe Ai Decoction，*Record of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 3.，For wind-cold common cold where yang fire is obstructed in the throat, causing sudden, severe swelling and pain in the throat that rapidly progresses to double swelling of the throat. Symptoms include thick, turbid phlegm, thirst with a strong desire to drink, unbearable pain, and in severe cases, … Read more

Poria and Atractylodes Spleen-Fortifying Decoction，From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 11.，Spleen deficiency causes qi to fail to retain blood; dampness then invades the body, resulting in diarrhea for 3 days before the onset of menstruation, followed by the menstrual period.

Wax Ointment，Quoted from *Cui’s Formulas* in Volume 32 of *Wai Tai*.，For facial ailments.

Viburnum Wine，*Shengji Zonglu*, Vol. 114.，Deafness.

Persimmon Calyx Decoction，*Essentials for Those Unfamiliar with Medicine*, Volume 3.，For hiccups.

Liver-Stomach Decoction，Formula from *Clinical Guidelines for Medical Cases* (Vol. 8); name cited in *A Clear Illumination of the Origins and Course of Miscellaneous Diseases* (Vol. 22).，Excessive tearing of the right eye, swelling of the outer corner of the eye, and a restless heart are caused by deficiency of the Yangming channel and the disturbance of … Read more

Belamcanda Detoxifying Decoction，From *Zhang’s Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine*, Volume 15.，For measles accompanied by cough and hoarseness, with swelling and pain in the throat.