Rhubarb and Vinegar

Black Plum and Eight Treasures Decoction，From *Eight Methods of Medicine*, Volume 2.，After diarrhea has ceased, yin deficiency is severe.

Zhenzhen Powder，From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 202.，Frequent fluctuations in emotions—alternating between joy and anger, combined with worry and overthinking—lead to stagnation of organ qi, the gradual accumulation of phlegm and fluid, chest distension and oppression, or abdominal pain, aversion to cold and fever, and alternating vomiting and diarrhea.

Pepper Seed and Trichosanthes Decoction，*Yichun Shengyi*, Volume 3.，In cases of “suspended fluid,” fluid accumulates beneath the flanks; liver qi rebels, the lungs lose their ability to clear and regulate, and coughing causes pulling pain.

Herbal Tea，*The Collection of Wonderful Formulas for Nourishing Life*, Volume 4.，

Enhanced Five-Bark Decoction，*Pediatric Medicine: Meat-Based Formulas*, Volume 12.，For children with swelling and distension of the limbs, whether due to yang-type edema or yin-type edema.

Lentil Porridge，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 190.，Cholera in children.

Great Spleen-Strengthening Cake，*Compilation of Effective and Proven Formulas*, Volume 1.，For diarrhea.

Cane Wound Ointment，From *Guang Biji*, Volume 3.，For blunt force injuries.

Divine Taiyi Supreme Treasure All-Purpose Ointment，From *Collected Medical Formulas*, Vol. 194, citing *Secret Formulas Based on Clinical Experience*.，Effective for eight types of abscesses and boils, as well as all kinds of malignant sores—regardless of whether they are chronic or recent, or whether pus has formed or not—wounds from snakes, tigers, scorpions, or dogs, as well … Read more

Qizheng Powder，*Essentials of the Collection of Formulas Based on Causes and Symptoms*, Volume 2.，For heat stagnation in the Heart Meridian, characterized by red and scanty urine, dysuria with obstruction, and hematuria.

Liu Qinu Decoction，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 160.，For all postpartum ailments and to promote blood circulation.

Compound Coptis Powder，*A Concise Handbook of Traditional Chinese Dermatology*.，Thrush.

Decoction for Clearing Fire，From *Fu Qingzhu’s Gynecology*, Volume 1.，In women, excessive stomach fire combines with the fire of the Gate of Life, the bladder, and the Triple Burner to cause intense internal agitation. This results in black vaginal discharge—in severe cases, resembling black bean juice—with a foul odor. Symptoms include abdominal pain, a stinging sensation … Read more

Sichuan Pepper Powder Decoction，*The Secret Treasures of the Orchid Chamber*, Volume 2.，Itching, pain, and swelling in the genital area, worse in autumn and winter, and alleviated in summer.

Decoction for Eliminating Epidemic Toxins and Relieving Suffering，*Selected Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Beijing*.，For epidemic infections, common colds caused by wind-cold, aversion to cold with high fever, and aching joints.

Fire-Extinguishing and Progeny-Preserving Pill，*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 10.，For men with seminal emission.

Taiyin Xuanjing Pills，From *Shenghui*, Volume 22.，Wind-induced epilepsy: loss of mental composure, uncontrollable screaming and restlessness, foaming at the mouth and biting the tongue, convulsions of the limbs.

Yellow Chicken Noodles，*Yi Tong*, Volume 87.，For elderly patients suffering from dysphagia, inability to swallow food, and chest fullness.

Supreme Sacred Essence-Preserving Pill，*Selected Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Beijing*.，For children with colds and fever, cough with excessive phlegm, shortness of breath and wheezing, acute fever-induced convulsions, convulsions of the hands and feet, and stiffness of the neck and back.

Decoction for Lower Back Pain，From *The Authentic Treatise on Pulse and Symptoms*, Volume 1.，For lower back pain caused by emotional distress.

Ten-Ingredient Da Jianzhong Decoction，From *Simple Formulas*, citing *Ye’s Record of Verified Prescriptions* (see *Compilation of Medical Formulas*, Vol. 150).，For deficiency and insufficiency of blood and vital energy, resulting in inadequate nourishment of tendons and bones; fatigue and weakness; palpitations and phlegm regurgitation; abdominal pain and weak knees; or, following blood loss, persistent debility and failure … Read more

Black Pepper Cake，*Zhunsheng: Treatment of Ulcers*, Volume 6.，For arrowheads or bamboo/wood splinters embedded in the flesh that cannot be removed.

Chuanxiong, Danggui, and Shaoyao Decoction，*San Yin*, Volume 17.，Postpartum anxiety, fright, distress, or anger disrupts the balance of the viscera; or if hemostatic herbs are taken too early, causing retained lochia to fail to dissipate, leading to stagnation, fullness, and hardening, resulting in metrorrhagia; postpartum metrorrhagia accompanied by dizziness.

Dipsacus Hemostatic Decoction，From *Qianjin Yi*, Volume 18.，In cases of recent bleeding, defecation precedes the bleeding.

Decoction of Sour Jujube Seeds，From *Shenghui*, Volume 25.，Effective for all types of wind-related disorders.