Scutellaria and Coptis with Er Chen Decoction

Hair-Fire Decoction，From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.，Diseases caused by stagnant fire manifest as shortness of breath; a sensation of fullness and oppression in the flanks, abdomen, chest, back, face, and limbs; occasional vomiting; swelling and pain in the throat; dry mouth and a bitter taste on the tongue; sudden, intermittent pain in the … Read more

Oil-Wax Ointment，From *Compendium of Materia Medica*, Volume 19, citing a formula passed down through the Wa family.，For all types of toxic ulcers and sores—including those that have penetrated tendons and ruptured meridians, caused flesh to rot and bone to be damaged, broken through joints, and are oozing pus and blood, or have been festering for … Read more

Poria and Zhengqi Powder，From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 70), citing *Secret Formulas Based on Clinical Experience*.，For headaches.

Sanqi Ding，*Chuanya Neibian*, Volume 3.，Pediatric Asthma.

Black Polygonum Powder，From *Chen Su’an’s Supplementary Explanations on Gynecology*, Volume 1.，Excessive uterine bleeding.

Areca Nut and Lac Pills，Formula from *Ben Shi*, Volume 7; name cited in *Ben Shi Fang Shi Yi*, Volume 7.，

Gelatin Powder，Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 6); name cited in *Pujifang* (Vol. 189).，Extreme heat congestion in the lungs, pulmonary distension and wheezing, unstoppable hemoptysis.

Tongue-Dotting Pill，From *The Comprehensive Compendium of Medical Principles*, Volume 9.，For carbuncle toxicity.

Decoction for Stabilizing the Fetus and Relieving Pain，From *Xiaopin Fang*, cited in *Wai Tai*, Volume 33.，Pregnancy with a heavy sensation in the lower abdomen, accompanied by pain radiating to the lower back.

Yizhi Powder，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 72.，Deficiency-cold of the spleen and stomach, stagnation and accumulation, undigested food.

Changshan and Rhubarb Decoction，From *Shenshi’s Formulas*, cited in Volume 5 of *Wai Tai*.，For malaria-induced solid masses and accumulated heat, characterized by restlessness, confusion, and dizziness; frequent bouts of chills and fever; and persistent, severe weakness.

Decoction for Drying Dampness，From *A Clear Illumination of the Origins and Course of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 4.，Diarrhea.

Pill to Guide the Spiritual Light Back to Its Abode，From *Bai Yi*, Volume 1.，For mania, heart wind, and deficiency of heart qi.

Peony Pills，From *Qianjin*, Volume 4.，For women and girls who, following various illnesses, experience amenorrhea or have never had a menstrual period, as well as those with stagnant blood remaining after childbirth that has not dissipated, and those whose residual symptoms have not subsided after taking various decoctions to promote blood circulation.

Divine Qi-Restoring Decoction，From *The Secret Treasures of the Orchid Chamber*, Volume 1.，This formula capitalizes on the winter season when the Foot Taiyang Bladder Meridian (Cold Water) and the Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian (Water) are at their peak. The “Son” (Bladder) nourishes the “Mother” (Kidney), causing the Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian to become excessive and, in … Read more

Chai-Chen Decoction，*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 4.，Phlegm-qi obstruction in the chest and flanks, and phlegm-malaria.

Zi-Gui Oil，From *Complete Book of Surgical Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 2.，For swollen lips caused by blood damage resulting from emotional disturbances that stir internal heat: small blisters form on the lips, gradually swelling and enlarging to resemble a silkworm cocoon, or the area below the lips swells to the size of a black jujube, accompanied … Read more

Universal Relief for Epidemic Fever Pills，From *Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.，For warm-toxin-induced throat swelling, swelling in front of and behind the ears, cheek swelling, and epidemic encephalitis.

Wax-Apricot Decoction，From *Medical Essentials* (Yixue Qiewen), cited in *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 235.，For recent fatigue-related ailments.

Aconite and Aquilaria Pills，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 52.，For men with kidney qi deficiency presenting with pain and distension in the abdomen and flanks.

Modified Ziwan Decoction，*Gujin Yijian*, Volume 12.，A cough during pregnancy caused by wind-cold invading the lungs is termed “pregnancy cough” (zi sou).

Depressing-Qi-and-Harmonizing-the-Middle Decoction，*Hui Chun*, Volume 3.，Fullness and distension in the chest and diaphragm, with internal heat causing restlessness at night; lying down exacerbates the oppression.

Wireworm Wine，*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 10.，Tetanus; tiger bites.

Xiangling Pills，From *Bo Ji*, cited in *Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 220.，For qi-related disorders of the bladder, small intestine, and other organs.

Enhanced Zuo Gui Decoction，*Medical Records for the Masses*, Volume 4.，For headaches due to kidney deficiency, as well as dizziness and eye pain.