Shou Xiao San

Raw Pills，From *The Universal Remedies* (Vol. 328), citing *The Family Treasure of Health*.，For all disorders in women before and after childbirth.

Liver-Stomach Lily Decoction，From *Medical Case Records of Xia Duheng*.，Gastric and duodenal ulcers, epigastric pain, belching and acid regurgitation, restlessness and bitter taste in the mouth, tenderness in the epigastric region, black stools, pale-red tongue with a thin, slightly yellow coating, and a string-like, fine pulse.

Xian Nian Powder，From *Spring Foot Collection*, Volume 3.，Chronic rheumatism, blood-wind skin erosion, cold-dampness permeating the body, itching like running water, pain upon scratching, black and swollen skin on both legs, appearing as if about to ulcerate but not yet ulcerated, or occasional sensations of burning heat and numbness.

Ginger, Tangerine Peel, and Atractylodes Decoction，From *Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 22.，For disharmony of stomach qi, with diarrhea accompanied by vomiting.

Wu Huo Zhui Nang Powder，*Complete Book of Experience on Sores and Ulcers*, Volume 4.，For back abscesses that have already formed pus.

Wuyao Shunfeng Powder，*Secretly Transmitted Formulas for Leprosy*.，For leprosy lesions that appear cherry-sized at onset.

Ningxin Pills，*The Iron Mirror of Pediatrics: Appendix*.，In cases of “heart malnutrition,” the patient presents with a sallow complexion and red cheeks, scanty and reddish urine, sores on the mouth and tongue, and restlessness with thirst.

Decoction for Reducing Swelling，*Explanations on Surgical Medicine*, Volume 8.，For women with sores in the vulva, accompanied by itching, pain, or a constant discharge of pus and fluid.

Gelengten Decoction，*Selected Essentials of Surgical Treatises*, Volume 3.，For swelling and pain in the throat.

Cold-Relieving Decoction，From *Eight Notes on Nurturing Life*, Volume 18, citing the *Daozang Jing*.，

Zhanjin Dan，*Lecture Notes on Traditional Chinese Medicine Traumatology*.，

Three-Dried Shells Wine，*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 37.，Blood in the stool.

Du Niuxi Pills，*Six Books of Medical Essentials*, Volume 30.，For postpartum uterine retention with urinary retention and a deep pulse.

Baonei Qingxin Powder，*Complete Book of Experience in the Treatment of Sores and Ulcers*, Volume 2.，A well-type abscess appears on the chest, about the size of a bean, and develops over 3–4 days; if not treated early, it will inevitably spread to the abdomen.

Modified Ben Tun Decoction，From *Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 41.，Kidney Accumulation.

Red Poria Scented Powder，*Six Books on Medical Essentials*, Volume 30.，For those with mental confusion and a soft,涩, and rapid pulse.

Decoction for Soothing Injuries and Relieving Pain，From *Formulas for Saving Lives*, Volume 2.，For injuries from falls or blows, stagnant blood, heat-induced obstruction of urination and defecation, abdominal distension, pathogenic fire and toxic blood rising to attack the heart and chest, causing oppression, confusion, and vomiting; swelling of the head and eyes; dizziness and blurred vision; … Read more

Hangxiao Pills，From *Qianjin Yi*, Volume 18.，Heat in the chest, dry mouth.

Aconite Powder for Releasing the Exterior，From *Shenghui*, Volume 9.，On the second day of cold damage, with headache and high fever.

Daqing Pills，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 115.，Fever affecting the brain, with cerebrospinal fluid leaking out and blocking the ears, leading to deafness.

Qianjin Decoction，*The Jade Case*, Volume 4.，Cold qi invading the viscera, causing colicky abdominal pain or vomiting.

Bi Yun Decoction，From *The Heart Book of Bian Que: Divine Formulas*.，For wind-phlegm rising to the head, causing dizziness and blurred vision, sore throat, and thick, sticky saliva and nasal discharge.

Skin-Soothing Powder，*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 353.，Persistent sweating.

Liver-Calming and Brain-Clearing Decoction，Formula from *Essentials of Clinical Practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine*; name cited in *Famous Formulas Through the Ages*.，Postpartum convulsions: Immediately after childbirth, sudden convulsions occur, accompanied by loss of consciousness, twitching of the mouth and eyes, clenched jaws, tightly clenched fists, a thin or thick greasy tongue coating, and a fine and … Read more

Minor Sour Jujube Decoction，From *Shenshi’s Formulas*, cited in Volume 17 of *Wai Tai*.，For insomnia due to deficiency-related debility, with restlessness that cannot be calmed.