Softshell Turtle Shell Decoction

Jin Zhen Pills，*Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 170.，For stagnation of qi in the Triple Burner, resulting in epigastric fullness and distension, constipation, or cases of typhoid fever requiring purgation where a previous dose of Chengqi Decoction has failed to produce a bowel movement: take one hundred of these pills, which will restore calm and … Read more

Xizhou Life-Prolonging Decoction，Quoted from *Records of Verified Cases Through the Ages* in Volume 19 of *Wai Tai*.，For stroke affecting the internal organs, accompanied by stiffness and uncoordinated movement of the limbs.

Secret-Transmitted Puhuang Powder，From *Songya Medical Path* (Volume 2).，For a swollen tongue blocking the mouth, preventing the passage of food and drink.

Spot-Eliminating and Life-Saving Decoction，*Compilation of Clinical Experience in Medical Formulas*.，Grape Plague.

Shan San Decoction，*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.，Sudden onset of wind-cold, accompanied by sudden coughing, nasal congestion, a heavy cough with phlegm that starts clear and becomes turbid, and aversion to wind and cold.

Enhanced Xiaowei Dan，*Selected Essences of Surgical Treatises*, Volume 3.，For phlegm nodules occurring in the lower body, accompanied by damp-heat.

Dipsacus Formula for Hemostasis，*Qian Jin* (Thousand Gold), Volume 20.，Damage caused by deficiency-cold in the lower jiao; blood may appear after a bowel movement or be present from the start—this is known as “distant bleeding.” Constipation or loose stools may occur, often triggered by physical exertion or exposure to cold.

Formula by a Monk from Quanzhou，From *Congyu*, cited in Volume 77 of *Yitong*.，For golden silkworm poisoning, immediately upon noticing symptoms:

Agarwood Decoction to Penetrate the Diaphragm，From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 181.，For men and women suffering from the five types of qi stagnation, characterized by chest and diaphragm fullness and oppression, pain in the heart and abdomen, regurgitation of food; distension of the flanks, difficulty swallowing, reduced appetite, and frequent fatigue with low energy.

Poria, Tangerine Peel, and Apricot Kernel Decoction，*Selected Essentials of Medicine*.，For those with excessive dampness and stagnant qi, resulting in a hoarse voice.

Lüchi Wash，*A Concise Handbook of Traditional Chinese Medicine Dermatology*.，Drug-induced dermatitis.

Shunliu Dan，From *Random Notes from Chongqing Hall*, Volume 1.，Life-threatening complications of smallpox.

Pinellia and Antelope Horn Powder，From *Shenshi Yaohan*, Volume 5.，For phlegm-dampness invading the eyes, causing glaucoma.

Yang-Consolidating Warming Powder，From *Xingyuan*, Volume 3.，Excessive sweating leads to uncontrollable urinary leakage, causing the patient to become delirious.

Malaria-Relieving Decoction，From *Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 23.，Early-stage malaria.

Decoction of Equal Parts of Cinnamon Twig and Ephedra，*Treatise on Cold Damage*.，For Taiyang syndrome, occurring on the 8th or 9th day, presenting with malaria-like symptoms: fever and aversion to cold, with more heat than cold; the patient does not vomit; loose stools are nearly normal; attacks occur 2–3 times a day; the complexion appears flushed; … Read more

Wheat Porridge，From *Therapeutic Porridge Formulas*, citing *Discussions on Diet and Nutrition*.，Deficiency of heart qi, neurogenic palpitations, restlessness, insomnia, women’s zangzao syndrome, spontaneous sweating, night sweats, and spleen deficiency-induced diarrhea.

Five Tigers Powder，From *Chuanyaba*, Volume 1.，Effective for all types of unexplained swellings and toxic sores, abscesses, wandering damp-toxin infections, and malignant ulcers.

Fermented Black Bean Decoction，*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 306.，During the spring and summer months, there is a type of multicolored caterpillar found among trees and on walls that is extremely poisonous. If a person comes into contact with it, the caterpillar releases tiny hairs onto the hands and feet; these penetrate from the skin to … Read more

Enhanced Yueju Pills，From *Shou Shi Bao Yuan*, Volume 2.，For stagnation syndrome.

Licorice, Angelica, and Rehmannia Decoction，*Si Sheng Xuan Shu*, Volume 3.，For abscesses with pus.

Decoction of Cinnamon Twig Without Peony，*Treatise on Cold Damage*.，For Taiyang syndrome, following purgation, with a rapid pulse and chest fullness.

Tui Chen San，*Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 10.，For various conditions of qi stagnation due to shock following childbirth or blood loss; it regulates and expels stagnant blood, relieving pain and expelling retained products from the uterus; also for diseases caused by stagnant blood, such as distension or pain, chest and diaphragm distension and oppression, chills and … Read more

Lead-Mercury Ointment，From *Jie Wei Yuan Sou*, Volume 4.，For wind-induced leprosy with blood deficiency, stiffness and spasms in the hands and feet, internal dryness and emaciation, and bones as thin as sticks.

Immortal-Transmitted Grass Elixir，From *Liangpeng Huiji*, Volume 2.，For physical weakness and mental exhaustion.