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To treat mania (Dian Kuang) where the patient sings incessantly and climbs over walls or roofs, this is caused by Ying Blood (Nutritive Blood) confusing the Pericardium. Add Yuan Zhi (Polygala Root, *Polygalae Radix*) with the heart removed, Tao Ren (Peach Kernel, *Persicae Semen*) with the woody part removed, and Hong Hua (Safflower, *Carthami Flos*), each 1 qian. Decoct in 1.5 sheng of water. (Formula see later.) After the symptoms subside, use Ping Wei San (Calm the Stomach Powder), reducing Cang Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) by one-third of Nong Po (Thick Magnolia Bark, likely referring to adjusting Houpo ratio) and doubling the amount of Cang Zhu; use Chuan Sheng Ma (Ephedra Stem/Synephrine source? No, Cimicifugae Rhizoma is Sheng Ma, here likely Cimicifugae Rhizoma *Cimicifugae Rhizoma*) equal to half the amount of Cang Zhu. Decoct in 1.5 sheng of water until 1 sheng remains, and take it for complete recovery. It must be taken regularly to eradicate the root cause. (Formula see Large Department, Spleen and Stomach Category.)

To treat mania caused by Blood Heat, add Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger, *Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens*) and Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia Root, *Rehmanniae Radix*) to decoct together. Take three times a day. More than one hundred doses are required for stabilization. (Formula see Large Department, Cold Damage Category.)

To treat Blood Wind Lao (Chronic Deficiency Syndrome due to Wind-Blood), characterized by emaciation, fatigue in limbs and joints, wheezing, chest fullness, deficiency vexation, shortness of breath, fever with profuse sweating, dry mouth and stiff tongue, and loss of appetite.
Herbs: Wu Jia Pi (Acanthopanacis Cortex, *Acanthopanacis Cortex*), Mu Dan Pi (Moutan Bark, *Moutan Cortex* with bone removed), Chi Shao Yao (Red Peony Root, *Paeoniae Radix Rubra*), Dang Gui (Angelica Root, *Angelicae Sinensis Radix* with radix tip removed). Each 1 liang.
Crush into powder. Take 3 qian per dose. Decoct with 1 sheng of water and one bronze coin dipped in oil. Take warm. Do not stir during decoction; do not blow on the medicine when drinking.

To treat Lao (Chronic Deficiency Syndrome) due to Blood Deficiency, presenting with five-palm heat, limb pain, heavy dizziness and vision, palpitations with red cheeks, dry mouth and throat, fever with night sweats, lethargy, as well as clashing of Blood Heat leading to irregular menstruation, abdominal distension and pain, and alternating chills and fever resembling malaria. It also treats young unmarried women with weak blood and Yin deficiency, disharmony of Ying and Wei, tidal fever, emaciation, and gradual development of Bone Steaming (a type of consumption fever).
Herbs: Bai Fu Ling (Poria, *Poria*), Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome, *Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma* with radix tip removed), Dang Gui (Angelica Root, *Angelicae Sinensis Radix* with radix tip removed, soaked in wine for half a day, lightly fried), Bai Shao Yao (White Peony Root, *Paeoniae Radix Alba*), Bei Chai Hu (Bupleurum Root, *Bupleuri Radix* with sprouts removed). Each 1 liang. Gan Cao (Licorice Root, *Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma*).
Crush into powder. Take 3 qian per dose. Decoct with 1.5 sheng of water, three slices of ginger, and twenty grains of Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber, *Ophiopogonis Tuber* with heart removed). Take at any time. Another formula adds Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma, *Anemarrhenae Rhizoma*) and Di Huang (Rehmannia Root, *Rehmanniae Radix*).

Treatment same as above. (Formula see Large Department, Xiao Ke/Wasting-Thirst Category.)

Cool the Heart and reduce severe vexation and heat accumulation.
Minerals/Herbs: Han Shui Shi (Calcitum, *Calcitum*), Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum, *Gypsii Fibrosum*), Hua Shi (Talcum, *Talcum*), Zhe Shi (Haematitum, *Haematitum*), Pu Xiao (Natrii Sulfas, *Natrii Sulfas*). Each 5 qian. Gan Cao (Licorice Root, *Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma*) 3 qian.
Grind into fine powder. Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with well water.