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Zisu Zi Tang (Perilla Seed Decoction)
Treats weakness of the legs and feet (Jiaoruo), rebellious Qi ascending (Shangqi), disorderly intermingling of Yin and Yang (Yinyang jiaocuo), failure to distinguish clear and turbid Qi (Qingzhuo bufen), heaviness in the upper body and deficiency in the lower body (Shangzhong xiaxu), abdominal fullness with rapid breathing (Zhongman nuanji), vomiting (Outu), and spontaneous sweating (Zihan).
Zi Su Zi (Fried Perilla Seed, Chao Zisuzi), Ban Xia (Washed Pinellia Tuber, Xi Banxia), Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix), Nong Po (Magnolia Bark, Piaoqu Pi, prepared with Ginger Juice Jiangzhi), Gan Cao (Roasted Licorice Root, Zhi Gancao), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis Root, Ge Er Liang)
Gui Xin (Cinnamon Heart, quantity not specified in text)
Crush the above herbs into a coarse powder. For each dose, decoct with seven slices of fresh ginger (Shengjiang) and two dates (Dazao), and take after meals. In cases of severe deficiency, add one liang of Pao Fu Zi (Prepared Aconite Root) and two liang of Huang [text unclear, likely Huangqi or Huangqin].

Zhuyu Wan (Evodia Pill)
Treats Hongxiangjiao (Foot Qi/Jamaican Foot) invading the abdomen, causing abdominal distension and insensitivity (Zhangfu burén), asthma and oppression feeling as if dying (Nuanmen yusi).
Wu Zhu Yu (Washed Evodia Fruit, Xi Wuzhuyu), Mu Gua (Papaya, removed pulp, sliced, dried)
Equal parts of the above. Grind into fine powder, mix with wine paste to form pills the size of wutong seeds (Cocculus Indicus seeds). Take 50 to 100 pills per dose, washed down with wine or rice soup. Alternatively, steam Mu Gua until soft, grind into paste.

Xie Wu San (Scorpion and Aconite Powder)
Treats chronic weakness of the waist and legs (Jingnian yaojiao ruoxu), pain in sinews and bones (Jingu tengtong), and difficulty in flexion and extension (Nanyu qushen).
Quan Xie (Whole Scorpion, Ban Liang), Tian Ma (Gastrodia Rhizome, San Qian), Cang Zhu (Atractylodes Rhizome, Yi Liang, remove coarse skin, stir-fry until yellow), Cao Wu (Raw Grass Aconite Root, Er Qian, raw use), Hei Fu Zi (Black Prepared Aconite, quantity missing in text)
Grind the above into powder. Take one large qianbi (approx. 1-2g) per dose, stir-fry black beans until hot, pour hot wine over them to mix, and take warm. The medicinal qi may cause temporary numbness, after which the disease will be relieved. If bone... [text incomplete].

Yingtong Wan (Pain-Relieving Pill)
Treats pain in hands and feet caused by damage from cold, heat, wind, and pathogens (Han shu feng sun). (See Orthopedics Pain Relief Category for formula.)

Er Xian San (Two Immortals Powder)
Treats foot conditions due to dampness sinking downward (Jiaozhu), caused by long sitting or standing in damp places, or taking off shoes/socks while drunk in the wind, all leading to Hongxiangjiao (Foot Qi). If standing for long periods in summer, damp-heat stagnation causes fever. In winter, cold air causes cold numbness, or painful attacks, restlessness, occurring regardless of weather. Wealthy families also suffer this disease.
Peng Zhu (Zedoary Rhizome, Yi Liang Ban, baked), Yan Hu Suo (Corydalis Rhizome, Yi Liang), Ha Fen (Concha Meretricis, San Liang), Chen Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel, Yi Liang)
Grind the above into powder. Take two qian per dose, with fifty stir-fried black beans, one zhan of water, and three slices of fresh ginger. Decoct to half volume, strain, and take mixed. Use over time... [text incomplete].

Juan Bai San (Selaginella Powder)
Treats chronic, difficult-to-cure Hongxiangjiao (Foot Qi); this formula is highly effective. Reduce dosage by half for weak individuals.
Juan Bai (Selaginella Tamariscina, as needed: boil in salt water for half a day, then in cold water for half a day, dry; those growing eastward are best), Hei Qian Niu Tou (Head of Black Morning Glory Seed, powdered), Gan Sui (Kansui Root), Bing Lang (Areca Nut)
Each herb ground separately, do not mix. Take one qian of each powder per dose, except Bing Lang powder which is two qian. At dawn (Wugeng), wash down with strong decoction of scallion white (Congbai). By Chen-Si hours... [text incomplete].

Dafu Pi San (Betel Nut Peel Powder)
Treats various syndromes of Hongxiangjiao (Foot Qi) with swelling and unfavorable urination (Xiaobian buli).
Da Fu Pi (Areca Peel, San Liang), Gan Xuan Mu Gua (Dried Papaya, pulp removed, Er Liang Ban), Zi Su Zi (Perilla Seed, lightly fried), Bing Lang (Areca Nut), Jing Jie Sui (Schizonepeta Flower Spike), Wu Yao (Lindera Root), Ju Hong (Tangerine Red Peel), Su [Gan/ye] (Perilla stem/leaf, bran-fried), Bran (for frying)
Crush the above into a coarse powder. Take three qian per dose, decoct with five slices of ginger, take warm at any time.

Mifang Huan Tui Wan (Secret Formula Leg-Changing Pill)
Treats Kidney channel deficiency with dampness sinking to waist and knees, or cold air invasion from exposure to wind and cooling, causing heaviness, lack of strength, slow walking, inability to flex/extend sinews, dull pain in soles hindering walking. Greatly treats wet and dry Hongxiangjiao (Foot Qi), red swelling and pain, unpredictable attacks, unbearable groaning, difficult movement, dark complexion, constipation. All can be treated.
Yi Yi Ren (Coix Seed), Shi Nan Ye (Foliage of Photinia, Yi Liang each), Gan Mu Gua (Dried Papaya, Si Liang), Rou Gui (Cinnamon Bark), Tian Ma (Gastrodia Rhizome, remove seedlings), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis Root, remove radicle), Fu Zi (Prepared Aconite, remove skin/navel), Shi Hu (Dendrobium Stem, remove roots) [quantities missing]
Grind into powder, make pills with flour paste, size of wutong seeds. Take 30-50 pills per dose, empty stomach, swallow with warm wine or Mu Gua soup, 2-3 times daily.

Shi Nan Wan (Photinia Pill)
Treats Wind-Toxin (Fengdu), weakness and lack of strength in feet, heavy and painful/blocked feet, foot swelling with sores, dull pain in soles unable to tread on ground, foot/knee sinew spasms unable to flex/extend, stiffness/discomfort in neck/back/waist/spine. Wind-Toxin attacking upward, facial/head swelling, small sores oozing yellow-red sweat. Weak arms. Broken/rotten teeth/hair loss. Cicada sound in ears, dizziness and shortness of breath, heart/abdominal fullness/oppression, frequent涩 (astringent/difficult) urination, difficult stool.
Chi Shao Yao (Red Peony Root, Er Liang), Wu Jia Pi (Five-Acanthopanax Bark, San Liang), Bi Xie (Dioscorea Hypoglauca Rhizome, Si Liang), Dang Gui (remove radicle), Ma Huang (Ephedra Herb, remove roots/joints), Chen Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel), Chi Xiao Dou (Adzuki Bean, [text cut off]), Shi Nan Ye (Photinia Leaf, Yi Liang each), Mu Gua (Papaya, Si Liang), Da Fu Pi (Areca Peel), Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Rhizome), Du Zhong (Eucommia Bark, crush/fry, Yi Liang each), Niu Xi (Achyranthes Root, remove seedlings, San Liang)
Grind into powder, soak in wine, steam steamed bread dough, make pills size of wutong seeds. Take 10-20 pills per dose, wash down with Mu Gua soup, early morning, midday... [text incomplete].

Bing Lang Tang (Areca Nut Decoction)
Treats Hongxiangjiao (Foot Qi), smooths Qi to prevent obstruction.
Bing Lang (Areca Nut), Xiang Fu Zi (Cyperus Rhizome, remove hairs), Chen Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel, remove white pith), Zi Su Ye (Perilla Leaf), Mu Gua (Papaya), Wu Jia Pi (Five-Acanthopanax Bark), Fen Cao (Licorice Root, Yi Liang each)
Crush into coarse powder. Take four qian per dose, decoct with five slices of ginger to 80% volume, take warm. Women's Foot Qi often due to Blood deficiency, add Dang Gui Ban Liang. Virgins' foot... [text incomplete].

Mu Gua Zhu Yu Tang (Papaya and Evodia Decoction)
Treats Hongxiangjiao (Foot Qi) invading abdomen, severe oppression feeling as if dying, abdominal distension and rapid breathing.
Mu Gua Gan (Dried Papaya, large slices), Bing Lang (Areca Nut, Er Liang each), Wu Zhu Yu (Cleaned Evodia Fruit, Yi Liang, washed seven times in hot water, fried)
Crush into coarse powder. Take four qian per dose, decoct with one and a half zhan of water. Before eating, use two large Mu Gua and five liang Wu Zhu Yu, washed seven times in hot water, both... [text incomplete].

San Jiang Jun Wan (Three Generals Pill)
Treats Hongxiangjiao (Foot Qi) invading abdomen and rushing to the heart, with constipation (Dabian butong).
Wu Zhu Yu (Remove stems, soak in hot water), Xuan Mu Gua (Papaya, remove pulp), Chuan Da Huang (Rhubarb Rhizome, equal parts. Da Huang dosage may vary by condition)
Grind into powder, make pills with rice paste, size of mung beans. Take 50 pills per dose, wash down with Coix Seed and Aurantium Decoction. If no effect, increase number of pills and take again, stop when bowel movement is unobstructed.

Shan Mu Jie Tang (Fir Node Decoction)
Treats Hongxiangjiao (Foot Qi) invading abdomen and rushing to the heart, or blood stasis in heart vessels, toxic pathogen overwhelming phlegm reversal, chest fullness, rapid breathing, profuse sweating, convulsions, coma, eyes rolling back, biting teeth, near death/unconscious. Use this medicine for emergency rescue.
Shan Mu Jie (Fir Nodes, Yi Da Sheng), Ju Ye (Orange Leaf, Yi Sheng; use bark if no leaves), Da Fu Zi (Areca Nut, seven pieces, crush with skin)
Decoct in three sheng of urine from an uncircumcised boy (Tongzi Xiaoniao) to obtain one and a half sheng. Divide into two doses. If one dose brings rapid relief, stop the second dose.

Mu Gua Niu Xi Wan (Papaya and Achyranthes Pill)
Treats Cold-Damp Hongxiangjiao (Foot Qi), cold-damp sinking downward, weak and powerless legs. Also Kidney channel deficiency, heavy waist/knees, swollen/tight legs/feet, intermittent sinew pain, difficult walking, difficult urination/defecation, increasing fatigue.
Mu Gua (Papaya), Rou Cong Rong (Cistanche Stem, wine-soaked, fried), Shi Nan Teng (Photinia Vine), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis Root, remove tail), Wu Yao (Lindera Root), Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmannia Root), Xing Ren (Apricot Seed, remove skin/sharp ends), Chuan Niu Xi (Cyathula Root) [text incomplete]
Grind into powder, make pills with wine paste, size of wutong seeds. Take 30 pills per dose, empty stomach, swallow with Mu Gua decoction, salt water is also acceptable. If no effect, use Qiang Huo... [text incomplete].

Mu Tong San (Akebia Powder)
Treats Hongxiangjiao (Foot Qi) where excessive use of hot medicines caused urinary obstruction, strangury (Linbi), and sub-umbilical distension.
Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis Root), Zhi Zi Ren (Gardenia Seed, fried), Chi Shao Yao (Red Peony Root), Chi Fu Ling (Red Poria, Yi Liang each), Gan Cao (Licorice Root)
Crush into coarse powder. Take three qian per dose, decoct with one zhan of water, take warm.

Cang Zhu San (Atractylodes Powder)
Treats all wind-cold-damp-heat causing foot/knee pain, red swelling, heat/pain between foot bones, even slight pain making walking difficult. Also hip/thigh bone pain causing flaccidity. All Hongxiangjiao (Foot Qi), hundred uses hundred effects.
Cang Zhu (Atractylodes Rhizome, soak in rice water for one day/night, salt-fried), Huang Bo (Phellodendron Bark, remove coarse skin, wine-soak for one day/night, fry until scorched. Yi Liang Si Liang each)
Crush into coarse powder. Take four qian per dose, decoct with one zhan of water to 70%, take warm, 3-4 times daily.

Tou Gu Dan (Bone-Penetrating Elixir)
Specifically treats Hongxiangjiao (Foot Qi).
Mu Xiang (Costus Root, Liang Ban), Chuan Wu (Sichuan Aconite, baked), Qiang Huo (Notopterygium Rhizome, Yi Liang each), Bai Fu Ling (White Poria, Er Liang), Chen Xiang (Agarwood), Bing Lang (Areca Nut), Mu Gua (Papaya), Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Rhizome), Ru Xiang (Frankincense) [text combined]
Grind into powder, make pills with flour paste, size of wutong seeds. Take 60 pills per dose, wash down with ginger soup.

Wu Yao Jiu (Lindera Wine)
Treats onset of Hongxiangjiao (Foot Qi), highly effective when no medicine is available in villages.
Tu Wu Yao (Wild Lindera Root), wipe clean with dry coarse cloth, scrape shavings onto tile, store in porcelain jar. Soak in one sheng of good wine overnight. Next morning, empty stomach, remove residue... [text incomplete]. After taking... [text incomplete].

San He San (Three Harmonies Powder)
For regular use when Hongxiangjiao (Foot Qi) has slightly improved. Weak people should better take Shu Fu Tang. Strong people should take Bai Du San. (See Qi Disorders/Wind-Cold Yang Syndrome category for formulas.)

Lin Xi Fang (Washing and Fuming Formula)
Treats Hongxiangjiao (Foot Qi), use for fuming and washing.
Ai Zhang Ye (Dwarf Camphor Leaf), Shi Nan Ye (Photinia Leaf), Xi Jiang Shan Pian (West River Fir Slice), Huo Xiang (Patchouli), Da Liao (Polygonum Multiflorum Vine?), Du Huo (Angelica Pubescens Root), Bai Zhi (Angelica Dahurica Root), Zi Su (Perilla), Zi Jing Pi (Broussonetia Bark), Ben (Ligusticum Chuanxiong Root? Text says "Ben", likely Gaoben/Qianhu), Qiang Huo (Notopterygium Rhizome) [Equal parts]
Chop finely, add 50-60 grains of Sichuan pepper, one handful of scallions, two dou of water. Decoct to 70%. Place in basin, let patient put feet above it, cover thickly... [text incomplete].

Hongxiangjiao Steaming Method:
First, use Xia Yuan Tong Qi San. One formula uses Huang Qi Wan with doubled Gan Cao, made into pills with wine paste, taken with light wine. Walk five li... [text incomplete]. Take three doses continuously. Then use half liang of fine Gan Sui powder, mix with good vinegar. Light 3-4 jin of charcoal on the ground, heat vinegar to boiling... [text incomplete]. Remove fire. Place one or two bottomless buckets around the patient's feet, pour vinegar on the ground, quickly cover feet with blankets/quilts. Sweating is ideal. Severe cases repeat treatment to remove root cause. Another method: use Fu Yuan Tong Qi San plus Gan Cao, take with wine first. Then... [text incomplete]. Use one kidney bean shape object, split sides, place two qian Gan Sui powder on kidneys, support two soles, tie with cloth. Still decoct... [text incomplete]. Take again. Another method: treats Hongxiangjiao flowing to limbs, forming hard lumps, red hot pain, and all swellings/toxins. Mix Gan Sui with vinegar, apply to swelling. Decoct strong Gan Cao soup alone to drink, swelling dissipates. If one dose not safe, use again. These two medicines must be sold/prepared by two different people, kept separate, not handled together. Deafness can also be treated with Gan Cao soup, plug ear with Gan Sui chunk.

Hongxiangjiao Application Method:
Zhu Ya Zao Jiao (Tooth-like Soap Pod, select non-borer ones), Da Zao Jiao (Large Soap Pod, non-borer), Nan Mu Xiang (Southern Costus Root)
Equal parts. Grind to powder, mix thickly with egg yolk and vinegar. First, on the area above the swelling but not swollen, apply medicine in a circle, width 3-4 cun. If circular... [text incomplete]. Cut off... [text incomplete]. Adjust... [text incomplete].

Hongxiangjiao Washing Method:
Every night, rub salt on legs/knees to toenails, leave for a short time, then wash with hot water. Once someone had Foot Qi, other formulas failed, but using this soaking/washing in spring prevented recurrence.

Jin Xiao Fang (Recent Effective Formula):
Whenever Hongxiangjiao (Foot Qi) first starts, between flexion/extension of both feet, or cramping, soreness/pain, or red swelling, use Xiang Su San (Fragrant Perilla Powder), Xiang Ru San (Elsholtzia Powder), add Mu Gua, Da Liao, Ju Ye, Chuan Jiao, Cong Bai. Decoct water, pour in basin, cover feet with clothes/blankets, fumigate for one hour to induce sweat, then wash again, use.

Moxibustion Method:
Fengshi Acupoint: Have patient stand up, stand upright, hang arms straight down, spread ten fingers covering thighs, mark the point at the center of the middle finger's tendon. Zusanli Acupoint: Three cun below knee joint. Measure according to patient's hand length/size. Moxa it. Juegu Acupoint: One fu (hand breadth) above lateral malleolus, also said four cun. Above three points, many moxa sessions yield effect. If disease in one foot, moxa one foot; if both, moxa both. Effect. Moxa Dubi again. Point is below knee head... [text incomplete], above, in the middle of the large tendon, press with hand, find depression. Or moxa Jianliao/Jianyu [text says "Jian ", likely Jianyu], point is in the depression between two shoulder bone ends, raise arm to find. Quchi Acupoint: Between lateral epicondyle and flexion crease of elbow, arch chest with hand to find. Ten toe ends, named Qi Duan, moxa three cones daily, both have divine effect! (When pain is deep, press until extremely sour, needle it, also effective!)