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Yangrong Tang (Nourish Ying Decoction)
Indicated for deficiency and damage caused by accumulated fatigue, with symptoms of heaviness and stagnation in the four limbs, soreness and pain in bones and muscles, shortness of breath, panting and fatigue upon movement, urgency and tightness in urination, stiffness and pain in the waist and back, heart deficiency with palpitations and fright, dryness of the throat and lips, loss of taste in food, decline of Yin and Yang, sorrow and grief, excessive sleeping with little rising. For chronic cases lasting years or acute cases lasting a hundred days, emaciation gradually occurs, Qi of the five Zang organs is exhausted, making recovery difficult. It also treats deficiency of both the Lung and Large Intestine, with cough, diarrhea, panting, shortness of breath, and vomiting of phlegm-saliva.
Herbs: Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Guixin (Cinnamomi Cortex), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Jupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) (each 1 liang), Baishaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) (3 liang), Shudihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus).
Preparation and Administration: Crush into a powder. Take 3 qian per dose, decoct with 3 slices of fresh ginger and 2 red dates, take on an empty stomach. For nocturnal emission or dream emission, add Longgu (Fossilia Ossis Mastodi) 1 liang. For cough, add Canxiang San (Aromatic Powder).

Canxiang San (Aromatic Powder)
Indicated for restless Heart Qi, various deficiencies and damages, heavy limbs, depression, vivid dreams at night, spontaneous sweating and loss of essence, fear, irritability and palpitations, unpredictable anger, dry mouth and throat, thirst with desire to drink, reduced appetite, emaciated muscles, gradually developing into consumption disease. Regular use nourishes essence and blood, regulates the Heart, promotes appetite, calms the spirit and stabilizes the center; its efficacy cannot be fully described.
Herbs: Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Baifuling (Poria), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Shanyao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma), Lianrou (Lot Semen Removed Core) (each 1 liang), Wuyao (Linderae Radix), Suosharen (Amomi Fructus), Juhong (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Rubrum), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Praeparatum).
Preparation and Administration: Crush into a powder. Take 3 qian per dose, decoct with 3 slices of ginger and 1 date, take before meals. Another method: add Pao Shu Fuzi (Prepared Aconiti Lateralis Radix) 0.5 liang. Or make into powder, take one bi (spoonful) per dose... (text missing).

Huangqi Yisun Tang (Astragalus Decoction for Benefiting Losses)
Indicated for various deficiencies in men, women, children, and unmarried women, with weak Ying and Wei, five labors and seven injuries, bone-steaming tidal fever, soreness and pain in the waist, back, and joints, night sweats, frequent palpitations, dry throat and scorched lips, lethargy and weakness, emaciated skin and muscles, cough with much phlegm, hemoptysis, alternating chills and fever, flushed cheeks and confusion, complete anorexia. Taking hot herbs causes irritability and fullness in the upper jiao; taking cold herbs causes epigastric fullness and abdominal pain. This formula is extremely effective. It also treats disharmony of Ying and Wei after severe illness, and incomplete recovery of Qi and Blood postpartum in women.
Herbs: Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, remove radicle), Shihu (Dendrobii Caulis, remove roots), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Huangqi (Astragali Radix, remove radicle), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Zhenggui (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Fuling (Poria), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix) (equal parts).
Preparation and Administration: Crush into a powder. Take 3 qian per dose, decoct with 1.5 sheng water, 5 slices of fresh ginger, 2 red dates, 50 grains of wheat, and 1 dark plum, take on an empty stomach... (text missing).

Zhengyuan San (Upright Origin Powder)
Indicated for deficiency of Yuan Qi in the lower jiao, abdominal distension and fullness, stabbing pain in the heart and hypochondrium, diarrhea and vomiting, spontaneous sweating, gradual decline of Yang Qi, and cold extremities. Also indicated for trauma syndromes, cholera with muscle cramps, chronic cold diarrhea, shortness of breath and emaciation, and all deficiency-cold syndromes. Regular use assists Yang, dissipates Yin, rectifies Yuan Qi, strengthens the Spleen and Stomach, and promotes appetite.
Herbs: Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Baifuling (Poria), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) (each 2 liang), Huangqi (Astragali Radix) (1.5 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Wuyao (Linderae Radix), Shanyao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma, soaked in ginger juice and stir-fried), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparatum, processed), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Praeparatum, processed).
Preparation and Administration: Crush into a powder. Take 3 qian per dose, decoct with 1.5 sheng water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, 2 red dates, and a little salt, take cold before meals. For spontaneous sweating, add Fumai (Tritici Fructus Immaturus).

Wan'an Wan (Ten Thousand Peace Pill)
Tonifies the lower meridians, raises Yin and activates Yang, allows Yang Qi to enter the brain, calms the soul and stabilizes the spirit, opens the Triple Burner, breaks accumulations, and digests the five grains. Benefits essence, Qi, and Zang-Fu organs, removes deficient heat from the Heart, strengthens sinews and bones, lightens the body and brightens the eyes, dispels cold and wind, treating everything without exception. It provides extensive tonification; regular use is best. Elderly people taking it will gain extraordinary strength.
Herbs: Rongrong (Cynomorii Herba) (4 liang, soaked in wine), Ganshuyu (Dioscoreae Rhizoma Exsiccatum), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus) (each 2.5 liang), Duzhong (Eucommiae Cortex) (3.5 liang), Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix, soaked in wine), Tusizi (Cuscutae Semen, soaked in wine), Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix) (each 2 liang above)... (text layout is chaotic, inferring standard ingredients).
Preparation and Administration: Grind into powder. Separately, take 0.5 jin of Rongrong powder, boil with wine to make a paste, mix and form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 50-70 pills per dose on an empty stomach with warm wine... (text missing).

Xiaoshi Jianfa, Jin Fangshi Huang, Zengsun Guirong Wan (Digestive Reduction Method, Advancing Sexual Activity [Text Error], Zengsun Guirong Pill)
Nourishes Liver and Kidney, benefits Heart Blood, benefits legs and knees, solidifies skin and flesh, beautifies complexion, stimulates male potency; a good medicine for health preservation. This formula... (text missing) Kidney Blood, Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma) guides other herbs into the Kidney.
Herbs: Shugan Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata, soaked in wine nine times steamed), Lurong (Cervi Cornu Deglorificatum, remove hair, roast with su), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus) (each 4 liang), Shanyao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma, soaked in wine), Shanzhuyu (Corni Fructus, remove core), Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma, soaked in wine overnight, each 1.5 liang), Da Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (4 liang, remove radicle), Guanzi Gui (Cinnamomi Ramulus) (2 liang, remove coarse bark).
Preparation and Administration: Grind into powder. Use 0.5 jin of real Deer Antler Glue, finely chopped, boil in a silver or earthenware vessel, form pills with wine the size of paulownia seeds. Take 50 pills per dose on an empty stomach with warm wine... (text missing).

Zengsun Leling Tang (Modified Leling Decoction)
Indicated for various deficiencies, acute pain in the lower abdomen, distension in the hypochondrium, fullness below the umbilicus, irritability and palpitations in the chest, sallow complexion, dry lips and mouth, cold hands and feet, spontaneous sweating, stiffness and tension in the waist and back, soreness and pain in bones and muscles, cough with panting, inability to eat. Due to overwork or post-illness... (text missing).
Herbs: Huangqi (Astragali Radix, remove radicle), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, remove radicle), Jupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, remove white pith), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, remove tail), Guixin (Cinnamomi Cortex), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Qianhu (Peucedani Radix, remove radicle), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Fuling (Poria), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma Praeparatum, washed in boiling water, 2.5 liang), Yuanzhi (Polygalae Radix, 3 fen, remove heart, stir-fried).
Preparation and Administration: Crush into a powder. Take 3 qian per dose, decoct with 1.5 sheng water, 5 slices of fresh ginger, and 2 red dates, take before meals. If abdominal fullness and poor appetite, remove dates. Deficiency of lower jiao... (text missing).

Huangqi Wan (Astragalus Pill)
Indicated for Kidney Wind-Deficiency in men, attacking the head and face causing puffiness, cicada-like ringing in ears, dizziness of head and eyes, stiffness of neck and back, sinking to waist and legs, leg sores, difficulty walking, hidden pain in soles, inability to bear weight, tendon contraction, inability to flex and extend, weakness in four limbs, soreness in all joints, cold and heaviness in waist and legs, slippery and frequent urination. Also indicated for flaccid paralysis and wind-bi, numbness all over the body. Also treats Women's Blood-Wind, itching and pain in limbs, weak knees and ankles, difficulty rising and sitting.
Herbs: Huangqi (Astragali Radix, remove radicle), Du Jili (Tribuli Fructus, stir-fried, remove spines), Huixiang (Foeniculi Fructus, stir-fried), Chuanlianzi (Toosendan Fructus, remove core), Chuanwu (Aconiti Radix, processed, remove skin and navel), Chixiaodou (Phaseoli Semen Rubrum).
Preparation and Administration: Grind into powder, make pills with wine and flour paste the size of paulownia seeds. Take 15 pills per dose with warm wine or salt water. Women take with vinegar water. Take on an empty stomach.

Huixiang Wan (Fennel Pill)
Indicated for long-term deficiency of the primal organ in men, attacking cold Qi, abdominal pain, stiffness of waist and back, sallow complexion, reduced appetite, and Bladder and Small Intestine Qi pain. Also treats Kidney Wind-Toxin, facial puffiness, dim vision, tinnitus, weakness in knees and legs, swelling, pain, and sores. Women with Cold-Deficiency of the Blood Organ, poor appetite and strength, limb pain. Long-term use tonifies deficiency, dispels cold-wind, strengthens sinews and bones, brightens ears and eyes.
Herbs: Weilingxian (Clematidis Radix et Rhizoma, wash to remove soil), Chuanlianzi (Toosendan Fructus, stir-fried), Chuanwu (Aconiti Radix, remove skin and navel, each 3 liang), Duzhong (Eucommiae Cortex), Wuyao (Linderae Radix) (5 liang), Chuanjiao (Sichuan Pepper, remove eyes and closed ones), Huixiang (Foeniculi Fructus, stir-fried).
Preparation and Administration: Grind into powder, make pills with boiled flour paste the size of paulownia seeds. Take on an empty stomach, before evening meal, 20 pills with warm wine, salt water is also acceptable. Paste made with wine. Small Intestine Qi... (text missing).

Huanxiao Dan (Return to Youth Elixir)
Tonifies Heart and Kidney deficiency, weak Spleen and Stomach, consumed Spirit and Will. Heavy waist and legs, confused spirit, stagnant Qi and Blood, loss of taste, emaciation and fatigue, turbid white urine, deafness, dim vision.
Herbs: Shanyao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma), Chuan Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix, soaked in wine, each 1.5 liang), Baifuling (Poria, remove skin), Chushizi (Celosiae Fructus), Bo Shang Huixiang (Foeniculi Fructus imported), Bajitian (Morindae Officinalis Radix, remove heart, soak in wine), Gouqizi (Lycii Fructus), Zhuyu (Corni Fructus, remove core).
Preparation and Administration: Grind into powder, refine honey, steam dates until cooked, remove skin and cores, mix and form pills the size of paulownia seeds, coat with 5 qian of Cinnabar powder. Take 30 pills per dose on an empty stomach with warm wine or salt water, three times a day. For restless Heart Qi, add Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix). For low spirit, add Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus). For weak Yang, add Xuduan (Dipsaci Radix).

Tianzhen Wan (Innocent Child Pill)
Indicated for men and women who have previously lost blood or suffered hemorrhage, emaciation, complete anorexia, inability to walk, flaccid and weak limbs, dried blood, insufficiency of form and spirit. If there is loose bowels and anorexia, conservative treatment has no cure. If the throat is narrow and swallowing is difficult, start with 5-7 pills and gradually increase the number to nourish. Long-term use gives ruddy complexion, generates blood for those lacking it. For dry fluids and dry stools, it is effective. Both excess-with-deficiency and deficiency-with-excess can be treated.
Herbs: Yangrou (Mutton) (7 jin, lean, remove fascia and fat skin, slice open to insert herbs), Rongrong (Cynomorii Herba) (10 liang), Shi Shanyao (Fresh Dioscoreae Rhizoma, peeled, 10 liang), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix).
Preparation and Administration: Place the four herbs inside the mutton, wrap tightly, tie with hemp thread. Take 4 bottles of high-quality glutinous rice wine, boil until wine is consumed, then add 2 sheng of water and boil again... (text missing). Medicine and food... (text missing).

Dixian Dan (Immortal Earth Elixir)
Indicated for men's five labors and seven injuries, exhausted Kidney Qi, painful difficulty walking. Women's cold Blood Sea, irregular menstruation, cold viscera and infertility. Also treats... (text missing), intestinal wind with bleeding, all wind and Qi disorders. Someone with wind-disease, spasms, pain, and bi-syndrome was cured instantly after taking it.
Herbs: Chuan Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix, soaked in wine, 4 liang), Rongrong (Cynomorii Herba, soaked in wine, 4 liang), Fupenzi (Rubiae Fructus), Baifu Zi (Belleldonis Bulbus), Tusizi (Cuscutae Semen, soaked in wine), Chixiaodou (Phaseoli Semen Rubrum), Tian Nanxing (Arisaematis Rhizoma, each... liang)... (text missing).
Preparation and Administration: Grind into powder, make pills with wine and flour paste the size of paulownia seeds. Take 30 pills per dose on an empty stomach with wine.

Buguzhi San (Psoralea Powder)
Indicated for illness caused by damp-cold, leading to exhaustion of Yang Qi over time, where mineral tonics are ineffective. This formula achieves success. Regular use extends life, benefits Qi, brightens eyes, and strengthens sinews and bones. Avoid eating rapeseed and sheep blood.
Herbs: Hao Pozhi (Psoraleae Fructus) (10 liang, selected, washed clean, ground into powder), Hutao Rou (Walnut Kernel, peeled, 20 liang, ground into paste).
Preparation and Administration: Refine honey, mix the two ingredients evenly like syrup, store in a pottery vessel. In the morning, dissolve one spoonful of medicine in warm wine, or warm water. Or make into pills.

Gongfang Ruilian Wan (Palace Formula Lotus Pill)
Treats dampness, calms the Heart, resolves phlegm, warms Kidney Water, harmonizes Blood, removes black moles.
Herbs: Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma, governs Spleen. 1 jin. Soaked in wine 4 liang, vinegar 4 liang, rice wash water 4 liang, raw 4 liang), Lianrou (Lot Semen Removed Core, governs Heart. 1 jin, remove heart)... (text missing), Shu... (text missing).
Preparation and Administration: Grind into powder, use liver paste, boil with wine, make pills with flour the size of paulownia seeds. Take 40 pills per dose on an empty stomach with warm wine or salt water.

Wuming Dan (Nameless Elixir)
Tonifies deficiency, guards Spirit, astringes essence and secures Yang pathway. Men taking it achieve miraculous results.
Herbs: Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) (1 jin, do not soak, pound until slightly smooth, sieve to remove coarse skin), Longgu (Fossilia Ossis Mastodi) (1 liang), Chishizhi (Halloysitum Rubrum) (2 liang), Da... (text missing), Chuanwu (Aconiti Radix) (1 liang, stir-fried), Lianrou (Lot Semen Removed Core), Baifuling (Poria, remove skin), Yuanzhi (Polygalae Radix, pounded, boiled in Licorice water to take skin, mixed with ginger juice and stir-fried, each 1 liang).
Preparation and Administration: Grind into powder, boil with wine, make pills with flour paste the size of paulownia seeds, coat with 1 liang of separately ground Cinnabar. Start with 30 pills, gradually up to 100. Before meals, with warm wine or rice drink.

Da Jianzhong Tang (Great Construct the Middle Decoction)
Indicated for various deficiencies, acute pain in the lower abdomen, distension in the hypochondrium, soreness and pain in bones and muscles, shortness of breath and panting. Much phlegm and cough, tidal fever and sweating, palpitations, stiffness and pain in waist and back, excessive sleeping with little rising.
Herbs: Huangqi (Astragali Radix, remove radicle), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparatum, processed, remove skin and navel), Lurong (Cervi Cornu Deglorificatum, steam in wine), Digupi (Lycei Cortex Radicis, remove wood), Xuduan (Dipsaci Radix, remove radicle), Shihu (Dendrobii Caulis, remove roots, 0.5 liang).
Preparation and Administration: Crush into a powder. Take 3 qian per dose, decoct with 1.5 sheng water and 5 slices of fresh ginger, take regardless of meals. For cough, add Kuandonghua (Farflos Flos). For hemoptysis, add Ejiao (Colla Corii Asini).

Huangqi Jianzhong Tang (Astragalus Construct the Middle Decoction)
Indicated for men and women with various deficiencies, acute pain in the lower abdomen, distension in the hypochondrium, fullness below the umbilicus, irritability and palpitations in the chest, sallow complexion, dry lips and mouth, weakness and heaviness, chest fullness and shortness of breath, stiffness and pain in waist and back, soreness in bones and muscles, panting and fatigue upon movement, inability to eat. Due to overwork or post-illness non-recovery, all are suitable.
Herbs: Huangqi (Astragali Radix, remove radicle, 3 liang), Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex, 3 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried, 2 liang), Baishaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) (6 liang).
Preparation and Administration: Crush into a powder. Take 3 qian per dose, decoct with 1.5 sheng water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 date, strain, add a little maltose, boil until dissolved. Take on an empty stomach.

Renshen Huangqi San (Ginseng and Astragalus Powder)
Indicated for deficiency-labor with guest-heat, emaciation, limb fatigue, five-palm heat, dry mouth and throat, flushed cheeks and palpitations, evening tidal fever, night sweats, obstruction in chest and hypochondrium, reduced appetite and increased thirst, thick sticky sputum, occasional pus and blood.
Herbs: Tianmendong (Asparagi Radix, remove heart, 3 liang), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma Praeparatum, washed in boiling water seven times to remove slipperiness, stir-fried with ginger juice), Sangbaipi (Mori Cortex, stir-fried, each 1.5 liang), Biejia (Testudinis et Carapacis et Plastrum, remove skirt...) (liang), Huangqi (Astragali Radix)... (text missing).
Preparation and Administration: Crush into a powder. Take 3 major qian per dose, decoct with 1.5 sheng water, take warm after meals.

Anshen Wan (Peace the Kidney Pill)
Indicated for long-term accumulation of Yin-Cold in the Kidney, cold deficiency of the Bladder, exhaustion of the lower origin, heavy ears and scorched lips, swelling and pain in waist and legs, pinching pain in umbilical and abdominal area, stabbing pain in both hypochondria, hard pain in lower abdomen, damp itching in the lower part, nocturnal emission in dreams,恍惚 (fluctuating spirit) and frequent fright, dry skin, lackluster face, bland taste, lack of desire to drink, loose stool, slippery and frequent urination, mental unrest, forgetfulness. Regular use tonifies Primal Yang, benefits Kidney Qi, with remarkable efficacy.
Herbs: Taoren (Persicae Semen, bran-fried, 4 liang 8 qian), Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex) (1 liang 6 qian), Bai Jili (Tribuli Fructus, stir-fried, remove spines), Bajitian (Morindae Officinalis Radix, remove heart), Rongrong (Cynomorii Herba, soak in wine, remove...) (skin)... (text missing).
Preparation and Administration: Grind into powder, make pills with refined honey the size of paulownia seeds. Take 30 pills per dose with warm wine or salt water, on an empty stomach before meals. For Small Intestine Qi, stir-fry Huixiang (Foeniculi Fructus)... (text missing).

Shuanghe Tang (Double Harmony Decoction)
Indicated for men and women with five labors, six extremes, seven injuries, simultaneous deficiency of Heart and Kidney, scarcity of essence, blood, and Qi, resulting in deficiency-labor, withering of all bones, limb laziness, alternating chills and fever, cough and dry throat, panting and fatigue upon movement, sallow complexion, susceptibility to other diseases upon slight contact. If injured by cold, undigested food remains, spleen pain and abdominal pain, dysentery and vomiting. If injured by heat, dizziness and vertigo, phlegm-saliva and panting, five-palm heat. Due to irregular diet or exertion, joy, anger, fear, or fright, illness follows. Or false distension without appetite. Or eating much but not gaining muscle, irritability with deficiency sweat and night sweats. All deficiency-labor cases unsuitable for drying herbs should take this. Regular use regulates the middle, nourishes Qi, benefits blood, nurtures spirit, harmonizes Stomach, promotes appetite, and tonifies deficiency.
Herbs: Baishaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) (3.5 liang), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, wash clean, stir-fry with wine), Shudihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata, wash, steam in wine), Huangqi (Astragali Radix, remove radicle, honey-fried, each 1.5 liang).
Preparation and Administration: Crush into a powder. Take 3 qian per dose, decoct with 3 slices of fresh ginger and 2 red dates, take on an empty stomach before meals. Avoid raw, cold fruits and nuts.

Shisiwei Jianzhong Tang (Fourteen-Ingredient Construct the Middle Decoction)
Indicated for insufficiency of Ying and Wei, injury to all fu and zang organs, accumulated fatigue and deficiency, emaciation, shortness of breath and lethargy, alternating chills and fever, headache, cough with frothy sputum, cold hands and feet, pale and colorless face, urgency in lower abdomen, pain in all joints, night sweating, fright and palpitations in dreams, frequent urination, extreme deficiency from blood loss, palpitations and dark face, long-term deficiency of Spleen and Kidney, dietary insufficiency.
Herbs: Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, remove radicle, wash, soak in wine, bake), Baishaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, wash), Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix, remove heart), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Rongrong (Cynomorii Herba, soak in wine overnight)... Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma Praeparatum, wash in boiling water)... (text missing).
Preparation and Administration: Equal parts, crush into powder. Take 3 qian per dose, decoct with 3 slices of fresh ginger and 2 red dates, take with the decoction.

Qing'e Wan (Green Back Pill)
Indicated for weak Kidney Qi invaded by wind-cold, or conflict between blood and Qi, causing waist pain as if broken, difficulty rising and sitting, inability to bend and stretch, inability to turn. Due to overwork injuring the Kidney meridian. Or dwelling in damp places, earth qi injuring the waist. Or falling and injury, or wind-cold invasion, or Qi stagnation causing waist pain. Or feeling like a heavy object is tied to the waist, difficulty rising and sitting. All can be treated. (Formula see Waist Pain category.)

Shiquan Dabu Tang (Ten Complete Great Tonifying Decoction)
Indicated for men and women with various deficiencies, five labors and seven injuries, anorexia, long-term illness and deficiency, occasional tidal fever, Qi attacking the spine, back pain, nocturnal emission in dreams, sallow complexion, weak knees and legs, all post-illness Qi not returning to normal, worry and thought, damaging blood and Qi, weak Spleen and Kidney Qi, five-palm irritability. All are treated. This medicine is warm but not hot, effectively tonifies evenly, nourishes Qi and spirit, awakens Spleen and stops... (text missing), evil, warms Spleen and Kidney, efficacy cannot be fully described. Also named Shibu Tang.
Herbs: Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, remove radicle), Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex, remove coarse bark), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Shudihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata, wash, steam in wine, bake), Fuling (Poria, remove skin), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Huangqi (Astragali Radix).
Preparation and Administration: Crush into a powder. Take 3 qian per dose, decoct with 1.5 sheng water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 date, take on an empty stomach.

Qinjiao Biejia San (Gentian and Turtle Shell Powder)
Indicated for Qi and Blood labor-injury in men and women, limb fatigue, emaciation, vexing pain in bone joints, dizziness and flushed cheeks, withered limbs, sallow face, scorched lips and dry mouth, five-palm heat, phlegm and cough, radiating pain in waist and back, rising and lying down alternately, restless sleep, fluctuating spirit, occasional night sweats, bitter taste and loss of taste, aversion to food. Also treats mountain miasma, alternating chills and fever.
Herbs: Jingjie (Schizonepetae Spica, remove stems), Beimu (Fritillariae Thunbergii Bulbus, remove heart, each 1 liang), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix) (0.5 liang), Gan Ge (Puerariae Lobatae Radix) (2 liang), Tianxianteng (Aristolochiae Manshuriensis Caulis), Qianhu (Peucedani Radix, each 1 liang), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix, stir-fried, each... one...) (text missing).
Preparation and Administration: Crush into a powder. Take 3 qian per dose, decoct with 1.5 sheng water and 3 slices of fresh ginger, take anytime. Make into powder, mix with wine is also acceptable. Regular use nourishes Qi and Blood, regulates... (text missing).

Chenxiang Biejia San (Agarwood and Turtle Shell Powder)
Indicated for men and women with five labors and seven injuries, Qi and Blood deficiency, stiffness of waist and back, heavy hands and feet, soreness in all joints, dark yellow face, laziness, panting and fatigue upon movement, discomfort in chest and diaphragm, cough with phlegm-saliva, vivid dreams at night, night sweats and loss of essence, lethargy and weakness, emaciated muscles, anorexia, daily emaciation. All labor injuries and various deficiencies can be treated.
Herbs: Ganxie (Dry Scorpion) (2.5 qian), Chenxiang (Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Bajitian (Morindae Officinalis Radix, remove heart, each 0.5 liang), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparatum, remove skin and navel, 1 liang), Roudoukou (Myristicae Semen)... Fuling (Poria), Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix, stir-fry with juice, each 0.5 liang).
Preparation and Administration: Crush into a powder. Take 3 qian per dose, decoct with 1.5 sheng water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, 2 cun of scallion white, and 2 broken red dates, take on an empty stomach before meals.

Xiao Anshen Wan (Small Peace the Kidney Pill)
Indicated for deficiency of Kidney Qi, cold exhaustion of the lower origin, frequent urination at night, limb fatigue, gradual emaciation, heavy waist and knees, lethargy and weakness, confusion, cicada-like ringing in ears, colorless face, diarrhea and borborygmus, dim vision, tooth decay and pain. All are treated.
Herbs: Xiangfu (Cyperi Rhizoma), Chuanwu (Aconiti Radix), Chuanlianzi (Toosendan Fructus) (each 0.5 jin. Boil with 2 liang salt and 2 sheng water until dry, crush, bake), Shugan Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata) (4 liang).