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Juxiang Yinzi (Gathering Fragrance Decoction)

Treats seven types of hernia (various hernial disorders) caused by emotional injury (injury from the Seven Emotions: joy, anger, worry, thought, grief, fear, and fright), resulting in distension and pain in the heart and abdomen, with pain radiating to the lower back, hypochondrium, and back, making flexion and extension impossible.

Sandalwood (Tanxiang), Costus Root (Muxiang), Frankincense (Ruxiang), Agarwood (Chenxiang), Clove (Dingxiang) (none processed with fire), Agastache Leaf (Huoxiang Ye) (cleaned of soil, 1 liang each), Corydalis Rhizome (Yanhusuo) (stir-fried, skin removed), [Grass/Rhizome] (roasted, half a liang each). *Note: The original text has omissions here; based on the formula name "Juxiang" (Gathering Fragrance) and common formulations, these ingredients are typically included.*

Crush the herbs into a coarse powder. Take 4 qian per dose, add 1.5 cups of water, 7 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 red date. Decoct until reduced to 0.7 parts, strain, and take warm. No specific time restriction.

Jiawei Tongxin Yin (Modified Heart-Unblocking Decoction)

Treats excess heat in the Kidney and Bladder, Qi pain in the Small Intestine, and difficulty in urination.

Kudzu Flower Bud (Qumai Sui), Akebia Stem (Mutong) (skin and nodes removed), Gardenia Fruit (Zhizi) (shell removed), Scutellaria Root (Huangqin), Forsythia Fruit (Lianqiao), Licorice Root (Gancao), Aurantium (Zhiqiao) (pith removed), Toosendan Fruit (Chuanlianzi) (core removed, equal amounts).

Crush the herbs into a coarse powder. Take 5 qian per dose, add 1.5 cups of water, 20 stems of Juncus effusus (Dengxin Cao), and 5 stems of Plantago Herba (Cheqian Cao). Decoct together and take warm on an empty stomach.

Bazheng San (Eight-Utensils Powder)

Treats excess heat in Kidney Qi, characterized by a surging and rapid pulse, heat sensation in the lower abdomen, external genitalia, and anus, along with painful and difficult urination and defecation. Take 4 qian per dose, decoct with some stems of Juncus effusus (Dengxin Cao) and half a slice of Aurantium (Zhiqiao) (pith removed). Take warm before meals. If heat is severe, add 20 leaves of Lophatherum Herb (Dan Zhuye). (See this formula in the section on retention/difficulty in urination later.)

Wuji San (Five-Accumulations Powder)

Treats qi stagnation in the Bladder and Small Intestine causing unbearable pain in individuals with weak constitutions. Take 5 qian per dose, decoct with 3 slices of fresh ginger, 5 grains of Evodia Fruit (Wuzhuyu) stir-fried with salt, a pinch of Fennel Seed (Huixiang), and 5 cun of Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi). Take hot on an empty stomach. (See this formula in the previous section on Cold Syndrome in Shaoyang diseases.)

Pancong San (Coiled Scallion Powder)

Treats cold deficiency of the Spleen and Stomach in both men and women, leading to stagnant Qi that attacks and pierces the heart and abdomen, with pain radiating to the chest and hypochondrium. It also treats discomfort in the Bladder, Small Intestine, and Kidney Qi, as well as stabbing pain in women.

Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome (Cangzhu) (soaked in rice wash water overnight, sliced, dried), Licorice Root (Gancao) (roasted, 4 liang each), Corydalis Rhizome (Yanhusuo) (1.5 liang), Cinnamon Twig (Guangui) (bark removed), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang) (processed), Poria (Fuling) (skin removed), Tangerine Peel (Qingpi)... *Note: The original text has omissions here.*

Crush the herbs into a coarse powder. Take 5 qian per dose, add 1.5 cups of water. Add one stem of scallion white with roots intact. Decoct until reduced to 0.7 parts and take hot on an empty stomach.