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Treats cases where smallpox lesions have crusted and fallen off, accompanied by high fever that persists for days; this prescription is indicated.
Bupleuri Radix (Chaihu) and Ophiopogonis Radix (Maidong), each 3.5 qian; roasted Licorice Root (Gancao), Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen), and Scrophulariae Radix (Xuanshen), each 1.5 qian. Decoct in water and take orally.

Treats wind-heat cough and pharyngeal obstruction occurring during the transition between crusted and uncrusted smallpox lesions.
Platycodonis Radix (Jiegeng), Licorice Root (Gancao), and Saposhnikoviae Radix (Fangfeng), in equal parts. Decoct in water and take orally.

Treats pediatric smallpox during the transition between uncrusted and crusted stages, presenting with generalized high fever, hard dry stools, aphthous ulcers in the mouth and tongue, or sore throat and swelling, teeth... [text truncated].
Arctii Fructus (Niubangzi), stir-fried, 4 liang; Schizonepetae Spica (Jingjiesui); roasted Licorice Root (Gancao), each 2 liang. [Text truncated, missing decoction instructions and subsequent content].

Treats slow eruption of smallpox. After red spots appear but fail to elevate and erupt, indicating blood deficiency preventing pus formation, or inverted crusting (Dao Ye), indicating failure to form pustules, or abdominal distension and fullness, dark scanty urine, and lingering residual heat without other symptoms, this formula is suitable.
Arnebiae Radix seu Lithospermi Radix (Zicao), Akebiae Caulis (Mutong), roasted Licorice Root (Gancao), Astragali Radix (Huangqi), Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (Zhike), stir-fried. If constipation is present, add Zhike; if not constipated, add 100 grains of glutinous rice.
Take 3 qian per dose, decoct in water and take orally.
Alternative prescription: Add Costi Rhizoma (Muxiang) and Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuanxiong). Glutinous rice can detoxify and promote eruption.

Treats smallpox after crusting and falling off, presenting with body heat, dry nose, thick sticky nasal discharge and saliva, normal stool, yellow-red urine, and also effective for cough.
Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen), Bupleuri Radix (Chaihu), Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui), Paeoniae Radix (Shaoyao), Anemarrhenae Rhizoma (Zhimu), Mori Cortex (Sangbaipi), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu), Astragali Radix (Huangqi), Asteris Radix (Ziwan), Lycii Cortex (Digupi), Poria (Fuling), Licorice Root (Gancao), Platycodonis Radix (Jiegeng), Gypsum Fibrosum (Shigao), each 2 liang; Scutellariae Radix (Huangqin), 5 qian. Take 3 qian per dose, with 3 qian of fresh ginger, decoct in water and take orally.

Treats smallpox during the transition from impending to actual crusting, presenting with high fever, phlegm-fullness, chest oppression, hard dry stools, dyspnea when lying down. It is suitable unless there are signs such as lack of head warmth, cold feet, abdominal distension, diarrhea, and teeth grinding. Do not use if the pulse is faint.
Peucedani Radix (Qianhu), Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (Zhike), Red Poria (Chi Fu), Rhubarbi Radix et Rhizoma (Dahuang), steamed; roasted Licorice Root (Gancao), each 5 qian. Decoct in water and take orally.

Treats smallpox during the transition from impending to actual crusting, where toxin attacks the eyes, causing corneal opacity obscuring the pupil, gritty sensation in the eyes, and continuous tearing.
Eriocauli Flos (Gujingcao), 1 liang; raw Concha Meretricis et Cyclinae (Sheng Ge Fen), 2 liang.
Grind the above into fine powder. Take one leaf-shaped slice of pig liver, cut into pieces with a bamboo knife, and sprinkle the powder inside. Tie securely with grass rope, suspend the package in a clay pot, and cook thoroughly in clear rice wash water. Have the child eat it. For blueish opaque eyes, add 1 qian of black soybean skin and use together.