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Body pain without sweating indicates a Exterior Excess Syndrome; body pain after sweating indicates an Exterior Deficiency Syndrome. In the latter case, Guizhi Xinjia Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction with Added Ginseng) is indicated, which is Guizhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction) with increased doses of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) and Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), plus Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma). If the Chi pulse at the cun-kou position is slow, indicating blood deficiency and insufficient Ying Qi (Nutritive Qi), Ji Zhong Tang (Jianzhong Decoction) with Huangqi (Astragali Radix) should be used to tonify Ying Blood. If Shaoyin disease (Disease of the Heart and Kidney channels) presents with deep pulse and cold extremities, Fuzi Tang (Aconite Decoction) is indicated. If Jueyin disease (Disease of the Liver channel) presents with profuse sweating, diarrhea with undigested food, and cold extremities, Sini Tang (Frigid Extremities Decoction) is indicated. For rheumatism causing whole-body pain with difficulty in turning the body, accompanied by tendon pulling and vexatious pain, Guizhi Fuzi Tang (Cinnamon Twig and Aconite Decoction) is appropriate.

[Note] Body pain without sweating belongs to Exterior Excess Syndrome, for which Mahuang Tang (Ephedra Decoction) is suitable. Body pain after sweating belongs to Exterior Deficiency Syndrome, for which Guizhi Xinjia Tang is suitable. This formula consists of Guizhi Tang doubled in Shengjiang and Shaoyao, with added Renshen. "Gui Jia" refers to adding these herbs to Guizhi Tang. A slow Chi pulse with blood deficiency and insufficient Ying Qi means that even if sweating has not occurred, diaphoresis (sweating method) is contraindicated; instead, Ji Zhong Tang with Huangqi should be used to tonify Ying Blood. Shaoyin disease refers to body pain accompanied by a Shaoyin deep pulse and cold limbs. "Fuzi Zhi" means treating with Fuzi Tang. Jueyin disease refers to body pain accompanied by Jueyin cold extremities, unceasing sweating, and diarrhea of undigested food. "Sini Yi" means treating with Sini Tang. Rheumatism refers to body pain caused by Wind-Dampness. "Jin tong nan zhuan ce" implies that Dampness causes whole-body pain preventing turning of the body. "Che yin fan teng" implies that Wind causes tendon pulling and restless, vexatious pain. "Gui Fu Yi" means Guizhi Fuzi Tang is appropriate.

Restlessness manifests as physical agitation, while vexation manifests as mental disturbance. If there is no restlessness but difficulty sleeping, it should be viewed as a Heat syndrome. Severe Ao Dao (mental depression and irritability) without cold pathology requires observation from the perspectives of Yin/Yang and Interior/Exterior. Various Fan syndromes, regardless of whether they occur before or after the three methods (sweating, vomiting, purging), if accompanied by soft stools, are treated with decoctions such as Zhizi Chi Tang (Gardenia and Soybean Decoction) or Zhuye Shigao Tang (Bamboo Leaf and Gypsum Decoction). If stools are hard, Baihu Tang (White Tiger Decoction) or the Three Chengqi Decoctions are indicated. Restlessness appearing with Yin syndromes belongs to Cold.

[Note] Physical movement due to heat and unrest is called "Zao" (restlessness); mental disturbance due to heat is called "Fan" (vexation). Fan disturbs internally, while Zao moves externally; thus, there is mental vexation without bodily restlessness, and bodily restlessness without mental vexation. Generally, Fan belongs to Yang, and Zao belongs to Yin. If one experiences severe internal depression and irritability (Ao Dao), unable to sleep, and this does not co-occur with Zao, it is not a Cold disease and should be regarded as Heat. However, Zao is different and must be treated by distinguishing between Interior/Exterior and Yin/Yang. For example, Taiyang disease may present with inability to sweat and restlessness/vexation, indicating the exterior pattern, which is the Da Qinglong Tang (Major Green Dragon Decoction) syndrome. Yangming disease may present with hardness in the epigastrium with restlessness/vexation, indicating the Yang aspect, which is the Baihu Tang syndrome. The Three Yin diseases may present with vomiting, diarrhea, and cold extremities with restlessness/vexation, indicating the Yin aspect, which is the Sini Tang category syndrome. "Various Fan" refers to vexation, insomnia, and Ao Dao. "Regardless of the three methods" means regardless of whether sweating, vomiting, or purging methods have been applied previously. If the stool is not hard, Zhuye Shigao Tang, Wendan Tang (Warm Gallbladder Decoction), or Zhizi Chi Tang can be used. If the stool is hard, Baihu Tang or the Three Chengqi Decoctions can be used according to the depth of heat. "Zao seen with Yin" means when restlessness accompanies Three Yin syndromes, it belongs to Yin-Cold restlessness, and Sini Tang, Lizhong Tang (Regulate the Middle Decoction), or Wuzhuyu Tang (Evodia Decoction) are appropriate.