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Treating consumptive diseases (Xu Lao, 虚劳) and other conditions, long-term administration yields significant efficacy.
Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Huang Bo (Phellodendri Cortex) [remove these two if there is heat in the Lungs], Sheng Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix), Shu Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata), Tian Dong (Asparagi Radix), Mai Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix), Niu Xi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix), Gou Qi Zi (Lycii Fructus), Yuan Yuan Rou (Longan Arillus), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus), Gui Ban (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum), Huang Niu Rou Gao (Beef Paste) [Take yellow beef, remove skin and fat, soak to remove blood water, change water frequently to eliminate fishy odor, decoct into thick juice, remove meat residue, and boil down to paste], Li Zhi (Pear Juice) [prepared by self-decoction].
The above fourteen ingredients are taken in equal proportions, with Wu Wei Zi halved.
This formula benefits Qi and Blood, generates body fluids, tonifies Essence and Marrow, and strengthens sinews and bones. For those with weak constitutions, it is advisable to take it prophylactically; over time, its miraculous effects will manifest. For the elderly who take it regularly, it can ward off external pathogens and aid fertility; truly, it is a divine elixir for health preservation.

It invigorates the Spleen, opens the appetite, eliminates food stagnation, stops diarrhea, harmonizes the Zang-Fu organs, and nourishes Ying (Nutritive) and Wei (Defensive) Qi. Its miraculous effects cannot be fully described.
Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) [tonifies the Original Qi of the Spleen and Stomach, 3 liang], Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) [invigorates Spleen Yang, steamed with soil from old wall mixed with honey and processed nine times with milk] (Note: The text says "Mi Tong Ru Jiu Zhi", usually implies processing with honey or milk/honey mixture, here interpreted as processed with honey/milk), Dou Kou (Cardamomi Fructus Rotundus) [remove shell, stir-fried, 1.5 liang], Lian Zi Ren (Nelumbinis Semen) [remove plumule, stir-fried, 1.5 liang], Huo Xiang (Agastaches Herba) (5 qian), Yi Yi Ren (Coicis Semen) [washed clean, stir-fried, 3 liang], Qian Shi (Euryales Semen) [tonifies Spleen Yin, stir-fried, 1.5 liang], Zha Rou (Crataegi Fructus) [stir-fried until charred, 2 liang], Bai Kou Ren (Amomi Fructus Rotundus) [remove coat, stir-fried, 3 qian], Ju Hong (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Rubrum) [pungent and aromatic to unblock stagnant Qi, 2 liang], Mai Ya (Hordei Fructus Germinatus) [stir-fried until charred, 1.5 liang], Shen Qu (Massa Medicata Fermentata) [resolves stagnation to assist digestive transport, stir-fried, 2 liang], Chuan Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma) [clears and drains Stomach/Spleen fire, wine-fried, 5 qian], Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix) [acts as a carrier agent, baked, 5 qian], Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma) [drains dampness from Spleen/Stomach, salt-water fried, 3.5 qian].
Total eighteen ingredients, formed into pills with honey, size of a bullet, weighing 4-5 qian each, taken dissolved in boiling water.
This formula is the supreme medicine for regulating and tonifying the Spleen and Stomach. The indications listed under this formula are not specifically designed for consumptive disease. However, in consumptive disease, the Spleen and Stomach are of utmost importance. If there is poor appetite and frequent diarrhea, using methods to tonify the Spleen is appropriate, provided one avoids the harm of excessive Yang flourishing! Commentary: Mr. Jiayan discussed the formula Shen Shu Gao (Ginseng and Atractylodes Paste), stating that among medicines for treating consumptive disease, none are more effective and rapid than this. However, consumptive diseases belonging to Qi deficiency and Yang deficiency types are extremely rare.