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Treats conditions where there are no manifestations of the Six Channels (Taiyang, Yangming, Shaoyang, Taiyin, Shaoyin, Jueyin) externally, and no obstruction in defecation or urination internally. Due to weak intestinal blood failing to nourish the sinews, the limbs cannot move, the tongue is stiff and unable to speak.

Qinjiao (Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae), Chuanxiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong), Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), Qianghuo (Rhizoma Notopterygii), Shengdihuang (Radix Rehmanniae Preparata), Fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae), Huangqin (Radix Scutellariae), Baishao (Radix Paeoniae Alba), Baizhi (Radix Angelicae Dahuricae), Baizhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae), Duhuo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis), Shudihuang (Radix Rehmanniae Preparata), Xixin (Herba Asari), Baifuling (Poria with Hostwood), decocted with ginger water. If there is epigastric fullness (Xin Xia Pi), add Zhishi (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus).

Treats liver deficiency invaded by wind pathogen, causing the soul to scatter and fail to reside within during sleep (restlessness of the spirit).

Zhenzhumu (Concha Margaritifera), Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), Shudihuang (Radix Rehmanniae Preparata), Renshen (Radix Ginseng), Suanzaoren (Semen Ziziphi Spinosae), Fushen (Poria with Pine Root), Baiziren (Semen Platycladi) (each 1 qian); Xijiao (Cornu Rhinocerotis), Chenxiang (Lignum Aquilariae Resinatum) (each 5 qian). Grind into powder, make pills with honey, size of Torreya seeds, coat with Zhusha (Cinnabar). Take 40-50 pills per dose, swallow with Bohe Tang (Mint Decoction) after meals, three times a day.

Treats facial paralysis (deviation of mouth and eyes), hemiplegia, all types of wind epilepsy, aphasia, and wind-induced flaccid paralysis.

Song says: I have Huangu Dan (Bone-Changing Pill), passed down with extreme secrecy; it opens the patient's heart, supports the arm of the frail elder; strong qi extends life, clear spirit keeps eyes bright. Zhang Xianweng of Nanshan lived to 380 years old. Ingredients include: Huaipi (Pericarpium Sophorae Flavae), Chuanxiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong), Simianmi (Duzhong), Baizhi (Radix Angelicae Dahuricae). Xianrenfang (Fangfeng), Shouwu (He Shou Wu), Manjingzi (Fructus Viticis) — ten items each in equal proportion. Kuxin (Sophorae Flavescentis Cortex) and Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix) are halved; Longnao (Borneolum Syntheticum) and Shexiang (Moschus) are used in small amounts. Coat with Zhusha (Cinnabar). Use Mahuang Gao (Ephedra Paste) to bind and form pills, size like finger joints. Preparation must be done in a secluded room, not seen by women. Take one pill before bed at night; sweat will moisten the whole body, eliminating myriad diseases, as if accompanying immortals.

Mahuang (decocted into paste), Simianmi (i.e., Duzhong/Cortex Eucommiae), Huaiguozizi (seed of Pericarpium Sophorae Flavae), Sangbaipi (Cortex Mori Radicis), Chuanxiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong), Baizhi (Radix Angelicae Dahuricae), Weilingxian (Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae? Note: Traditionally Radix Clematidis Armandii or similar, here likely Clematis), Renshen (Radix Ginseng), Fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae), Heshouwou (Radix Polygoni Multiflori), Manjingzi (Fructus Viticis) (each 1 qian); Kuxin (Sophorae Flavescentis Cortex), Wweizi (Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis), Guangmuxiang (Radix Aucklandiae) (each 5 qian); Shexiang (Moschus) (small amount, ground), Zhusha (Cinnabar) (ground, for coating, amount不拘/not limited), Longnao (Borneolum Syntheticum) (small amount, ground). Grind into powder, mix and pound with Mahuang Gao (Ephedra Paste) fifteen thousand times. Divide each liang of powder into ten pills. Take one pill per dose, swallow with warm wine after food and before sleep. Cover with heavy clothing; when sweating occurs, rub the body. The prescription notes should include tonifying adjustments and avoiding wind-cold. "Simianmi" refers to Duzhong (Cortex Eucommiae).