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Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng) benefits the internal organs, and Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae) harmonizes the middle jiao. Using Huang Qi (Radix Astragali) solidifies the couli (skin and muscle interstices), while Chan Tui (Periostracum Cicadae) opens the muscular layer. Hong Hua (Flos Carthami) has the merit of invigorating blood and generating blood; Sheng Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae Preparata) has the effect of cooling blood and nourishing blood. If the pox are sufficiently red, it is appropriate to add them. Zi Cao (Radix Arnebiae) smooths the skin and unblocks orifices; when toxins are congested, it can promote movement. It is beneficial for heat syndromes, but misusing it in deficiency-cold patterns leads to loose stools. Shan Zha (Fructus Crataegi) is good at suppressing sore pain and eliminating food stagnation; it regulates stagnant qi in tonifying formulas and resolves depression in formulas that vent the muscular layer. Its function lies in lightening the exterior and cooling the interior, with efficacy similar to Jing Jie (Herba Schizonepetae) and Lian Qiao (Fructus Forsythiae) in venting the muscular layer and dispersing congestion. The subtlety lies in Chan Tui (Periostracum Cicadae) and Ze Xie (not explicitly mentioned as "Chan Mu", likely referring to Chan Tui and possibly a typo for another herb or just Chan Tui again, but context suggests Chan Tui and potentially others like Jie Geng later. However, text says "Chan Mu", likely a textual variant or error for Chan Tui and maybe Mu Dan Pi? No, later mentions Mu Dan Pi. Let's stick to literal: Chan Tui and... actually "Chan Mu" might be a typo for "Chan Tui" and "Mu Dan Pi" isn't here yet. Wait, "Chan Mu" usually refers to Chan Tui. Let's assume it means Chan Tui. But later it says "Jie Geng". Let's translate literally: The wonder lies in Chan Tui (Periostracum Cicadae) [and potentially a missing character or specific term 'Mu', but I will treat 'Chan Mu' as Chan Tui based on common usage or leave as Chan Tui if 'Mu' is a typo. Actually, looking at standard texts, this passage often reads "Chan Tui". I will translate as Chan Tui]. It benefits the throat and clears the airway, capable of dispersing and lifting. Its efficacy relies on Jie Geng (Radix Platycodi) to separate clear from turbid and benefit urination, eliminate pox toxins, and remove distension; no herb has greater efficacy than Da Fu Pi (Sclerium Arecae). Using Xiong Gui (Rhizoma Chuanxiong) guides clear yang to the exterior; it should not be omitted before the pox are full. Shao Yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba/Rubra) astringes yin qi to assist yang; it can be used after the pox fluid is sufficient. Mu Dan Pi (Cortex Moutan) removes toxins from the blood; it is a sacred medicine for high fever and profuse redness. Di Gu Pi (Cortex Lycii) removes toxins from the qi; it is excellent for scorched hair and fever. Guan Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex) has the ability to stir up yang qi; for those who are spiritually exhausted and listless, using it yields practical results. Ding Xiang (Flos Syzygii Aromatici) has the power to assist primal yang; for those with internal deficiency who fail to erupt, using it achieves miraculous results. Mu Xiang (Radix Aucklandiae) smooths qi and regulates the spleen; it must be used in decoctions for cold-type diarrhea. Gan Ge (Radix Puerariae) treats the muscular layer and reduces stomach heat; it must be added to formulas for thirst and irritability. Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae) and Fu Ling (Sclerotium Poriae) strengthen the stomach; assisting Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng) and Huang Qi (Radix Astragali) to boost qi. Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) and Sheng Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae Preparata) supplement yin deficiency; acting as sovereign agents with Zhi Ke (Fructus Aurantii) to moisten hardness. They resolve accumulated toxins in Xi Jiao (Cornu Rhinocerotis) and Huang Lian (Rhizoma Coptidis) formulas; they are suitable for use throughout stages only when heat is extreme. Mai Dong (Radix Ophiopogonis) and Wu Wei Zi (Fructus Schisandrae) settle mental restlessness; they should always be added if there is a thirst syndrome. Da Fu Zi (Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata) returns to the root and unites with the source; it can regulate deficiency-cold and control shivering. Tian Hua Fen (Radix Trichosanthis) eliminates phlegm and clears the stomach, and gathers lung qi to produce voice. Bai Zhi (Radix Angelicae Dahuricae) disperses wind; pox toxins rely on it for dispersion. Zi Su Ye (Folium Perillae) circulates qi; excess pathogens rely on it for expulsion. Qiang Huo (Rhizoma Notopterygii) has the merit of transporting toxins to the exterior; Fang Feng (Radix Saposhnikoviae) has the subtlety of dispersing pathogens and driving out toxins. Jiang Can (Bombyx Batryticatus) is only beneficial for the skin and muscles; dispelling wind and stopping itching is like magic. Zhi Ke (Fructus Aurantii) can calm the chest and diaphragm; descending qi and widening the middle is most effective. Ma Huang (Herba Ephedrae) opens the couli and calms wheezing; congested qi relies on it for dispersal. Nong Po (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis) levels the stomach and warms the middle; abdominal distension uses it to dissipate. Long Gu (Os Draconis) and Ku Fan (Alumen) temporarily employ astringent methods to stop diarrhea; Mu Tong (Caulis Akebiae) and Zhu Ling (Sclerotium Polypori) are temporarily used to promote bowel movements. Gan Jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis) warms middle qi and stops vomiting; therefore, it should be used for stomach cold and deficiency diarrhea. Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei) sweeps the intestines and stomach, moistens dryness and hardens; therefore, it should be added for heat congestion and constipation. Niu Bang Zi (Fructus Arctii) clears and benefits the throat, vents the muscular layer and detoxifies. Sheng Ma (Rhizoma Cimicifugae) raises primal yang and can erupt sores. Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri) and Qian Hu (Radix Peucedani) resolve the muscular layer and stabilize the exterior; Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae) and Huang Bo (Cortex Phellodendri) reduce heat and eliminate macules. Bei Mu (Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae) stops coughing and opens phlegm; Shan Zhi Zi (Fructus Gardeniae) clears bowels and descends heat. Niu Huang (Calculus Bovis) transforms wind-heat and treats epilepsy; it truly has the effect of supporting the critical and saving emergencies. Long Nao Pian (Camphora) cools heart blood and rescues black sunken pox; it has the talent of restoring order from chaos. She Xiang (Moschus) unblocks orifices in the fine hairs and can also induce sweating; Xiong Huang (Realgar) detoxifies the zang-fu organs and can also clear phlegm. Chen Sha (Cinnabar) settles the heart and stabilizes the spirit, and has the ability to nourish and cool blood. Zhen Zhu (Margarita) penetrates the texture and moves, resolving heat in the bones and marrow. He Li Le (Fructus Cornus) astringes lung qi and binds the intestines; Rou Dou Kou (Arillus Myristicae) warms the spleen and stomach and stops diarrhea. Tian Ling Gai (Ossis Cranii Hominis) and Ren Chi (Dens Hominis) can loosen muscles; overuse causes flesh cracking and skin bursting. Chan Su (Venenum Bufonis) and Chuan Shan Jia (Squama Manis) are good at raising pox toxins; excessive application leads to empty shells. The dynamic power of drug properties is thus, and the mysteries of change are infinite.