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Modified Qín Lián Sì Wù Tāng (Coptis and Scutellaria Decoction of Four Substances)

17. Postpartum hematochezia due to heat in the Large Intestine: Use Sì Wù Tāng (Four Substances Decoction) with Huáng Qín (Scutellariae Radix) and Huáng Lián (Coptidis Rhizoma), both fried in wine and charred, plus Dì Yú (Sanguisorbae Radix), Ē Jiā (Colla Corii Asini), Jīng Jiè Suì (Schizonepetae Spica) lightly fried, Shēng Má (Bupleuri Radix) prepared with honey, and Zōng Lǘ Huī (Ash of Palm Leaf). For spleen deficiency failing to control blood, Guī Pí Tāng (Restore the Spleen Decoction) is effective; for qi deficiency with sinking, Bǔ Zhōng Yì Qì Tāng (Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Decoction) is appropriate.
[Note] Postpartum hematochezia may be caused by heat in the Large Intestine meridian, for which Qín Lián Sì Wù Tāng is suitable. Huáng Qín and Huáng Lián should be fried in wine and charred, added with Dì Yú, Ē Jiā, Jīng Jiè Suì (lightly fried), Shēng Már (honey-processed), and Zōng Lǘ Pí Huī (ash of palm bark) for treatment. If caused by spleen deficiency failing to control blood, Guī Pí Tāng is suitable. If due to middle qi sinking, Bǔ Zhōng Yì Qì Tāng is used. The formulas for Qín Lián Sì Wù Tāng, Guī Pí Tāng, and Bǔ Zhōng Yì Qì Tāng are found in the first volume.

Modified Shēng Huà Tāng

18. When Ying Qi (Nutritive Qi) fails to flow smoothly and rebels into the muscle tissue, causing retained blood to form abscesses or sores internally, only use Shēng Huà Tāng (Generate the New Decoction) added with Liáo Qiào (Forsythiae Fructus), Yìn Jīn Huā (Lonicerae Japonicae Flos), Gān Cǎo (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Rǔ Xiāng (Olibanum), and Mò Yào (Myrrha). Do not use overly harsh detoxifying drugs, lest they cause ulceration and putrefaction that will be difficult to treat.
[Note] In postpartum conditions with dual deficiency of Qi and Blood, if Ying Qi flows irregularly and rebels into the muscle tissue, or if retained blood forms abscesses internally, only Shēng Huà Tāng added with Liáo Qiào, Yìn Jīn Huā, Gān Cǎo Jié (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma with nodes), Rǔ Xiāng, and Mò Yào is suitable. Cold and detoxifying herbs must be avoided, as they may lead to severe ulceration and putrefaction after rupture, making treatment difficult.

19. Zhū Zhènghēng advocated major tonification for postpartum conditions, while Zhāng Cóngzhèng warned against treating them merely as deficiencies. Both views must be carefully evaluated in conjunction with physical signs, symptoms, and pulse to determine the correct balance of attacking and tonifying.
[Note] Zhū Zhènghēng stated: Postpartum involves dual deficiency of Qi and Blood, requiring major tonification; even if other syndromes exist, they should be treated secondarily. Zhāng Cóngzhèng stated: Postpartum conditions must never be treated simply as various deficiencies. Both views have their biases; one must carefully evaluate the physical appearance, symptoms, and pulse together to avoid error.

1. Kāi Gǔ Sǎn (Bone-Opening Powder)
Dāng Guī (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) 5 qian, Guī Bǎn (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum) processed with vinegar and ground 3 qian, Chuān Xiōng (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma) 2 qian, a ball of human hair, decocted in water and taken orally.

2. Duó Mìng Sǎn (Life-Seizing Powder)
Mò Yào (Myrrha) and Xuè Jié (Dracoanis Sanguis) in equal parts, ground into fine powder. Immediately after delivery, mix half a cup of child's urine and half a cup of good wine, boil briefly, take 2 qian mixed with the powder, and repeat after some time. This promotes the discharge of lochia downwards, preventing it from rushing upwards and avoiding various diseases.

3. Qīng Hún Sǎn (Clearing Soul Powder)
Zé Lán Yè (Lycopersici Herba) and Rén Shēn (Ginseng Radix) each 2 liang, Chuān Xiōng 5 qian, Jīng Jiè Suì 1 liang, Gān Cǎo (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) processed 2 qian. All ground into powder. Mix 1 qian with half a cup of warm wine and half a cup of hot water, and administer. Upon swallowing, the eyes open, and upon stabilization of breath, consciousness returns.

4. Dà Yán Mì Tāng (Great Rock Honey Decoction)
Dāng Guī, Shú Dì Huáng (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata), Bái Sháo (Paeoniae Radix Alba) each 2 qian, Gān Jiāng (Zingiberis Rhizoma) and Ròu Guì (Cinnamomi Cortex) each 1 qian, Wú Zhū Yú (Evodiae Fructus), Dú Huó (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix), Yuǎn Zhì (Polygalae Radix) processed, Xì Xīn (Asari Radix), Gān Cǎo (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) processed each 8 fen. Decoct in water and take orally.

5. Xiāng Guì Sǎn (Fragrant Cinnamon Powder)
Dāng Guī, Ròu Guì, Chuān Xiōng in equal parts. Ground into powder and taken with wine.

6. Yán Hú Suǒ Sǎn (Corydalis Powder)
Dāng Guī, Chì Sháo (Paeoniae Radix Rubra), Shēng Pú Huáng (Pollinis Typhae), Guì Xīn (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Hǔ Pò (Amber), Hóng Huā (Carthami Flos), Yán Hú Suǒ (Corydzidis Rhizoma) in equal parts. Soak overnight in good vinegar, dry by baking, and grind into powder. Take 2 qian each time, mixed with wine.

7. Chèn Tòng Sǎn (Following Pain Powder)
Dāng Guī, Guān Guì (Cinnamomi Cortex), Bái Zhú (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Huáng Qí (Astragali Radix), Dú Huó, Niú Xī (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix), Shēng Jiāng (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) each 5 qian, Gān Cǎo (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) processed, Xiè Bái (Allii Macrostemonis Bulbus) each 3.5 qian, Sāng Jì Shēng (Taxilli Herba) 5 qian. Cut into pieces, take 5 qian each time, decoct in water and take orally.

8. Dīng Xiāng Dòu Kòu Sǎn (Clove and Cardamom Powder)
Gōng Dīng Xiāng (Caryophylli Flos), Bái Dòu Kòu Rén (Cardamomi Semen), Fú Lóng Gān (Terra Viridissima) in equal parts. Ground into powder and taken with ginger soup.

9. Rú Jú Yǐn (Bamboo Sheath and Tangerina Peel Drink)
Zhú Rú (Bambusae Caulis in Taenia) and Jú Hóng (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) each 3 qian, Gān Shì (Kaki Fructus) one piece. Decoct with water and ginger and take orally.

10. Shēn Fù Tāng (Ginseng and Aconite Decoction)
Rén Shēn 1 liang, Fù Zǐ (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) processed 5 qian. Taken as one dose, decoct with ginger and jujube in water, and take slowly. Removing Rén Shēn and adding Huáng Qí creates Qí Fù Tāng.

11. Èr Wèi Shēn Sū Yǐn (Two-Ingredient Ginseng and Sappanwood Drink)
Rén Shēn (ground into powder) 1 liang, Sū Mù (Sappan Lignum) 2 liang. Decoct Sū Mù in water, and take the powder mixed with the decoction.

12. Zhǐ Zhú Tāng (Immature Bitter Orange and Atractylodes Decoction)
Zhǐ Shí (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus) fried 2 liang, Bái Zhú (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) earth-fried 2 liang. Decoct with water and ginger and take orally.

3. Xiǎo Tiáo Zhōng Tāng (Minor Regulating the Middle Decoction) [Note: Numbering follows original text]
Fú Líng (Poria), Dāng Guī, Bái Sháo, Chén Pí (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) each 1 qian, Bái Zhú 1.5 qian. Taken as one dose, decoct in water and take orally.

14. Xiǎo Tiáo Jīng Sǎn (Minor Regulating Menstruation Powder)
Bái Sháo, Dāng Guī, Mò Yào, Hǔ Pò, Guì Xīn each 1 qian, Xì Xīn, Shè Xiāng (Moschus) each 5 fen. Ground into fine powder. Take 5 fen each time, mixed with a little ginger juice and warm wine.

15. Gēng Shēng Sǎn (Regeneration Powder)
Dāng Guī, Chuān Xiōng, Rén Shēn, Shēng Dì Huáng (Rehmanniae Radix) each 2 qian, Jīng Jiè Suì 3 qian, Gān Jiāng (Zingiberis Rhizoma) processed 8 fen. Decoct in water and take orally.

16. Dāng Guī Liù Huáng Tāng (Angelica Six Yellows Decoction)
Dāng Guī, Shú Dì Huáng (self-made), Huáng Qí (Astragali Radix) processed each 2 qian, Shēng Dì Huáng, Huáng Bǎi (Phellodendri Cortex) charred fried, Huáng Qín (Scutellariae Radix) charred fried, Huáng Lián (Coptidis Rhizoma) charred fried each 1 qian. Decoct in water and take orally.

17. Huáng Qí Tāng (Astragalus Decoction)
Huáng Qí (Astragali Radix) processed 3 qian, Mǔ Lì Fěn (Concha Ostreae) 2 qian, Bái Zhú (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) earth-fried 2 qian, Fú Líng 1 qian, Mài Dōng (Ophiopogonis Radix) 2 qian, Shú Dì Huáng 3 qian, Fáng Fēng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) 1 qian, Gān Cǎo (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) processed 7 fen. Add Fú Xiǎo Mài (Tritici Fructus Vulgaris) one he, decoct and take.

18. Qī Zhēn Sǎn (Seven Treasures Powder)
Rén Shēn, Shí Chāng Pǔ (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma), Shēng Dì Huáng, Chuān Xiōng each 1 liang, Xì Xīn 1 qian, Fáng Fēng, Chén Shā (Cinnabaris) separately ground each 5 qian. Ground into fine powder. Take 1 qian each time, mixed with mint decoction.

19. Fú Shén Sǎn (Poria Spirit Powder)
Fú Shén (Poria cum Radice Xyli) without wood 1 liang, Rén Shēn, Huáng Qí (Astragali Radix) processed, Chì Sháo, Niú Xī, Hǔ Pò, Lóng Chǐ (Dentibus fossilis Mammoth separately ground) each 1.5 qian, Shēng Dì Huáng 1.5 liang, Guì Xīn 5 qian, Dāng Guī 2 liang. Ground into powder. Take 3 qian each time, decoct in water and take orally.

20. Miào Xiāng Sǎn (Marvelous Fragrance Powder)
Gān Cǎo (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) fried 5 qian, Yuǎn Zhì (Polygalae Radix) processed, removed heart, Shān Yào (Dioscoreae Rhizoma) ginger-juice processed, Fú Líng, Fú Shén (Poria cum Radice Xyli) without wood, Huáng Qí (Astragali Radix) processed each 1 liang, Rén Shēn, Jié Gěng (Platycodonis Radix) each 5 qian, Chén Shā (Cinnabaris) separately ground 3 qian, Shè Xiāng (Moschus) separately ground 2 qian, Mù Xiāng (Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum) 1.5 qian. Ground into fine powder. Take 2 qian each time, taken down with Dāng Guī and Shú Dì Huáng decoction.

21. Shēn Mài Yǐn (Ginseng and Ophiopogon Drink)
Rén Shēn, Mài Dōng (Ophiopogonis Radix). Decoct in water and take orally.

22. Rén Shēn Dāng Guī Tāng (Ginseng and Angelica Decoction)
Rén Shēn, Dāng Guī, Shú Dì Huáng, Mài Dōng, Bái Sháo each 2 qian, Wǔ Wèi Zǐ (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus) 3 fen, Guì Zhī (Cinnamomi Ramulus) 1 qian. Cut into pieces, decoct in water and take orally.

23. Zhú Yè Guī Qí Tāng (Bamboo Leaf and Angelica-Astragalus Decoction)
Rén Shēn, Bái Zhú (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) earth-fried, Dāng Guī, Huáng Qí (Astragali Radix) processed each 2 qian, Zhú Yè (Phyllostachys Nigra Folium) 20 leaves, Gān Cǎo (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) processed 5 fen. Cut into pieces, decoct in water and take orally.

24. Xuán Fù Huā Tāng (Inula Flower Decoction)
Xuán Fù Huā (Inulae Flos), Chì Sháo Yào (Paeoniae Radix Rubra), Jīng Jiè Suì, Bàn Xià Qū (Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum), Qián Hú (Peucedani Radix), Gān Cǎo (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) processed, Fú Líng, Wǔ Wèi Zǐ (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus), Xìng Rén (Armeniacae Semen Amarum) skin and tip removed, bran-fried, Má Huáng (Ephedrae Herba) in equal parts. Cut into pieces, take 4 qian each time. Decoct with 1.5 cups of water, 3 slices of ginger, and one jujube until reduced to 0.7 cups. Strain and take warm before meals. Not suitable for those with sweating.

25. Rén Shēn Zé Lán Yè Tāng (Ginseng and Lycopus Decoction)
Rén Shēn 5 qian, Zé Lán Yè (Lycopersici Herba), Dān Pí (Moutan Cortex), Niú Xī (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix) each 2 qian, Shēng Dì Huáng (Rehmanniae Radix) 3 qian, Shú Dì Huáng (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata) 5 qian, Ǒu Jié (Nelumbinis Node) 5 pieces. Decoct and take mixed with child's urine.

26. Huái Lián Sì Wù Tāng (Sophora and Coptis Four Substances Decoction)
Dāng Guī, Chuān Xiōng, Chì Sháo Yào (Paeoniae Radix Rubra), Shēng Dì Huáng (Rehmanniae Radix), Huái Huā (Sophorae Flos), Huáng Lián (Coptidis Rhizoma) fried each 1 qian, Yù Mǐ Ké (Papaveris Pericarpium) tip removed, honey-processed 5 fen. Cut into pieces, decoct in water and take orally.

27. Sháo Yào Tāng (Peony Decoction)
Sháo Yào (Paeoniae Radix) fried, Dāng Guī, Huáng Lián (Coptidis Rhizoma) fried each 0.5 liang, Bīng Láng (Arecae Semen), Mù Xiāng (Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum), Gān Cǎo (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) processed each 2 qian, Ròu Guì (Cinnamomi Cortex) 2.5 qian, Huáng Qín (Scutellariae Radix) fried 3 qian. Take 0.5 liang each time, decoct in water. If symptoms do not subside, add Dà Huáng (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma). This syndrome may also be caused by weak middle qi and constrained spleen qi; treatment requires careful examination.

28. Zhēn Rén Yǎng Zàng Tāng (True Person Nourishing Viscera Decoction)
Rén Shēn, Bái Zhú (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Bái Sháo Yào (Paeoniae Radix Alba) each 2 qian, Ròu Guì (Cinnamomi Cortex), Ròu Dòu Kòu (Myristicae Semen), Hē Zǐ (Chebulae Fructus) roasted each 1 qian, Mù Xiāng (Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum), Gān Cǎo (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Yīng Sù Ké (Papaveris Pericarpium) each 8 fen. Cut into pieces, decoct with ginger and jujube and take orally.

29. Rén Shēn Bài Dú Sǎn (Ginseng Overcoming Toxins Powder)
Qiāng Huó (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Dú Huó (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix), Chái Hú (Bupleuri Radix), Qián Hú (Peucedani Radix) each 1.5 qian, Zhǐ Qiào (Aurantii Fructus), Jié Gěng (Platycodonis Radix), Rén Shēn (Ginseng Radix), Fú Líng (Poria) each 1 qian, Chuān Xiōng (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma) 8 fen, Gān Cǎo (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) 5 fen. Cut into pieces, decoct with ginger and scallion and take orally.

30. Xiāng Lián Wán (Fragrant Coptis Pill)
Huáng Lián (Coptidis Rhizoma) purified 12 liang, Wú Zhū Yú (Evodiae Fructus) branches and stems removed 10 liang. Mix the two ingredients with hot water, place in a ceramic vessel, stew in hot water for one day, stir-fry together until Huáng Lián turns purple-yellow. Remove Wú Zhū Yú, keep Huáng Lián and grind into powder. For every 4 liang of powder, add 1 liang of Mù Xiāng (Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum) powder. Form pills with light vinegar and rice drink, size of wutong seeds. Take 20-30 pills each time with boiling water. For chronic dysentery with middle qi sinking, take with Bǔ Zhōng Yì Qì Tāng (Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Decoction); for middle qi deficiency, take with Sì Jūn Zǐ Tāng (Four Gentlemen Decoction); for middle qi deficiency-cold, add Shēng Jiāng (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) and Ròu Guì (Cinnamomi Cortex).

31. Huò Xiāng Zhèng Qì Sǎn (Patchouli Corrective Qi Powder)
Huò Xiāng (Agastaches Herba) 1.5 qian, Jié Gěng (Platycodonis Radix), Dà Fù Pí (Arecae Pericarpium), Zǐ Sū (Perillae Folium), Fú Líng (Poria), Bái Zhú (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) fried, Bái Zhǐ (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Bàn Xià Qū (Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum), Chén Pí (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Hòu Pò (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex) processed each 1 qian, Gān Cǎo (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) processed 5 fen. Cut into pieces, add ginger and jujube, decoct in water and take orally.

32. Sān Hé Sǎn (Three Harmonies Powder)
Dāng Guī (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Bái Sháo (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Fú Líng (Poria), Shú Dì Huáng (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata) each 1 liang, Chái Hú (Bupleuri Radix), Rén Shēn (Ginseng Radix) each 1.5 liang, Huáng Qín (Scutellariae Radix), Bàn Xià (Pinelliae Rhizoma) processed, Gān Cǎo (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) each 6 qian, Chuān Xiōng (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma) 1 liang. Ground into coarse powder. Take 1 liang each time. Decoct with 1.5 cups of water, three times daily.

33. Huáng Qí Dāng Guī Sǎn (Astragalus and Angelica Powder)
Rén Shēn (Ginseng Radix), Bái Zhú (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) earth-fried, Huáng Qí (Astragali Radix), Dāng Guī (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Bái Sháo (Paeoniae Radix Alba) each 3 qian, Gān Cǎo (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) 8 fen. Cut into pieces, decoct with ginger and jujube in water and take orally.

34. Guì Fù Dì Huáng Tāng (Cinnamon, Aconite, and Rehmannia Decoction)
Shú Dì Huáng (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata) 4 qian, Shān Yú Ròu (Corni Fructus), Shān Yào (Dioscoreae Rhizoma) each 2 qian, Dān Pí (Moutan Cortex), Zé Xiè (Alismatis Rhizoma), Fú Líng (Poria) each 1.5 qian, Fù Zǐ (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) processed, Ròu Guì (Cinnamomi Cortex) each 1 qian. Cut into pieces, decoct in water and take orally.

35. Huí Shēng Dān (Life-Returning Pill)
Jǐn Wén Dà Huáng (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) ground into powder 1 jin, Sū Mù (Sappan Lignum) crushed, decocted in five bowls of river water to yield three bowls of juice for later use 3 liang, Dà Hēi Dòu (Sojae Glycines Semen) soaked in water, shells extracted, cooked with beans in a silk bag, beans discarded, shells dried, juice reserved 3 sheng, Hóng Huā (Carthami Flos) fried yellow, decocted in four bowls of good wine for three to five boils, dregs removed, juice reserved 3 liang, Mǐ Cù (Acetum Oryzae) aged best 9 jin. Put 1 jin of Dà Huáng powder into a clean pot, add 3 jin of Mǐ Cù, simmer on low heat, stirring constantly with a long wooden stick until it becomes a paste. Add another 3 jin of vinegar and simmer, then add another 3 jin of vinegar. After all vinegar is added, pour in 3 bowls of Dà Hēi Dòu juice and simmer again. Then add Sū Mù juice, then Hóng Huā juice, until a Dà Huáng paste is formed. Transfer to a clay pot. Scrape the crust from the bottom of the Dà Huáng pot and add the following herbs for grinding: Rén Shēn (Ginseng Radix), Dāng Guī (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) wine-washed, Chuān Xiōng (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma) wine-washed, Xiāng Fù (Cyperi Rhizoma) vinegar-fried, Yán Hú Suǒ (Corydzidis Rhizoma) wine-fried, Cāng Zhú (Atractylodis Rhizoma) rice-water-soaked and fried, Pú Huáng (Pollinis Typhae) paper-separated fried, Fú Líng (Poria), Táo Rén (Persicae Semen) skin and tip removed, oil removed each 1 liang, Chuān Niú Xī (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix) wine-washed 5 qian, Gān Cǎo (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) processed, Dì Yú (Sanguisorbae Radix) wine-washed, Chuān Qiāng Huó (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Guǎng Jú Hóng (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Bái Sháo (Paeoniae Radix Alba) wine-fried each 5 qian, Mù Guā (Chaenomelis Fructus), Qīng Pí (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium viride) pith removed, fried each 3 qian, Rǔ Xiāng (Olibanum), Mò Yào (Myrrha) each 2 qian, Yì Mǔ Cǎo (Leonuri Herba) 3 liang, Mù Xiāng (Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum) 4 qian, Bái Zhú (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) rice-water-soaked and fried 3 qian, Wū Yào (Styracis Pericarpium) peeled 2.5 liang, Liáng Jiāng (Alpiniae Officinarum Rhizoma) 4 qian, Mǎ Biān Cǎo (Verbenae Herba) 5 qian, Qiū Kuí Zǐ (Abutili Semen) 3 qian, Shú Dì Huáng (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata) wine-soaked, steamed and sun-dried nine times according to method 1 liang, Sān Léng (Sparganii Rhizoma) vinegar-soaked thoroughly, wrapped in paper and roasted 5 qian, Wǔ Líng Zhī (Trogopterori Faeces) vinegar-boiled until melted, baked dry, finely ground 5 qian, Shān Yú Ròu (Corni Fructus) wine-soaked, steamed and pounded 5 qian. These thirty ingredients, along with the previously mentioned Dà Hēi Dòu shells, are sun-dried and ground into powder. Place in a stone mortar, add the Dà Huáng paste and mix well, then add 1 jin of refined honey and pound for a thousand strokes. Take out and form into pills. Each pill weighs 2.7 or 2.8 qian. Dry in a quiet room in the shade for over twenty days. Do not expose to sun, do not bake with fire. Once dry, it weighs slightly over 2 qian. Seal with wax, creating wax pills. When using, remove the wax shell and take mixed with liquid.