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32. After sweating and purging therapies, if the pathogenic factor remains unresolved, it is due to incomplete sweating or the disease having transmitted to other meridians. If there is internal heat, irritability, and thirst, Guiling Ganlu Yin (Cassia Seed and Poria Decoction) can be used; if symptoms are severe with high fever, extreme irritability, and intense thirst, Baihu Tang (White Tiger Decoction) combined with Huanglian Jiedu Tang (Coptis Decoction for Resolving Toxicity) should be used to clear heat and resolve toxicity. If there is exterior heat with irritability, Chaige Jieji Tang (Bupleurum and Kudzu Decoction for Relieving Muscles) should be used to release the exterior and clear the interior. If there is exterior excess with no sweat, high fever, and irritability, Sanhuang Shigao Tang (Three Yellows and Gypsum Decoction) should be used to clear heat and calm the spirit. If there is interior heat with red and scanty urine, Liangge San (Cooling the Diaphragm Powder) combined with Tianshui San (Heavenly Water Powder) should be used to clear heat and promote urination. If there is stomach excess with constipation and tidal fever, Da Chaihu Tang (Major Bupleurum Decoction) should be used for purging if there is a slight exterior syndrome, while the Three Chengqi Decoctions (San Chengqi Tangs) should be used if there is no exterior syndrome. Guiling Ganlu Yin, Baihu Tang, Da Chaihu Tang, and the Three Chengqi Decoctions have been detailed in *Shanghan Yaojue* (Essentials of Cold Damage). Liuyi San (Six-to-One Powder) and Liangge San are detailed in *Zabing Yaojue* (Essentials of Miscellaneous Diseases).

Fangfeng Tongsheng San
33. Fangfeng Tongsheng San (Saposhnikovia and Scutellaria Universal Rescue Powder) treats wind-heat pathogens constrained within the San Jiao (Triple Burner), affecting both the interior and exterior, leading to stagnation of Qi and Blood and obstruction of the collaterals. The formula consists of Zhizi (Gardeniae Fructus), Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Bohe (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), plus Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Shigao (Gypsi Fibrosus), Huashi (Talcum), Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), and Jingjie (Schizonepetae Spica). For dysentery, reduce Mangxiao and Dahuang; for vomiting, add Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) and Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma); for spontaneous sweating, remove Mahuang and add Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus).

[Note] This formula treats all wind-fire pathogens constrained in the San Jiao, interior, exterior, and collaterals, preventing the free flow of Qi and Blood. It is suitable for initial colds with fever and headache, rashes transmitting through meridians, yellow spots, convulsions, irritability, thirst, insomnia, constipation, and difficult urination. Its efficacy is remarkable.

Chaige Jieji Tang
34. For simultaneous involvement of the Taiyang, Yangming, and Shaoyang meridians in any season, use Chaige Jieji Tang (Bupleurum and Kudzu Decoction for Relieving Muscles), containing Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Shigao (Gypsi Fibrosus), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), and Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma). Reduce Shigao for dysentery; add Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma) and Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) for vomiting.

[Note] This formula was formulated by Tao Hua to replace Gegen Tang (Kudzu Decoction). It is suitable for mild cases of simultaneous involvement of the Taiyang, Yangming, and Shaoyang meridians in any season. Modifications include removing Qianghuo if there are no Taiyang symptoms, and removing Chaihu if there are no Shaoyang symptoms. The base ingredients are Chaihu, Gegen, Qianghuo, Baizhi, Jiegeng, Chi Shao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra), Shigao, Huangqin, and Gancao. Shigao is reduced for dysentery to avoid damaging interior deficiency. Banxia and Shengjiang are added for vomiting to direct rebellious Qi downward.

Huanglian Jiedu Tang, Zhizi Jinhua Tang, Sanhuang Shigao Tang
35. For extreme Yang toxicity causing rashes, spots, and vomiting, accompanied by irritability, thirst, groaning, delirium, and mania, or persistent high fever after purging despite soft stools, use Huanglian Jiedu Tang (Coptis Decoction for Resolving Toxicity), consisting of Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Zhizi (Gardeniae Fructus), and Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex). If there is interior excess with hard stools requiring purging, add Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) to create Zhizi Jinhua Tang (Gardenia Golden Flower Decoction). If there is exterior excess with no sweat requiring diaphoresis, add Shigao (Gypsi Fibrosus), Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba), Danshichidou (Sojae Semen Praeparatum), and Congbai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus) to create Sanhuang Shigao Tang (Three Yellows and Gypsum Decoction). For dysentery, remove Shigao and add Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix) to protect the interior.

[Note] For conditions such as extreme Yang toxicity, or persistent high fever with soft stools after purging, Huanglian Jiedu Tang is appropriate, comprising Huanglian, Huangqin, Huangbai, and Zhizi. For interior excess with hard stools requiring purging, adding Dahuang creates Zhizi Jinhua Tang. For exterior excess with no sweat requiring diaphoresis, adding Shigao, Mahuang, Danshichidou, and Congbai creates Sanhuang Shigao Tang. For dysentery, removing Shigao and adding Gegen avoids damaging interior Qi.

Xiaodu Xijiao Yin
36. Xiaodu Xijiao Yin (Detoxifying and Rhino Horn Decoction) treats exterior rashes and spots caused by toxic pathogens obstructing the throat, leading to severe swelling and pain. It consists of Xijiao (Rhinocerotis Cornu), Niubangzi (Arctii Fructus), Jingjie (Schizonepetae Spica), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), and Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma). For excessive heat, add Bohe (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba), Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), and Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma).

[Note] Xiaodu Xijiao Yin is Xiaodu Yin (containing Fangfeng, Jingjie, Niubangzi, Gancao) with the addition of Xijiao. For excessive heat, add Lianqiao, Bohe, Huangqin, and Huanglian.

Xiaoban Qingdai Yin
37. Xiaoban Qingdai Yin (Indigo Decoction for Eliminating Spots) eliminates spot toxins. It consists of Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Baibu Tang (White Tiger Decoction: Shigao, Zhimu, Gancao), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Xijiao (Rhinocerotis Cornu), Shanzhi (Gardeniae Fructus), Shengdi (Rehmanniae Radix), Yuanshen (Scrophulariae Radix), and Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma). For severe heat and constipation, remove Renshen and add Kujiu (Vinegar) and Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) for decoction.

[Note] Xiaoban Qingdai Yin contains Qingdai (Indigo Naturalis), Renshen, Baibu Tang (Renshen, Shigao, Zhimu, Gancao), Chaihu, Xijiao, Shanzhi, Shengdi, Yuanshen, and Huanglian, decocted with vinegar and water. For severe heat and solid stools, Renshen may be removed and Dahuang added.

Puji Xiaodu Yin
38. Puji Xiaodu Yin (Universal Relief Detoxifying Decoction) treats "Big Head Plague" (Touwei Wen), where no interior excess exists, and heat pathogens reside in the upper head. It consists of Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Bohe (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba), Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix), Jiangcan (Bombyx Batryticatus), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Mabo (Calami Flos), Niubangzi (Arctii Fructus), Banlangen (Isatidis Radix), and Yuanshen (Scrophulariae Radix).

[Note] Puji Xiaodu Yin treats contagious Big Head Plague where there is no interior excess to purge, indicating heat pathogens residing in the upper head. Ingredients include Huangqin, Huanglian, Bohe, Lianqiao, Chaihu, Shengma, Jiegeng, Jiangcan, Gancao, Chenpi, Mabo, Niubangzi, Banlangen, and Yuanshen.

Lianqiao Baidu San
39. Lianqiao Baidu San (Forsythia Detoxifying Powder) treats parotitis (Fayi) with high swelling, redness, and pain. It consists of Tianhuafen (Trichosanthis Radix), Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Niubangzi (Arctii Fructus), Jingjie (Schizonepetae Spica), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Duhuo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix), Honghua (Carthami Flos), Sumu (Pterocarpi Santalinus Lignum), Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), and Guiwei (Angelicae Sinensis Radix). For facial swelling, add Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix) and Loulu (Radix Leuzeae). For hard swelling, add Zaoci (Gleditsiae Spina) and Chuanshanjia (Manis Squama). For dry stool, add Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma).

[Note] Lianqiao Baidu San treats Yang syndromes of parotitis with high swelling, redness, and pain. Ingredients include Lianqiao, Tianhuafen, Chaihu, Niubangzi, Jingjie, Fangfeng, Shengma, Gancao, Jiegeng, Qianghuo, Duhuo, Honghua, Sumu, Chuanxiong, and Guiwei. Add Baizhi and Loulu if both cheeks and face are swollen. Add Zaoci and Chuanshanjia if swelling is hard and persistent. Add wine-fried Dahuang for dry stool.

Duqi Tang, Jupi Zhuru Tang
40. For hiccups due to Kidney deficiency, use Duqi Tang (Kidney Tonifying Decoction), which is Liuwei Dihuang Wan (Six-Ingredient Pill with Rehmannia) plus Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex) and Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus). Jupi Zhuru Tang (Tangerine Peel and Bamboo Shavings Decoction) treats deficiency-heat hiccups, consisting of Jupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Zhuru (Bambusae Caulis in Taeniam), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Dazao (Jujubae Fructus), and Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens).

[Note] Duqi Tang is Liuwei Dihuang Tang plus Rougui and Wuweizi. Jupi Zhuru Tang consists of Juhong (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride), Zhuru, Renshen, Gancao, Dazao, and Shengjiang.

Weirui Tang
41. For floating and abundant Wind-Warmth pathogens, use Weirui Tang (Polygonatum Decoction), containing Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba), Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Qingmuxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Shigao (Gypsi Fibrosus), Weirui (Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma), and Xingren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum). For interior excess with severe heat and profuse sweating, add Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas) and Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma).

[Note] At the onset of Wind-Warmth with floating and forceful pulses, exterior excess, high fever, and little sweat, Weirui Tang is appropriate to release exterior Wind pathogens. Ingredients include Qianghuo, Mahuang, Gegen, Baizhi, Qingmuxiang, Chuanxiong, Gancao, Shigao, Weirui, and Xingren. For interior excess with severe heat and profuse sweating, add Mangxiao and Dahuang to purge interior heat.

Guizhi Baihu Tang
42. For Wind-Warmth with deficiency-heat and profuse sweating, making Weirui Tang unsuitable, if snoring, dry mouth, and thirst are present, Guizhi Baihu Jia Renshen Tang (Cinnamon Twig and White Tiger Decoction with Ginseng) is indicated.

[Note] At the onset of Wind-Warmth with floating, forceful pulses, little sweat, and high fever, Weirui Tang is appropriate. If pulses are deficient, body is hot, and sweating is profuse, making Weirui Tang unsuitable, combine with Guizhi Baihu Jia Renshen Tang. If there is no snoring, the mouth is neutral without dryness or thirst, body is hot with profuse sweating and floating, forceful pulses, this is a Yang collapse syndrome, not Wind-Warmth, and even Guizhi Baihu Jia Renshen Tang should not be used.

Xiexin Daochi Geban Tang
43. For Yuejing Syndrome (Transmitted Meridian Syndrome) without exterior or interior signs, presenting with fever resembling drunkenness and harmonious pulses, use Daochi Geban Tang (Half-and-Half Decoction for Guiding Fire Outward), containing Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Zhizi (Gardeniae Fructus), Fushen (Poria cum Pararhaptdo), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix), Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Huashi (Talcum), Xijiao (Rhinocerotis Cornu), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Xincaogen (Junci Medulla), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), and Dazao (Jujubae Fructus).

[Note] Yuejing is a disease name. "No signs" refers to the absence of exterior or interior syndromes. Without exterior or interior signs, harmonious pulses, unresolved fever, and a appearance resembling drunkenness indicate Yuejing Syndrome. Xiexin Daochi Geban Tang is appropriate, comprising Huanglian, Huangqin, Zhizi, Fushen, Renshen, Maidong, Zhimu, Huashi, Xijiao, Gancao, Xincaogen, Shengjiang, and Dazao.

Da Qianghuo Tang
44. For Lianggan Cold Damage (Simultaneous Transmission to Two Meridians) involving two meridians, use Da Qianghuo Tang (Major Saposhnikovia Decoction), containing Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Fangji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix), Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Duhuo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Shengdi (Rehmanniae Radix), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma), and Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma).

[Note] Lianggan is a Cold Damage disease name. "Two meridians" refers to simultaneous involvement of Taiyang and Shaoyin on day one, Yangming and Taiyin on day two, and Shaoyang and Jueyin on day three. Zhang Jiegu formulated Da Qianghuo Tang to treat this, comprising Gancao, Chuanxiong, Fangfeng, Fangji, Cangzhu, Baizhu, Qianghuo, Duhuo, Xixin, Shengdi, Huangqin, Huanglian, and Zhimu. See *Shanghan Yaojue*.

Huan Yang San, Tui Yin San, Hei Nu Wan
45. For Yin toxicity, use Huan Yang San (Restore Yang Powder), which is sulfur powder. For Tui Yin San (Push Away Yin Powder), use processed Aconite and dried ginger in equal parts. For Yang toxicity, use Hei Nu Wan (Black Slave Pill), composed of wheat slaves, Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba), Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), stove soot, chimney soot, and dust from beams.

[Note] Huan Yang San is stone sulfur powder, taken with fresh water. If chills, fever, and lack of sweat persist, take again until sweat appears. Tui Yin San is processed Chuanwu (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata) and stir-fried Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma) in equal parts, taken with salt water. For cold limbs, take three times consecutively to restore warmth. Hei Nu Wan uses "wheat slaves" (blackened wheat), Huangqin, Mahuang, Mangxiao, Dahuang, stove soot, chimney soot, and beam dust. Formed into honey pills, taken with fresh water. If thirsty for cold water after taking, drink freely; chills, sweating, abdominal rumbling, and mild diarrhea will follow, resolving the illness. If not thirsty, it may be extreme Yin mimicking Yang, and taking this pill would be harmful.

Jiuwei Qianghuo Tang
46. Jiuwei Qianghuo Tang (Nine-Ingredient Saposhnikovia Decoction) is also known as Chonghe Tang (Harmony Decoction), treating irregular Qi of the four seasons. Zhang Jiegu formulated this to replace Mahuang Tang and Guizhi Tang. It contains Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Shengdi (Rehmanniae Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), and Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix). Add Xingren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum) for asthma, Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba) for no sweat, Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus) for sweating, remove Shengdi and add Zhike (Aurantii Fructus) and Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix) for chest fullness, and add Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma) and Shigao (Gypsi Fibrosus) for irritability and thirst.

[Note] This is Chonghe Tang. Zhang Jiegu formulated it to replace Mahuang Tang and Guizhi Tang. Ingredients: Qianghuo, Fangfeng, Cangzhu, Xixin, Baizhi, Chuanxiong, Shengdi, Gancao, Huangqin. Add Xingren for asthma. Add Mahuang for no sweat. Add Guizhi for sweating. Remove Shengdi and add Zhike and Jiegeng for chest oppression to move Qi. Add Zhimu and Shigao for irritability and thirst to resolve heat.

Shishen Tang
47. Shishen Tang (Ten-God Decoction) treats exterior cold damage, warming meridians and promoting Qi flow. It contains Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix), Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix), Xiangfu (Cyperi Rhizoma), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Ziye (Perillae Folium), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), and Congbai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus).

[Note] This decoction contains Shengma, Gegen, Chuanxiong, Mahuang, Gancao, Shaoyao, Xiangfu, Baizhi, Chenpi, Ziye, Shengjiang, and Congbai. It releases exterior cold pathogens and soothes interior Qi stagnation, hence treating cold damage. Compared to other formulas, it has superior effects in warming meridians and promoting Qi flow.

Renshen Baidu San, Jingfang Baidu San, Canglin San
48. Renshen Baidu San (Ginseng Detoxifying Powder) treats Qi deficiency with seasonal epidemic colds, effectively dispersing seasonal toxins, rashes, and dysentery. It contains Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Fuling (Poria), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix), Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Qianhu (Peucedani Radix), Bohe (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba), Duhuo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix), and Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix). For seasonal toxins, remove Renshen and add Niubangzi (Arctii Fructus) and Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus). For blood wind rashes, add Jingjie (Schizonepetae Spica) and Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), named Jingfang Baidu San. For exterior heat with no sweat and locked-mouth dysentery, add Cumi (Oryzae Fructus Germinatus), named Canglin San. For warm diseases with severe heat, add Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) and Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix). For stomach excess with hard stool, add Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas) and Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma).

[Note] Renshen Baidu San treats Qi deficiency with seasonal epidemics. Ingredients: Zhike, Jiegeng, Chuanxiong, Fuling, Renshen, Gancao, Chaihu, Qianhu, Bohe, Duhuo, Qianghuo. Seasonal toxins refer to irregular Qi causing mumps or sore throat; modify by removing Renshen and adding Niubangzi and Lianqiao. Time rashes refer to rashes appearing at onset. Blood wind refers to itchy rashes over the body; modify by removing Renshen and adding Jingjie and Fangfeng, named Jingfang Baidu San. Exterior heat with no sweat and locked-mouth dysentery: add Cumi, named Canglin San. Warm diseases with severe heat: add Huanglian and Huangqin. Stomach excess with hard stool: add Mangxiao and Dahuang.

Wuji San
49. For internal injury from raw/cold food and external cold contraction, use Wuji San (Five Accumulations Powder), combining Pingwei San (Calm the Stomach Powder) and Erchen Tang (Two-Aged Decoction). It contains Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Houpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Fuling (Poria), Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), and Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix). For abdominal pain and vomiting, add Wuzhuyu (Evodiae Fructus). For sweating, remove Mahuang and add Guizhi. For deficiency, add Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) and Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), remove Zhike and Jiegeng. For menstrual pain in women, add Aiye (Artemisiae Argyi Folium) and decoct with vinegar.

[Note] Wuji San contains Cangzhu, Chenpi, Houpo, Gancao, Banxia, Fuling, Mahuang, Guizhi, Zhike, Jiegeng, Danggui, Chuanxiong, Baishao, Ganjiang, and Baizhi. Use Guizhi heavily for exterior, Guizhi (official cinnamon) heavily for interior. Add Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata) for Yin cold and cold limbs. Add Wuzhuyu for abdominal pain and vomiting. Remove Mahuang and add Guizhi for sweating. Add Renshen and Baizhu, remove Zhike and Jiegeng for Qi deficiency. Add Aiye and vinegar for menstrual pain.

Shengma Gegen Tang
50. Shengma Gegen Tang (Cimicifuga and Kudzu Decoction) treats Yangming exterior syndrome, effective for dysentery and non-emerging rashes/spots. Add Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba) for concurrent Taiyang no-sweat exterior syndrome. Add Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix) and Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix) for concurrent Shaoyang half-exterior/half-interior syndrome.

[Note] Shengma, Gegen, Baishao, and Gancao form Shengma Gegen Tang. It is indicated for unresolved Yangming exterior pathogens, frequent dysentery, and non-emerging rashes/spots. Add Mahuang for concurrent Taiyang no-sweat exterior signs. Add Chaihu and Huangqin for concurrent Shaoyang bitter taste, deafness, alternating chills and fever, representing half-exterior/half-interior syndrome.

Ersheng Jiuku Dan
51. For early-stage seasonal epidemics and warm diseases, Jiuku Dan (Two-Sage Rescue Bitter Pill) employs sweating, vomiting, and purging methods simultaneously. It consists of Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) and Zaojiao (Gleditsiae Sinensis Fructus) formed into pills with water.

[Note] This pill is made from 4 liang of Dahuang and 2 liang of Zaojiao, powdered and formed into pills with water. Take 3 qian with rain water. Reduce dose for weak, elderly, or young patients. It is highly effective for early-stage seasonal epidemics, contagious cold damage, and warm diseases with excess heat and strong constitution. After ingestion, sweating, vomiting, or purging occurs, resolving the illness immediately.

Wendan Tang
52. Post-Cold Damage fluid depletion causing deficiency irritability, vomiting, thirst, and insomnia is a Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang (Bamboo Leaf and Gypsum Decoction) syndrome, not Wendan Tang. However, for Shaoyang Gallbladder channel fluid-heat causing bitter taste, vomiting, irritability, palpitations, and fright, use Wendan Tang (Warm Gallbladder Decoction). It contains Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Fuling (Poria), Jupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus), and Zhuru (Bambusae Caulis in Taeniam). Add Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) for Qi deficiency. Remove Banxia and add Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix) and Huafen (Trichosanthis Radix) for thirst. Add Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix) and Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) for heat.

[Note] Post-Cold Damage dryness, thirst, and deficiency irritability belong to Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang syndrome, detailed in *Shanghan Yaojue*. Shaoyang Gallbladder fluid-heat causing bitter taste, vomiting, irritability, palpitations, and fright indicates Wendan Tang syndrome, comprising Banxia, Fuling, Jupi, Gancao, Zhishi, and Zhuru. Add Renshen for Qi deficiency or post-sweating/vomiting/purging states. Remove Banxia and add Maidong and Huafen for thirst to generate fluids. Add Huangqin and Huanglian for heat to clear it.