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Treats Hong Kong foot (Jiaoxie, a condition characterized by swelling and weakness of the legs, often with upward rushing of pathogenic factors) leading to syncope (Jue), and Kidney deficiency failing to grasp Qi.
Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmannia Root, eight taels) Shan Yu Rou (Cornus Fruit) Shan Yao (Chinese Yam, four taels each) Fu Ling (Poria) Ze Xie (Alisma Rhizome, three taels each) Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex, three taels) Dan Fu Pian (Light Processed Aconite Child Root) Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig) [Text incomplete]

Dysentery was anciently known as "Zhi Xia" (Stagnant Downward). White discharge is called Bai Mo (White Mucus); red discharge is called Chi Li (Red Dysentery); mixed red and white is called Nong Xue (Pus and Blood). Red indicates Heat; White indicates Cold. Red involves the Blood level; White involves the Qi level. [Note: The middle section of the source text appears fragmented or corrupted regarding ancient theories on Earth/Soil and Yin/Yang, skipping to clinical application]. Pathogens not yet extinguished... [Fragmented text omitted for coherence]. Physicians treat Heat... limb coldness... using Xin Liang Jie Biao (Acrid-Cool Surface-Resolving) methods. I treat Nué (Malaria) by differentiating according to the Six Channels' patterns before prescribing medication, never rigidly adhering to Chai Hu Tang (Bupleurum Decoction) alone. In summary, methods suitable for releasing the exterior, dispersing, clearing heat, or warming must be determined based on Yin/Yang and Interior/Exterior conditions. This is the general principle. As for the art of modification, it lies in the clinician's judgment during consultation.

Treats dysentery, regardless of red, white, pus, or blood, accompanied by Tenesmus (Li Ji Hou Zhong), fever, abdominal pain, and difficult defecation.
Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizome) Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root) Bai Shao (White Peony Root) Shan Zha (Hawthorn Fruit, 1.2 qian each) Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, stir-fried) Hou Po (Magnolia Bark) Bing Lang (Areca Seed) Qing Pi (Citrus Unshiu Peel, stir-fried, 0.8 qian each) Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis) Tao Ren (Peach Kernel, skin removed, 1 qian)
Decoct in water and take orally. For patients with strong constitution, add Zhi Da Huang (Prepared Rheum Palmatum Rhizome, 2-3 qian). Contraindicated for pregnant women. Removing Tao Ren, Hong Hua, Bing Lang, and Mu Xiang from this formula allows for its use [Note: Source text logic implies a specific variation or conditional usage].

Treats cases where dysentery symptoms have subsided and lower abdominal pain has also improved.
Jiu Chao Huang Lian (Wine-fried Coptis Rhizome) Jiu Chao Huang Qin (Wine-fried Scutellaria Root) Jiu Chao Bai Shao (Wine-fried White Peony Root, 0.6 qian each) Qing Pi (Citrus Unshiu Peel, stir-fried, 0.4 qian) Hou Po (Magnolia Bark, 0.4 qian) Tao Ren Ni (Peach Kernel Paste, 0.6 qian) Ju Hong (Citrus Reticulatae Pericarpium Rubrum, 0.4 qian) Hong Hua (Carthamus Flower, moistened with wine, 0.3 qian)
Decoct in water. Add Nan Mu Xiang (Vetiveria Root, 0.2 qian), grind with aged yellow wine, and take the mixture.

Treats Spleen and Kidney dual deficiency, where dysentery has decreased but stool volume remains high.
Dong Yang Shen (Korean Ginseng, 2 qian) Jiu Xi Huang Qin (Wine-rinsed Scutellaria Root, 0.6 qian) Jiu Chao Bai Shao (Wine-fried White Peony Root, 0.6 qian) Ju Hong (Citrus Reticulatae Pericarpium Rubrum, 0.2 qian) Hou Po (Magnolia Bark, 0.2 qian) Jiu Xi Hong Hua (Wine-rinsed Carthamus Flower)
Decoct in water. Add Mu Xiang Mo (Powder of Aucklandia Root, 0.2 qian) and take with the decoction.