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[Discussion on Miasma Qi] Listed Formulas: Shengjiang Fuzi Tang (Ginger and Prepared Aconite Decoction) [Formula 62], Danzhu Wan (Cinnabar and Red Pearl Pill) [To be verified], Qizao Tang (Seven Jujube Decoction) [Formula 63], Xiaochaihu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction) [Formula 33], Jiahe San (Harmonizing Grain Powder) [Formula 64], Fuzi Tang (Aconite Decoction) [Formula 65], Zhengqi San (Upright Qi Powder) [Formula 66], Dachaihu Tang (Major Bupleurum Decoction) [Formula 38], Buhuanjin Zhengqi San (Non-Exchanging Golden Upright Qi Powder) [Formula 67], Ganying Wan (Responsive Pill) [Formula 68], Liuhe Tang (Six Harmonies Decoction) [Formula 15], Hejie San (Harmonizing and Resolving Powder) [Formula 69], Wendan Tang (Warming the Gallbladder Decoction) [Formula 70], Sanjian Tang (Three Establishments Decoction) [Formula 71], Heishen San (Black Divine Powder) [Formula 72], Pingwei San (Peaceful Stomach Powder) [Formula 73].

[Medical Classics Discussion] Listed Formulas: Shiquan Dabu Tang (Ten Complete Tonifying Decoction) [Formula 1], ingredients include: Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmannia Root), Ren Shen (Ginseng Root), Yun Fu Ling (Cloud Poria), Dang Gui Shen (Dong Quai Root Heart), Chuan Xiong (Sichuan Lovage Rhizome), Zhi Gan Cao (Honey-fried Licorice Root), Dong Bai Zhu (Winter White Atractylodes Rhizome), Bai Shao (White Peony Root), Zhi Huang Qi (Honey-fried Astragalus Root), Rou Gui (Cinnamon Bark), Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), Da Zao (Jujube). Hou Shi Hei San (Doctor Hou's Black Powder) [Formula 2], ingredients include: Huang Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower), Dong Bai Zhu, Bei Xi Xin (Asarum Root from North), Yun Fu Ling, Duan Mu Li (Calcined Oyster Shell), Ku Jie Geng (Bitter Platycodon Root), Qing Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia Root), Ren Shen, Ku Fan (Alum), Dang Gui Shen, Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger), Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root), Chuan Xiong, Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig). The above fourteen herbs are ground into fine powder; take one "Fang Cun Bi" (a square-inch measure) with wine. Feng Yin Tang (Wind Pulling Decoction) [Formula 3], ingredients include: Sheng Da Huang (Raw Rhubarb Rhizome), Gan Jiang, Duan Long Gu (Calcined Dragon Bone), Zhi Gan Cao, Gui Zhi, Duan Mu Li, Han Shui Shi (Cold Water Stone), Hua Shi (Talcum), Chi Shi Zhi (Red Halloysite), Bai Shi Zhi (White Halloysite), Zi Shi Ying (Purple Fluorite), Duan Shi Gao (Calcined Gypsum). The above twelve herbs are ground into fine powder; take a pinch of three fingers, decoct with well water drawn at dawn, and take warm. Xu Ming Tang (Continuing Life Decoction) [Formula 4], ingredients include: Ma Huang (Ephedra Herb), Gui Zhi, Dang Gui Shen, Ren Shen, Gan Jiang, Duan Shi Gao, Zhi Gan Cao, Chuan Xiong, Ku Xing Ren (Bitter Apricot Seed). Yu Ping Feng San (Jade Windscreen Powder) [Formula 5], ingredients include: Zhi Huang Qi, Qing Fang Feng, Dong Bai Zhu. Su He Xiang Wan (Styrax Pill) [Formula 6], ingredients include: Dong Bai Zhu, Qing Mu Xiang (Aquilaria Wood), Wu Xi Jiao (Black Rhino Horn - *Note: Modern substitutes used*), Zhi Xiang Fu (Prepared Cyperus Rhizome), Gong Ding Xiang (Clove), Dan Sha (Cinnabar), He Li Le (Chebula Fruit), Bai Tan Xiang (White Sandalwood Wood), An Xi Xiang (Benzoin Resin), She Xiang (Musk), Bi Bo (Long Pepper Fruit), Long Nao (Borneol), Chen Xiang (Agarwood Wood), Su He Xiang You (Styrax Oil), Xun Lu Xiang (Frankincense) (each 1 liang). The above fifteen herbs are ground into fine powder; mix with refined honey to form pills the size of a dragon's eye, and store in wax shells. Di Huang Yin Zi (Rehmannia Drink) [Formula 7], ingredients include: Da Shu Di, Zhi Fu Zi (Prepared Aconite Lateral Root), Yun Fu Ling, Ba Ji Tian (Morinda Root), Shi Hu (Dendrobium Stem), Yuan Zhi Rou (Polygala Root Heart), Shan Yu Rou (Cornus Fruit), Rou Cong Rong (Cistanche Stem), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Berry), Rou Gui, Shi Chang Pu (Acorus Rhizome), Mai Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber). The above twelve herbs are equally divided and ground into powder; take 5 qian per dose, with one slice of fresh ginger, one jujube, and a little mint, decoct and take. Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction) [Formula 8], ingredients include: Da Shu Di, Dang Gui Shen, Chuan Xiong, Bai Shao Yao (White Peony Root). Bai Hu Jia Ren Shen Tang (White Tiger Plus Ginseng Decoction) [Formula 9], ingredients include: Sheng Shi Gao (Raw Gypsum), Sheng Gan Cao (Raw Licorice Root), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena Rhizome), Ren Shen, Jing Mi (Rice). Yi Wu Gua Di San (Single Ingredient Melon Pedicle Powder) [Formula 10], ingredients include: Gua Di (Melon Pedicle, i.e., sweet melon pedicle, known today as musk melon). Da Shun San (Great Smoothness Powder) [Formula 11], ingredients include: Rou Gui, Gan Jiang, Ku Xing Ren, Zhi Gan Cao. Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang (Clear Summerheat and Benefit Qi Decoction) [Formula 12], ingredients include: Ren Shen, Dong Bai Zhu, Cang Zhu (Atractylodes Rhizome), Zhi Huang Qi, Dang Gui Shen, Mai Dong, Wu Wei Zi, Chen Ju Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel), Qing Pi (Green Tangerine Peel), Ge Gen (Kudzu Root), Huang Bo (Phellodendron Bark), Sheng Ma (Cimicifuga Rhizome), Fu Ze Xie (Poria with Bamboo Sap), Shen Qu (Medicated Leaven). Sheng Mai San (Generate Pulse Powder) [Formula 13], ingredients include: Ren Shen, Mai Dong, Wu Wei Zi. Huang Lian Xiang Ru Yin (Coptis and Mosla Infusion) [Formula 14], ingredients include: Xiang Ru (Mosla Herb), Hou Po (Magnolia Bark), Bai Bian Dou (White Hyacinth Bean), Chuan Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizome). Liuhe Tang (Six Harmonies Decoction) [Formula 15], ingredients include: Yun Fu Ling, Zhi Gan Cao, Ren Shen, Zhi Ban Xia (Prepared Pinellia Tuber), Huo Xiang Geng (Patchouli Stem), Bai Bian Dou, Xuan Mu Gua (Papaya), Ku Xing Ren, Sha Ren (Amomum Fruit), Sheng Jiang, Da Zao. Wu Ling San (Five Ingredient Powder with Poria) [Formula 16], ingredients include: Yun Fu Ling, Zhu Ling (Polyporus), Dong Bai Zhu, Fu Ze Xie, Rou Gui. Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San (Patchouli Upright Qi Powder) [Formula 17], ingredients include: Su Ye (Perilla Leaf), Huo Xiang, Jie Geng (Platycodon Root), Bai Zhi (Angelica Dahurica Root), Da Fu Pi (Areca Peel), Zhi Ban Xia, Yun Fu Ling, Zhi Gan Cao, Dong Bai Zhu, Hou Po, Sheng Jiang, Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel). Ma Huang Jia Zhu Tang (Ephedra Plus Atractylodes Decoction) [Formula 18], ingredients include: Ma Huang, Gui Zhi, Zhi Gan Cao, Xing Ren (Apricot Seed), Dong Bai Zhu. Ma Huang Xing Ren Yi Yi Gan Cao Tang (Ephedra, Apricot Seed, Coix Seed, and Licorice Decoction) [Formula 19], ingredients include: Ma Huang, Xing Ren, Yi Yi Ren (Coix Seed), Zhi Gan Cao. Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang (Stephania and Astragalus Decoction) [Formula 20], ingredients include: Fang Ji (Stephania Root), Huang Qi (Astragalus Root), Dong Bai Zhu, Zhi Gan Cao. Gui Zhi Fu Zi Tang (Cinnamon Twig and Aconite Decoction) [Formula 21], ingredients include: Gui Zhi, Zhi Fu Zi, Zhi Gan Cao, Sheng Jiang, Da Zao. Bai Zhu Fu Zi Tang (Atractylodes and Aconite Decoction) [Formula 22], ingredients include: Dong Bai Zhu, Zhi Fu Zi, Zhi Gan Cao, Sheng Jiang, Da Zao. Cang Zhu Bai Hu Tang (Atractylodes White Tiger Decoction) [Formula 23], ingredients include: Cang Zhu, Shi Gao (Gypsum), Zhi Mu, Sheng Gan Cao, Jing Mi. Gan Cao Fu Zi Tang (Licorice and Aconite Decoction) [Formula 24], ingredients include: Zhi Gan Cao, Zhi Fu Zi, Dong Bai Zhu, Gui Zhi. Yu Hu Dan (Jade Pot Pill) [Formula 25], ingredients include: Shi Liu Huang (Native Sulfur) (boiled inside pig large intestine until rotten, mixed with steamed dough to form pills). Xue Lizhai Modified Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan (Dr. Xue's Modification of Kidney Qi Pill from the Golden Cabinet) [Formula 26], ingredients include: Da Shu Di, Fen Dan Pi (Moutan Bark), Fu Ze Xie, Huai Shan Yao (Chinese Yam), Shan Yu Rou, Yun Fu Ling, Zhi Fu Zi, Rou Gui, Che Qian Zi (Plantago Seed), Huai Niu Xi (Achyranthes Root). Gun Tan Wan (Rolling Phlegm Pill) [Formula 27], ingredients include: Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root), Da Huang (Rhubarb Rhizome) (each 8 liang), Chen Xiang (Agarwood Wood) (5 qian), Duan Meng Shi (Calcined Flaming Stone) (1 liang), made into pills using water. Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang (Rhinoceros Horn and Rehmannia Decoction) [Formula 28], ingredients include: Xi Jiao (Rhinoceros Horn - *Note: Substitutes used*), Da Sheng Di (Raw Rehmannia Root), Mu Dan Pi (Moutan Bark), Chi Shao (Red Peony Root). Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang (Regulate the Stomach and Purge Heat Decoction) [Formula 29], ingredients include: Sheng Da Huang, Xuan Ming Fen (Miracle White Powder/Niter), Sheng Gan Cao. Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang (Nine Ingredient Notopterygium Decoction) [Formula 30], ingredients include: Qiang Huo (Notopterygium Rhizome), Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia Root), Chuan Xiong, Bai Zhi, Bei Xi Xin, Cang Zhu, Huang Qin, Da Sheng Di, Zhi Gan Cao, Sheng Jiang, Cong Bai (Scallion White). Huo Ren Bai Du San (Living Person's Defeating Toxins Powder) [Formula 31], ingredients include: Qiang Huo, Du Huo (Angelica Pubescens Root), Chai Hu (Bupleurum Root), Qian Hu (Peucedanum Root), Ren Shen, Yun Fu Ling, Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus), Chuan Xiong, Zhi Gan Cao, Jie Geng, Sheng Jiang. Chai Ge Jie Ji Tang (Bupleurum and Kudzu Relieving Muscle Decoction) [Formula 32], ingredients include: Chai Hu, Ge Gen, Qiang Huo, Bai Zhi, Huang Qin, Shao Yao (Peony Root), Gan Cao (Licorice Root). Xiaochaihu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction) [Formula 33], ingredients include: Chai Hu, Huang Qin, Ren Shen, Zhi Gan Cao, Zhi Ban Xia, Sheng Jiang, Da Zao. Da Yuan Yin (Reach the Origin Infusion) [Formula 34], ingredients include: Bing Lang (Areca Seed), Hou Po, Cao Guo Ren (Tsaoko Cardamom Seed), Zhi Mu, Huang Qin, Zhi Gan Cao, Chi Shao, Sheng Jiang. Da Cheng Qi Tang (Major Purging Decoction) [Formula 35], ingredients include: Da Huang, Mang Xiao (Mirabilite), Zhi Shi (Immature Bitter Orange), Hou Po. Xiao Cheng Qi Tang (Minor Purging Decoction) [Formula 36], ingredients include: Da Huang, Zhi Shi, Hou Po. Tao Ren Cheng Qi Tang (Peach Kernel Purging Decoction) [Formula 37], ingredients include: Da Huang, Xuan Ming Fen, Sheng Gan Cao, Tao Ren (Peach Kernel), Rou Gui. Dachaihu Tang (Major Bupleurum Decoction) [Formula 38], ingredients include: Chai Hu, Huang Qin, Zhi Shi, Chi Shao, Da Huang. Chai Hu Jia Mang Xiao Tang (Bupleurum Plus Mirabilite Decoction) [Formula 39], ingredients include: Chai Hu, Huang Qin, Ren Shen, Zhi Gan Cao, Zhi Ban Xia, Xuan Ming Fen, Sheng Jiang, Da Zao. Liang Ge San (Cooling the Diaphragm Powder) [Formula 40], ingredients include: Hei Shan Zhi (Black Gardenia Fruit), Bo He Ye (Mint Leaf), Huang Qin, Lian Qiao (Forsythia Fruit), Da Huang, Xuan Ming Fen, Sheng Gan Cao. Ba Cui Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang (Extracted Rhinoceros Horn and Rehmannia Decoction) [Formula 41], ingredients include: Xi Jiao, Da Sheng Di, Fen Dan Pi, Chi Shao, Da Huang. Huang Long Tang (Yellow Dragon Decoction) [Formula 42], ingredients include: Da Huang, Mang Xiao, Zhi Shi, Hou Po, Ren Shen, Da Sheng Di, Dang Gui Shen. Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang (Pinellia Draining the Epigastrium Decoction) [Formula 43], ingredients include: Zhi Ban Xia, Huang Qin, Gan Jiang, Zhi Gan Cao, Ren Shen, Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizome), Da Zao. Shi Wei Wen Dan Tang (Ten-Ingredient Warming the Gallbladder Decoction) [Formula 44], ingredients include: Da Sheng Di, Ren Shen, Bai Fu Ling (Poria), Zhi Gan Cao, Zhi Ban Xia, Chen Ju Pi, Shu Zao Ren (Fried Jujube Seed), Yuan Zhi Rou, Fu Chao Zhi Shi (Bran-fried Immature Bitter Orange), Dan Zhu Ru (Light Bamboo Shavings). Bie Jia Jian Wan (Turtle Shell Building-Up Pill) [Formula 45], ingredients include: Bie Jia (Turtle Shell), Wu Shan (i.e., She Gan/Belamcanda Rhizome), Huang Qin, Chai Hu, Shu Fu (Crab), Gan Jiang, Da Huang, Chi Shao, Gui Zhi, Ting Li (Lepidium Seed), Shi Wei (Pyrrosia Leaf), Hou Po, Mu Dan Pi, Qu Mai (Dianthus Herb), Zi Wei (Polygonum Aviculare), Zhi Ban Xia, Ren Shen, Meng Chong (Male Blowfly Larva), E Jiao (Donkey-Hide Gelatin), Lu Feng Fang (Honeycomb), Chi Xiao (Red Niter), Qiang Lang (Beetle), Tao Ren. First, boil Bie Jia in wine until mushy, then add herb powders and decoct to form pills. Ji Sheng Bie Jia Yin (Ji Sheng Turtle Shell Drink) [Formula 46], ingredients include: Zhi Bie Jia, Chuan Xiong, Zhi Huang Qi, Cao Guo Ren, Bing Lang, Dong Bai Zhu, Ju Hong (Tangerine Pith), Bai Shao, Zhi Gan Cao, Hou Po, Sheng Jiang, Da Zao. Shao Yao Jiu (Peony Wine) [Formula 47], ingredients include: Chi Shao, Dang Gui Shen, Chuan Huang Lian, Sheng Mu Xiang (Costus Root), Bing Lang, Zhi Gan Cao, Da Huang. Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) [Formula 48], ingredients include: Ren Shen, Yun Fu Ling, Dong Bai Zhu, Zhi Gan Cao. Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang (Tonify the Middle and Benefit Qi Decoction) [Formula 49], ingredients include: Ren Shen, Zhi Huang Qi, Dong Bai Zhu, Zhi Gan Cao, Dang Gui Shen, Chen Ju Pi, Chai Hu, Sheng Ma, Sheng Jiang, Da Zao. Liu Wei Di Huang Tang (Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Decoction) [Formula 50], ingredients include: Da Shu Di, Fen Dan Pi, Fu Ze Xie, Huai Shan Yao, Yun Fu Ling, Shan Yu Rou. Tao Hua Tang (Peach Blossom Decoction) [Formula 51], ingredients include: Chi Shi Zhi, Gan Jiang, Jing Mi. Yang Zang Tang (Nourishing and Conserving Decoction) [Formula 52], ingredients include: Ying Su Ke (Poppy Shell), Ren Shen, Dang Gui Shen, Rou Gui, He Zi Rou (Chebula Flesh), Wei Mu Xiang (Roasted Costus Root), Dong Bai Zhu, Rou Dou Kou (Nutmeg), Bai Shao Yao, Zhi Gan Cao. Li Zhong Wan (Regulate the Middle Pill) [Formula 53], ingredients include: Ren Shen, Dong Bai Zhu, Zhi Gan Cao, Gan Jiang. Si Ling San (Four Poria Powder) [Formula 54], ingredients include: Chi Fu Ling (Red Poria), Zhu Ling, Dong Bai Zhu, Fu Ze Xie. Ban Long Wan (Spotted Dragon Pill) [Formula 55], ingredients include: Lu Jiao Jiao (Deer Antler Glue), Lu Jiao Shuang (Deer Antler Frost), Bai Zi Ren (Biota Seed), Tu Si Zi (Cuscuta Seed), Da Shu Di, Bai Fu Ling, Bu Gu Zhi (Psoralea Fruit). Gui Zhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction) [Formula 56], ingredients include: Gui Zhi, Zhi Gan Cao, Chi Shao, Sheng Jiang, Da Zao. Si Ni Tang (Reverse Cooling Decoction) [Formula 57], ingredients include: Zhi Gan Cao, Pao Jiang (Roasted Ginger), Zhi Fu Zi. Si Ni Jia Ren Shen Tang (Reverse Cooling Plus Ginseng Decoction) [Formula 58], ingredients include: Zhi Gan Cao, Pao Jiang, Zhi Fu Zi, Ren Shen. Yi Yuan San (Benefiting Primordial Powder) [Formula 59], ingredients include: Gui Fu Hua Shi (Talcum from Guilin), Sheng Gan Cao. Gui Ling Gan Lu Yin (Cinnamon, Poria, and Sweet Dew Infusion) [Formula 60], ingredients include: Hua Shi, Shi Gao, Han Shui Shi, Sheng Gan Cao, Dong Bai Zhu, Yun Fu Ling, Fu Ze Xie, Zhu Ling, Rou Gui. Er Chen Tang (Two Aged Decoction) [Formula 61], ingredients include: Bai Fu Ling, Zhi Gan Cao, Zhi Ban Xia, Chen Pi. Shengjiang Fuzi Tang (Ginger and Aconite Decoction) [Formula 62], ingredients include: Zhi Fu Zi, Sheng Jiang. Qizao Tang (Seven Jujube Decoction) [Formula 63], ingredients include: Zhi Fu Zi, Da Zao Rou (Jujube Flesh, seven pieces), Sheng Jiang. Jiahe San (Harmonizing Grain Powder) [Formula 64], ingredients include: Bai Fu Ling, Sha Ren, Yi Ren (Coix Seed), Pi Pa Ye (Loquat Leaf), Sang Bai Pi (Mulberry Root Bark), Hei Chen Xiang (Black Agarwood), Wu Wei Zi, Bai Dou Kou (White Cardamom), Zhi Gan Gong, Gong Ding Xiang, Ren Shen, Dong Bai Zhu (each 5 fen), Sheng Mu Xiang, Qing Pi, Chen Ju Pi, Du Zhong (Eucommia Bark), Gu Ya (Grain Sprout), Huo Xiang, Da Fu Pi, Cha Shi Hu (Dendrobium), Ban Xia Qu (Pinellia Fermented Powder), Liuhe Shen Qu (Six Harmonies Medicated Leaven), Sui Feng Zi (Terminalia Seed), Bing Lang (each 3 fen), Sheng Jiang, Da Zao. Fuzi Tang (Aconite Decoction) [Formula 65], ingredients include: Zhi Fu Zi, Ren Shen, Bai Fu Ling, Dong Bai Zhu, Bai Shao Yao. Xu Shi Zhengqi San (Mr. Xu's Upright Qi Powder) [Formula 66], ingredients include: Huo Xiang, Cao Guo Ren, Zhi Ban Xia, Chen Ju Pi, Hou Po, Sha Ren, Zhi Gan Cao, Sheng Jiang, Da Zao. Buhuanjin Zhengqi San (Non-Exchanging Golden Upright Qi Powder) [Formula 67], ingredients include: Zhi Cang Zhu, Chen Ju Pi, Zhi Gan Cao, Hou Po, Zhi Ban Xia, Huo Xiang, Sheng Jiang, Da Zao. Ganying Wan (Responsive Pill) [Formula 68], ingredients include: Guang Mu Xiang (Aquilaria Wood), Gong Ding Xiang, Bai Cao Shuang (Soot from Chimney), Rou Dou Kou, Pao Jiang, Ku Xing Ren, Ba Shuang (Croton Seed Extract), ground into powder, melted with yellow beeswax to form pills. Hejie San (Harmonizing and Resolving Powder) [Formula 69], ingredients include: Zhi Cang Zhu, Chen Ju Pi, Zhi Gan Cao, Hou Po, Gao Ben (Ligusticum Root), Jie Geng, Sheng Jiang, Da Zao. Wendan Tang (Warming the Gallbladder Decoction) [Formula 70], ingredients include: Yun Fu Ling, Zhi Gan Cao, Zhi Ban Xia, Chen Ju Pi, Fu Chao Zhi Shi, Dan Zhu Ru. Sanjian Tang (Three Establishments Decoction) [Formula 71], ingredients include: Zhi Fu Zi, Zhi Chuan Wu (Prepared Sichuan Aconite), Zhi Tian Xiong (Prepared Aconite Lateral Root), Sheng Jiang. Heishen San (Black Divine Powder) [Formula 72], ingredients include: Hei Dou (Black Soybean), Dang Gui Shen, Da Shu Di, Pu Huang (Typha Pollen), Bai Shao, Zhi Gan Cao, Gan Jiang, Rou Gui. Pingwei San (Peaceful Stomach Powder) [Formula 73], ingredients include: Zhi Cang Zhu, Chen Ju Pi, Zhi Gan Cao, Hou Po, Sheng Jiang, Da Zao.

*Examination on Guan Ge* (Appendix Printed)