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Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Duhuo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix) (each 1 qian), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Bencao (Ligustici Wallichii Rhizoma), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried, 0.5 qian), Manjingzi (Vittadini Fructus) (0.3 qian). If the body feels heavy and there is a dull, heavy pain in the lower back, indicating the presence of cold-dampness in the interior, add Hanfangji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix) washed with wine and Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata).

(This formula is Wuling San [Five-Ling Powder] added with Chencha (Cinnabar), in equal proportions, with one-third of the Guizhi [Cinnamon Twig] dosage reduced.)

(This formula is Wuling San [Five-Ling Powder] added with Renshen [Ginseng].)

(This formula is Wuling San [Five-Ling Powder] without Rougui [Cinnamon Bark].)

Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, wine-washed, 2 qian), Shengdihuang (Rehmanniae Radix, fresh), Shudihuang (Rehmanniae Radix, prepared), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Qinjiao (Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix) (each 1.5 qian), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) (1 qian), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (0.5 qian). Decoct these ingredients in water and take orally.

Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex, stir-fried with salt and wine), Shudihuang (Rehmanniae Radix, prepared, steamed with wine) (each 4 liang), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, wine-washed), Shanyao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma), Gouqizi (Lycii Fructus) (those from Gansu are superior, each 3 liang), Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma, stir-fried with salt and wine), Shanzhuyu (Corni Fructus), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) (each 2 liang), Shengdihuang (Rehmanniae Radix, fresh) (2.5 liang), Rongcongrou (Cistanche Herba, soaked in wine), Xuanshen (Scrophulariae Radix) (each 2.5 liang). Grind these into a fine powder, mix with refined honey to make pills the size of tung tree seeds. Take 70-80 pills per dose, administered on an empty stomach with light salt water.

Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) (each 2 qian), Bohe (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba), Xuanshen (Scrophulariae Radix), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix) (each 1.5 qian), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (1 qian). Use two zhong of water, decoct until eight parts remain. Take at any time. If constipation occurs, add Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) (2 qian).

Sangye (Mori Folium) (3 qian, those after frost are better), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum) (2.5 qian, roasted), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (1 qian), Humaren (Sesami Fructus) (1 qian, fried and ground), Zhen Ejiao (Asini Corii Colla) (0.8 fen), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) (0.7 fen), Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix) (1.2 fen), Xingren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum) (0.7 fen, skin and tip removed, fried until yellow), Pipaye (Eriobotryae Folium) (one leaf, hairs removed, honey-fried). These nine ingredients are decocted in one bowl of water until six parts remain. Take frequently while hot, divided into two or three doses.

This refers to taking half of Fangfeng Tongsheng San [Wind-Protecting Universal Rescue Powder] (see Stroke section) and half of Liuyi San [Six-to-One Powder] (see Summerheat Injury section). Take one liang per dose, mixed with decoction made from Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), Congtou (Allii Cepae Bulbus), and Danshichijiu (Sojae Seminis Preparatum). This method combines diaphoresis (sweating) and purgation (bowel evacuation). Alternatively, divide into two doses: first take five qian, induce vomiting shortly after to cause sweating, then take the remaining half to promote bowel movement.