Shengma ( Cimicifugae Rhizoma ), Chaihu ( Bupleuri Radix ), Qianghuo ( Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix ) (each 1 qian), Zhigancao (Prepared Licorice Root), Zexie ( Alisma Rhizome ) (each 1.5 qian), Caolongdan ( Gentiana Scabra Root, stir-fried), Zhimu ( Anemarrhenae Rhizome, stir-fried), Huangbai ( Phellodendri Cortex ) (each 2 qian). Crush the herbs to the size of hemp seeds or beans. Add three zhan of water, decoct until one zhan remains. Take while slightly warm on an empty stomach, and follow with a delicious meal to settle the medicinal qi.

Zexie ( Alisma Rhizome ), Shengma ( Cimicifugae Rhizoma ) (each 1.5 qian), Shenggancao (Raw Licorice Root), Huangbai ( Phellodendri Cortex, wine-processed) (each 2 qian), Caolongdan ( Gentiana Scabra Root), Dangguishao ( Angelicae Sinensis Radix Tip ), Qianghuo ( Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix ), Chaihu ( Bupleuri Radix ), Mahuanggen ( Ephedrae Herba Caudex ), Hanfangji ( Stephaniae Tetrandrae Rhizome ), Fuling ( Poria ) (each 1 qian), Honghua ( Carthami Flos ) (a small amount), Wuweizi ( Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus ) (20 grains). Add three large zhan of water to the above herbs, decoct until one zhan remains. Take while slightly warm before meals. Avoid alcohol, damp foods like noodles, and sexual intercourse.

Danggui ( Angelicae Sinensis Radix ), Baishao ( Paeoniae Radix Alba ), Fuzi ( Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata ), Rougui ( Cinnamomi Cortex ), Yanhusuo ( Corydalis Rhizome ), Xiaohuixiang ( Foeniculi Fructus ), Chuanlianzi ( Meliae Semen ), Zexie ( Alisma Rhizome ), Wuzhuyu ( Evodiae Fructus ), BaiFuling ( Poria ). Decoct in water and take.

Chuanwu ( Aconiti Radix ), Fengmi ( Honey ), Rougui ( Cinnamomi Cortex ), Baishao ( Paeoniae Radix Alba ), Zhigancao (Prepared Licorice Root), Shengjiang ( Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens ), Dazao ( Jujubae Fructus ). Decoct in water and take.

Cangzhu ( Atractylodis Rhizoma ), Huangbai ( Phellodendri Cortex ), Xiangfu ( Cyperi Rhizoma ), Qingpi ( Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride ), Yizhi ( Alpiniae Oxyphyllae Fructus ), Gancao ( Licorice Root ), Xiaohuixiang ( Foeniculi Fructus ), Nanshan Zha ( Crataegi Fructus ), Yuanhusuo ( Corydalis Rhizome ), Taoren ( Persicae Semen ), Fuzi ( Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata ).

Huixiang ( Foeniculi Fructus ), Chuanlianzi ( Meliae Semen ), Wuling San ( Five-Ingredient Powder with Poria; see section on Cold-Dampness ), Yan ( Salt ), Cong ( Allii Fistulosi Bulbus ).

Dahuang ( Rheum Palmati Radix et Rhizoma ), Zaoci ( Tribuli Fructus ) (each 3 qian). Decoct in wine and take.

Wuzhuyu ( Evodiae Fructus ) (Chief Herb), Rougui ( Cinnamomi Cortex ), Zexie ( Alisma Rhizome ), BaiFuling ( Poria ).

Qingmuxiang ( Aucklandiae Radix ) (5 qian, soaked in wine and vinegar, then stir-fried), Wuzhuyu ( Evodiae Fructus ) (1 liang), Xiangfu ( Cyperi Rhizoma ) (1 liang, stir-fried with vinegar), Bidengqie ( Galangal Fruit ), Wuyao ( Linderae Radix ), Xiaohuixiang ( Foeniculi Fructus ) (each 5 qian), Chuanlianrou ( Seed Kernel of Melia Toosendan ) (5 qian, stir-fried with crushed seeds of Croton Tiglium L., 21 seeds, until yellow-red, then remove Croton Tiglium L.). Mix the powders evenly, bind with onion juice to form small pills. Take 3 qian per dose, administered with wine or salt solution for immediate effect. It can treat all types of hernia pain.

Chuanlianrou ( Seed Kernel of Melia Toosendan ), Xiaohuixiang ( Foeniculi Fructus ), Malanhua ( Iris Tectori Flos ), Yuanhua ( Genkwa Flos, stir-fried with vinegar until dark-colored), Shanzhuyu ( Corni Fructus ), Wuzhuyu ( Evodiae Fructus ), Shizhuyu ( Evodiae Fructus used as food), Qingpi ( Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride ), Chenpi ( Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium ) (each 1 liang). Mix into powder, bind with vinegar paste to form small pills. Take 2 qian with wine.

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