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Indicated for toxic wind causing stubborn bi-syndrome (obstruction syndrome), characterized by limb traction and spasm, or incoordination of hands and feet, with hemi-atrophy of the body; or physical weakness due to toxicity rendering one unable to bear labor; or wind pathogen invading the five zang organs, resulting in mental confusion, excessive talking, frequent forgetfulness, and occasional terror; or pain in joints, dizziness, vexation, and chest oppression; or stiffness and straightness of the waist and spine, inability to bend or extend, abdominal fullness, anorexia, and cough; or upon initial onset of disease, sudden collapse and unconsciousness, followed by aphonia (loss of voice), hemiplegia, anesthesia (numbness), and heaviness. All these are caused by constitutional deficiency and failure to avoid wind and cold during youth.

Formula:
Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata (Prepared Aconite Root) [Wutou], Scutellariae Radix (Scutellaria Root) [Huangqin], Paeoniae Radix (Peony Root) [Shaoyao], Polygalae Radix (Polygala Root) [Yuanzhi] (core removed), Angelicae Pubescentis Radix (Dong Quai Root) [Duhuo], Saposhnikoviae Radix (Ledebouriella Root) [Fangfeng], Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuanxiong Rhizome) [Xiong], Ephedrae Herba (Ephedra Stem) [Mahuang] (nodes removed), Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix (Gentian Root) [Qinjiao], Dendrobii Caulis (Dendrobium Stem) [Shihu], Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Ginseng Root) [Renshen], Poria (Poria Cocos) [Fuling], Gypsum Fibrosum (Gypsum) [Shigao], Astragali Radix (Astragalus Root) [Huangqi], Asteris Radix (Aster Root) [Ziwan] (each 2 liang), Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Chinese Angelic Root) [Danggui] (2.5 liang), Cimicifugae Rhizoma (Cimicifuga Rhizome) [Shengma] (1.5 liang), Glycines Sojae Semen (Soybean) [Dadou] (2.5 liang).

The above twenty-three ingredients are coarsely crushed. Decoct with 13 sheng of water and 2 sheng of wine until 4 sheng remains. Strong individuals divide this into four doses; weak individuals divide it into five or six doses. (Same as recorded in *Shen Shi Fang*.)

Indicated for sudden wind-stroke, anesthesia of the four limbs, and uncontrollable laughter.

Formula:
Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuanxiong Rhizome) [Xiong] (1.5 liang), Armeniacae Semen Amarum (Bitter Apricot Seed) [Xingren] (20 seeds, skin and tip removed, double-kernel seeds discarded), Ephedrae Herba (Ephedra Stem) [Mahuang] (nodes removed), Scutellariae Radix (Scutellaria Root) [Huangqin], Cinnamomi Cortex (Cinnamon Bark) [Guixin], Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Chinese Angelic Root) [Danggui], Gypsum Fibrosum (Gypsum) [Shigao] (crushed), Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix (Gentian Root) [Qinjiao], Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Fresh Ginger Root) [Ganjiang], Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Licorice Root) [Gancao] (roasted, each 1 liang).

The above ten ingredients are coarsely crushed. Decoct with 9 sheng of water until 3 sheng remains. Divide into three doses.

Indicated for thief-wind causing trismus (lockjaw), opisthotonos (arched back), and general rigidity of the body.

Formula:
Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Chinese Angelic Root) [Danggui], Asari Radix et Rhizoma (Asarum Root) [Xixin], Saposhnikoviae Radix (Ledebouriella Root) [Fangfeng] (each 1.5 liang), Angelicae Pubescentis Radix (Dong Quai Root) [Duhuo] (3 fen), Ephedrae Herba (Ephedra Stem) [Mahuang] (2.5 liang, nodes removed), Aconiti Radix Preparata (Prepared Aconite Root) [Fuzi] (one piece, prepared, skin removed).

The above six ingredients are coarsely crushed. Decoct with 8 sheng of wine and 4 sheng of water until 4 sheng remains. Divide into four doses. If the mouth cannot open, pour the decoction into the mouth. After one dose, the mouth should open; after two doses, slight sweating occurs; after three doses, profuse sweating occurs.