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Background Information:
Book Title: Qianjin Yi Fang (Supplement to the Thousand Golden Formulas)
Author: Sun Simiao
Dynasty: Tang Dynasty, Kaiyao 2nd Year
Chapter: Dahuang Tang (Rhubarb Decoction)
Category: Formula

**Formula for Stone-Induced Deficient Heat with Sores:**
Treating stone-drug attacks causing irritability, heat, abdominal distension and fullness, sores on the body, which have persisted for years without healing due to deficient heat from stone drugs.
Ingredients:
Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei, 3 liang), Maimendong (Radix Ophiopogonis, 1 liang, heart removed), Zhizi (Fructus Gardeniae, 14 pieces, broken), Huangqin (Radix Scutellariae), Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, roasted, 2 liang each).
Preparation: The above six herbs are cut into small pieces. Boil in 7 sheng of water until reduced to 2.5 sheng. Divide into five doses. Stop taking when bowel movement occurs.

**Shengma Tang (Cinnamon Twig? No, Cimicifugae Rhizome Decoction) for Stone-Induced Heat with Swelling:**
Treating stone-drug fever where heat accumulation causes swelling and hardness. When swelling first appears, purgation is indicated.
Ingredients:
Shengma (Rhizoma Cimicifugae), Zhishi (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus, roasted), Shaoyao (Radix Paeoniae Alba), Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei, 2 liang each), Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), Huangqin (Radix Scutellariae, 1 liang each).
Preparation: The above six herbs are cut into small pieces. Boil in 8 sheng of water until reduced to 2 sheng. Divide into three doses. Stop when bowel movement occurs and swelling subsides. If heat is severe, double the amount of Huangqin. Another version includes Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 1 liang).

**Emergency Formula for Stone-Induced Fever Turning into Abscess:**
Treating intense stone-drug fever transforming into an abscess; treat urgently at the onset.
Ingredients:
Shiyanzi (Lithospermum Erythrorhizon? Note: Shiyanzi usually refers to a specific mineral or seed, context suggests external use here, likely a local remedy or specific lithic substance, translated as Stone Swallow's Egg/Stone Particle): 7 pieces.
Preparation: Boil in 3 large sheng of water until reduced to 2 sheng. Use repeatedly to wash/launder the affected area until healed.

**Qianhu Tang (Peucedani Radix Decoction) for Stone-Induced Headache and Chest Distension:**
Treating stone-drug attacks causing headache, chest distension and fullness, alternating chills and fever, cold hands and feet, lockjaw, oral ulcers/dryness, aversion to food odors.
Ingredients:
Qianhu (Radix Peucedani), Shaoyao (Radix Paeoniae Alba), Huangqin (Radix Scutellariae), Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, roasted, 2 liang each), Dazao (Fructus Jujubae, 20 pieces, broken).
Preparation: The above six herbs are cut into small pieces. Boil in 8 sheng of water until reduced to 2.5 sheng. Divide into three doses.
Modifications:
- If heart/hypochondriac region is hard and full, add Fuling (Poria, 3 liang).
- If chest is full and blocked, add Zhishi (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus, roasted, 1 da liang).
- If continuous vomiting, cold in chest, and inability to eat, add Shengjiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens, 3 liang).
- If stomach deficiency with dry mouth, add Maimendong (Radix Ophiopogonis, heart removed, 3 liang).
For any added herbs, add 1 sheng of water.

**Jinshao Huangqin Tang (Scutellaria Decoction by Jin Shao) for Burning Sensation:**
Treating stone-drug attacks causing a sensation of burning skin.
Ingredients:
Huangqin (Radix Scutellariae), Zhishi (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus, roasted, 2 liang each), Zhizi (Fructus Gardeniae, 14 pieces, broken), Gualou (Fructus Trichosanthis), Houpo (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis, roasted), Shaoyao (Radix Paeoniae Alba), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, roasted, 1 liang each).
Preparation: The above seven herbs are cut into small pieces. Boil in 7 sheng of water until reduced to 2.5 sheng. Divide into three doses.

**Huato Qi Tang (Shepherd's Purse Decoction by Hua Tuo) for Chronic Stone Toxin:**
Treating stone toxin that may flare up after 10, 20, or 30 years. Symptoms include chills-like sensations, dietary triggers, anorexia. If caused by Zi Shiyang (Fluorite) leading to bluish complexion, stifling heat, desire to lie down, weakness in movement, or chills, these arise from Fu-organ qi disorders and Zang-organ disharmony. Fan Shi (Alum) induced heat causes dryness and trembling; Shi Liuhuang (Sulfur) induced heat causes depression/stagnation; extreme heat causes skin rupture.
Ingredients:
Qi Ni (Radix Cistanches? Or Clematis? Context suggests a detoxifying herb, often identified as Clematis root or similar in ancient texts, here translated as Qi Ni), 4 liang; Fuling (Poria, 1 liang); Manjingzi (Fructus Viticis, 1 sheng); Shaoyao (Radix Paeoniae Alba); Renshen (Radix Ginseng); Lanzi (Indigo Naturalis? Or Seed of Isatis? Likely Bodaizi/Isatis Seed, 1 liang each); Huangqin (Radix Scutellariae); Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, roasted, 1 liang each).
Preparation: The above eight herbs are cut into small pieces. Boil Manjingzi in 1 sheng of water (Note: Text says 1 sheng, but yields 8 sheng, likely a textual error for 1 dou/10 sheng, but strictly translating text: 1 sheng). Reduce to 8 sheng, strain, add remaining herbs, boil to 2.5 sheng. Divide into three doses.
Modifications:
- For weakness, double Renshen, reduce Huangqin.
- For rebellious Qi, double Fuling, add Qi Ni (1 liang). (*Wai Tai Mi Yao* records: Huangqin and Shaoyao are 2 liang each).

**Treatment for Taohua Shi (Peach-Colored Stone) Attack:**
Symptoms: Heart lockjaw (cardiac constriction/spasm), high fever, headache.
Method: Drink clear wine while conscious. Amount depends on tolerance. As the wine circulates, the condition resolves. Alternatively, take Damai (Hordeum Vulgare). If ineffective, take this Mainu Tang (Barb of Barley Decoction) (See Vol 17 for Damai details).
Ingredients:
Mainu (Barb of Hordeum Vulgare, leaves, dried in shade), Maimendong (Radix Ophiopogonis, heart removed, 4 liang each), Guixin (Cortex Cinnamomi, 3 liang), Congbai (Bulbus Allii Cepae, 8 stalks, no leaves), Renshen (Radix Ginseng, 1 liang), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, roasted, 2 liang).
Preparation: The above six herbs are cut into small pieces. Boil in 8 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng. Strain, divide into three warm doses.
Substitute: If Mainu is unavailable, use 3 sheng of clean barley. Wash thoroughly, boil until cooked, strain, add water to make 8 sheng, then add other herbs. Boil to 3 sheng, divide into three doses.

**General Formula for Mixed Stone Attacks:**
Ingredients:
Maimendong (Radix Ophiopogonis, heart removed), Renshen (Radix Ginseng, 3 liang each), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, roasted, 1 liang).
Preparation: Grind into powder, mix with refined honey to form pills the size of quail eggs. Take 3 pills per dose. Observe previous dietary restrictions.

**Formula for Heat in Heart, Chest, Liver:**
Ingredients:
Renshen (Radix Ginseng), Huangqin (Radix Scutellariae, 2 liang each), Zhizi (Fructus Gardeniae, 1 piece, broken), Maimendong (Radix Ophiopogonis, heart removed), Guixin (Cortex Cinnamomi), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, roasted, 1 liang each).
Preparation: Cut the herbs. Boil in 6 sheng of water until reduced to 2 sheng. Divide into three doses.

**Huangfu Zhizi Tang (Gardenia Decoction by Huangfu) for Heat-Fracturing Stone:**
Ingredients:
Zhizi (Fructus Gardeniae, 14 pieces, broken), Huangqin (Radix Scutellariae, 2.5 liang), Chi (Fermented Soybean, 1 sheng, wrapped in silk).
Preparation: Cut the herbs. Boil in 6 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng. Strain, add Chi, boil to 2 sheng. Divide into two doses.

**Formula for Stone-Induced Irritability, Fullness, Sores (Long Duration) & General Stone Drug Activation:**
Ingredients:
Mahuang (Herba Ephedrae, nodes removed), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, roasted, 1 liang each).
Preparation: Cut the herbs. Boil in 2 sheng of water until reduced to 0.5 sheng. Add Qingjiu (Clear Wine, 0.5 sheng), simmer to obtain 1 sheng of liquid.
Administration: The patient must first be heated near a fire until sweating is imminent. Then drink the decoction hot until finished. Cover with blankets and lie down. Profuse sweating will occur, leading to recovery.

**General Formula for Stone Heat Attacks:**
Simply drink pure, beautiful, hot clear wine. Avoid cold food, avoid labor, wash with cold water. Recovery follows.

**Formula for Stone Dysentery and Regular Use of Suppressing Stones:**
Take good fermented soybeans (Chi), stir-fry until yellow and fragrant. Cool, grind, and sieve. If not fully cooked inside, fry again, cool, and grind. If cooked through, the skin becomes burnt/bitter, hence the need for double frying.
Administration: Take 2 large spoons on an empty stomach twice daily, best taken with cold water.

**Formula for Stone Dysentery:**
Lightly brew high-quality tea juice. Drink 2-3 sheng. Severe cases: 3 doses. Mild cases: 1-2 doses. Recovery ensues.

**Single Formula of Wine and Fermented Bean for Resolving Stone Drug Activation:**
Qingmeijiu (Clear Fine Wine, 1 sheng), Hao Chi (Good Fermented Soybean, 0.5 sheng, wrapped in silk).
Preparation: Boil together for 3-5 boils. Drink 1 sheng hot until finished. Highly effective.

**Single Formula for All Stone Attacks:**
Crush fresh winter melon to extract 3 sheng of juice. Divide into three doses.

**Single Formula for Mixed Stone Attacks:**
Boil Congbai (Scallion White) juice and drink. Also effective.

**Single Formula:**
Boil Gouqi Baipi (Bark of Lycium Root) juice alone and drink. Effective.

**Single Formula:**
Boil Huyan (Coriander) juice alone and drink. In winter, boil the roots. Effective.

**Single Formula:**
Boil Qinmi (Shepherd's Purse/Clematis) juice alone and drink. Effective.

**Best Formula for Relieving Heat and Thirst:**
Congbai (Scallion White) not exceeding 1 jin. Huyan (Coriander), Qinmi (Shepherd's Purse), Gouqi (Lycium) not exceeding half a jin. Boil each separately, extract juice, and drink.

**Another Single Formula:**
Boil Dog Meat juice alone. Taking it resolves severe dispersion/toxicity. Effective.