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The patient suffers from generalized distending pain, a dull and dark complexion, and black spots appearing on various parts of the body. This indicates that toxic pathogens are entrenched in the Zang-Fu organs (internal organs), causing Qi stagnation and blood coagulation. The prescription is as follows:
Spatholobi Caulis (Sunmu), Corydalis Rhizoma (Yanhusuo), Trogopterori Faeces (Wulingzhi), Hyoscyami Semen (Tianxianzi), and Raphani Semen (Luobozhi/Laifuzi) each 1 liang; Bupleuri Radix (Sanleng), Curcumae Rhizoma (Ezhhu), Curcumae Longae Rhizoma (Jianghuang), Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi), Arecae Semen (Binglang), Immature Bitter Orange (Zhishi), and Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex (Houpo) each 7 qian; Linderae Radix (Wuyao) 5 qian; Cyperi Rhizoma (Xiangfu) 4 qian; Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum (Chenxiang) and Dalbergiae Odoriferae Lignum (Xiangxiang) each 3 qian; Ferulae Resina (Awei) 2 qian.
Pulverize these ingredients finely and form pills the size of mung beans. Take 15 pills per dose, administered with Amomi Fructus (Sharen) decoction.

The patient experiences dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, and purple spots on the body, indicating Sha toxin lodged within the muscles. The treatment method should first employ the protocol for treating Jin Kou Sha (Sha syndrome with inability to swallow). Subsequently, use the following formula:
Trichosanthis Radix (Tianhuafen), Moutan Cortex (Danpi), Menthae Haplocalycis Herba (Bohe), Lycii Cortex (Digupi), Gardeniae Fructus (Shanzhi), Scrophulariae Radix (Xuanshen), and Asari Radix et Rhizoma (Xixin). These seven herbs are used in equal proportions, decocted in water, and taken orally.

In the early stages, abdominal pain is common, though some cases present no pain, only a sensation of lethargy, distension, and oppression. Ginger must be strictly avoided. In urgent situations, use:
Celastrus Radix (Nansheteng).
Decoct in water, mix with wine, and take orally.

Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen) 1 liang, Artemisiae Annuae Herba (Qinghao) 3 liang, Moslae Herba (Xiangru) 3 qian, Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu) 5 qian.
Decoct in water and take orally; this is highly effective.
If heatstroke leads to mania, panting, and profuse sweating like rain, urgently use:
Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen) and Gypsum Fibrosum (Shigao) each 4 liang, Coptidis Rhizoma (Huanglian) 3 qian.
Decoct in water and take one dose to stabilize the spirit, and two doses to stop sweating.
If heatstroke causes sudden collapse and severe heart pain resembling death, urgently use:
Artemisiae Annuae Herba (Qinghao) 1 liang, Coptidis Rhizoma (Huanglian), Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen), and Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu) each 3 qian; Poria (Fushen) and Pogostemonis Herba (Huoxiang) each 5 qian; Moslae Herba (Xiangru) and Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia) each 1 qian.
Decoct in water and take orally; pain ceases after one dose.
Furthermore, if heatstroke causes sudden collapse, foaming at the mouth, impending mania, burning sensation of the body like fire, and obvious ulcerated purple spots, prognosis is generally poor. Urgently use:
Scrophulariae Radix (Xuanshen) and Ophiopogonis Radix (Maidong) each 3 liang; Asparagi Radix (Tiandong) and Artemisiae Annuae Herba (Qinghao) each 1 liang; Cimicifugae Rhizoma (Shengma), Schizonepetae Spica (Jingjie), Coptidis Rhizoma (Huanglian), and Scutellariae Radix (Huangqin) each 3 qian.
Decoct in water and take orally; the color of the spots fades after one dose and disappears completely after three doses.

Raw Gypsum Fibrosum (Sheng Shigao) 1 liang, Scrophulariae Radix (Xuanshen), Chrysanthemi Indici Flos (Yejuhua), Lonicerae Japonicae Flos (Jinyinhua), Forsythiae Fructum (Lianqiao), and Moutan Cortex (Danpi) each 4 qian; Menthae Haplocalycis Herba (Bohe), Belamcandae Rhizoma (Shegan), and Fritillariae Thunbergii Bulbus (Beimu) each 2 qian; Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao) 1 qian.
Decoct in clear water and take orally until recovery.