德清蔡初泉，陡发寒热，咽痛大渴，脘闷舌绛。孟英诊脉，甚数。径投大剂∶犀（角） 羚（羊角） 元
参丹皮 桑（叶） 栀（子） 银花 花粉 （连）翘 （牛）蒡，服后，遍身发赤疹，而热退知饥矣。
段春木之室烂喉，内外科治之束手。姚雪蕉孝廉荐孟英视之，骨瘦如柴，肌热如烙，韧痰阻于咽喉，不能咯吐，
须以带帛搅而曳之。患处红肿白腐，龈色皆糜，米饮不沾，汛事非期而至。按其脉，
左细数，右弦滑。曰∶此阴亏之体，伏火之病，失于清降，扰及于营，先以犀角地黄汤清营分，而调妄行之血，续与
白虎汤加西洋参等，肃气道而泻燎原之火，外用锡类散扫痰腐而消恶毒，继投甘润药，蠲余热而充津液，日以向
安，月余而起。
吴雨峰明府家，嘱儿科为其仲郎所出之两孙种痘，下苗二、三日，发热咽痛，医以为痘之将形也，投以升透之
药，赤斑似锦，咽烂如焚，半月之间，阖家传染，诸医莫
敢入其室。孟英往诊时，见其三郎耕有、四郎小峰尚未病。亟曰∶已病者固当图治，未病者尤宜防患，传以青龙
白虎汤代茶恣饮，竟得无恙。其令阃洪宜人、及仲媳，皆为之治愈。此外如其长媳、其令嫒、其三孙、其仆、其
探病之女戚，殒于是病者七人焉。时雨峰、筑岩两乔梓（父子）咸官于外，仲郎亦幕游江右，不料因种痘而酿此
祸，益信孟英劝人勿种痘之说为可训也。
潘洪畴，托儿医为其仲郎所出之孙种痘，下苗三日，即咽痛，发热斑烂，七朝而夭。春波及其弟祥衍，皆染其
病。春波之证，顾听泉治而愈矣。祥衍之恙，咽喉烂至于舌，胸膈痞塞不通，牙关紧涩，小溲淋痛，口流紫黑血块，
人皆谓其脏腑烂焉。孟英视之，曰∶恶血毒涎，正欲其出，吹以锡类散，用碗承其口，流出涎血甚多，咽喉、牙环、
胸膈皆得渐舒。投以∶犀角地黄汤加元参、银花、童溺、藕汁、竺黄、花粉、贝母、石菖蒲之类，渐以向安。继与
生津填补而痊。
陈书伯之二令妹，亦患喉疹，汛事适行，四肢酸痛，略难举动，气塞于咽。孟英诊脉，弦滑。以∶犀（角
）羚（羊角） 旋（复） 赭（石） （竹）茹 贝（母） 兜铃 牛蒡 射干 豆根 花粉 银花 海 竹
沥丝瓜络等，出入为方，兼吹锡类散而瘥。
陈书伯庶母，同时患喉糜，而头偏左痛，心悸欲呕，壮热烦躁，脉弦细数。孟英曰∶此兼阴亏风动也。初以∶
犀（角） 羚（羊角） 元参 菊花 丹参 栀（子） 桑叶
马勃，投之。外吹锡类散，咽愈热退。续用二至（丸）“二冬” 生地 石英 苁蓉 龟板 茯苓，滋阴潜阳而瘳。
陈书伯庶堂令弟保和，年未弱冠，患失音咽痛。孟英予∶犀（角） 羚（羊角） 石膏 元参 豆根 牛
蒡射干等大剂清肃之药，音开而咽糜。吹以锡类散，糜愈而疹点满布，左目及耳后皆肿。方中加以鲜菊叶二两，疹
愈。（但）痰嗽不已。仍主前法，服三十余帖而痊。此证脉滑且数，口大渴，初终未曾误药，故能愈。
Cai Chuquan from Deqing suddenly developed aversion to cold and fever, severe throat pain with extreme thirst, epigastric fullness, and a crimson tongue. Mengying palpated the pulse, which was very rapid (Shu). He directly prescribed a large dose of: Rhinoceros Horn (Xijiao), Antelope Horn (Lingyangjiao), Scrophularia Root (Yuanshen), Moutan Cortex (Danpi), Mulberry Leaf (Sangye), Gardenia Fruit (Zizhi), Honeysuckle Flower (Yinhua), Trichosanthes Root (Huafen), Forsythia Fruit (Lianqiao), and Arctium Fruit (Niubang). After taking the medicine, red rashes appeared all over the body, and the fever subsided, followed by a sense of hunger.
The wife of Duan Chunmu suffered from rotting throat scarlet fever (Lanhou Sha). Internal and external medicine physicians were at their wits' end. Yao Xuejiao Xiaolian recommended Mengying for consultation. The patient was emaciated like firewood, skin hot as if branded, with tough phlegm obstructing the throat, unable to be expectorated, requiring a silk ribbon to stir and pull it out. The affected area was red and swollen with white putrid tissue, gums were eroded, unable to consume even rice water, and menstruation arrived out of cycle. Palpating the pulse, the left side was fine and rapid (Xi Shu), the right side was wiry and slippery (Xuan Hua). Mengying said: This is a constitution of Yin deficiency with latent fire disease, failing to clear and descend, disturbing the Ying (Nutritive) level. First, use Xijiao Dihuang Tang (Rhino-Corn Deer-Hoof Decoction) to clear the Ying level and regulate reckless bleeding; subsequently, administer Baihu Tang (White Tiger Decoction) added with American Ginseng (Xiyangshen) to肃ate the Qi pathway and purge the raging fire; externally apply Xilei San (Xilei Powder) to sweep away phlegm and putridity and eliminate malignant toxins; then administer sweet and moistening medicines to dispel residual heat and replenish fluids. The condition improved day by day, and recovery occurred after more than a month.
In the household of Wu Yufeng Mingfu, pediatricians were hired to vaccinate the two grandsons born to his second son against smallpox. Two or three days after inoculation, fever and throat pain occurred. Physicians believed this indicated the impending emergence of smallpox pustules and administered ascending and diffusing medicines. This resulted in bright red spots resembling brocade all over the body and throats rotting as if burning. Within half a month, the entire family was infected, and other physicians dared not enter his room. When Mengying went to diagnose, he saw that his third son Gengyou and fourth son Xiaofeng had not yet fallen ill. He urgently stated: Those already ill must certainly be treated, but those not yet ill are especially in need of prevention. He passed on Qinglong Baihu Tang (Green Dragon White Tiger Decoction) to be drunk freely as tea, and they remained unharmed. His wife Hong Yi-ren and his second daughter-in-law were both cured. Additionally, his eldest daughter-in-law, his daughter, his three grandsons, his servant, and female relatives visiting the sick, seven people died from this disease. At that time, Wu Yufeng and Zuyan, father and son, were both serving officials elsewhere, and the second son was also working in a yamen in Jiangxi. Unexpectedly, this disaster was brewed by vaccination, further confirming that Mengying's advice against vaccination is worthy of emulation.
Pan Hongchou entrusted a pediatrician to vaccinate the grandson born to his second son against smallpox. Three days after inoculation, throat pain, fever, and spot-rot appeared, leading to death within seven days. Chunbo and his younger brother Xiangyan both contracted the disease. Chunbo’s condition was cured by Gu Tingquan. Xiangyan’s illness involved throat rot extending to the tongue, chest and diaphragm blockage, locked jaw, painful urination, and mouth flowing with purple-black blood clots. People believed his internal organs were rotting. Mengying examined him and said: Evil blood and toxic saliva are seeking to exit. Apply Xilei San, hold a bowl under the mouth, and a large amount of saliva and blood flowed out. The throat, gum ring, and chest/diaphragm gradually relaxed. Prescribe Xijiao Dihuang Tang (Rhino-Corn Deer-Hoof Decoction) added with Scrophularia Root (Yuanshen), Honeysuckle Flower (Yinhua), Child’s Urine (Tongni), Lotus Root Juice (Ouzhi), Bamboo Sap (Zhuli), Trichosanthes Root (Huafen), Fritillaria Bulb (Beimu), and Acorus Root (Shichangpu). Gradually stabilized. Subsequently used生津 (generating fluids) and tonifying medicines for complete recovery.
Chen Shubo’s two younger sisters also suffered from throat rash (Houzhen). Menstruation happened to occur, accompanied by soreness and pain in the four limbs, slight difficulty in movement, and Qi obstruction in the throat. Mengying palpated the pulse, which was wiry and slippery (Xuan Hua). Use Rhinoceros Horn (Xijiao), Antelope Horn (Lingyangjiao), Inula Flower (Xuanfuhua), Hematite (Zheshi), Bamboo Shavings (Zhuru), Fritillaria Bulb (Beimu), Aristolochia Fruit (Doulou), Arctium Fruit (Niubang), Belamcanda Rhizome (Shegan), Polygonum Multiflorum Root (Dougen), Trichosanthes Root (Huafen), Honeysuckle Flower (Yinhua), Sea Bamboo Sap (Haizhuli), and Luffa Rind (Sigualuo) as the formula, varying ingredients. Combined with external application of Xilei San, resulting in cure.
Chen Shubo’s concubine simultaneously suffered from throat erosion (Houmi), with pain偏 (biased) to the left side of the head, palpitations with nausea, high fever and irritability, and a wiry, fine, and rapid (Xuan Xi Shu) pulse. Mengying said: This involves Yin deficiency with wind stirring. Initially prescribe Rhinoceros Horn (Xijiao), Antelope Horn (Lingyangjiao), Scrophularia Root (Yuanshen), Chrysanthemum Flower (Juhua), Salvia Root (Danshen), Gardenia Fruit (Zizhi), Mulberry Leaf (Sangye), and Pueraria Leaf (Mabo). Externally blow Xilei San into the throat. Throat healed, fever subsided. Subsequently use Erzhi Wan (Two Winter Pill), "Er Dong" (Tian Dong and Mai Dong - Asparagus Root and Ophiopogon Root), Rehmannia Root (Shengdi), Quartz (Shiying), Cistanche Stem (Rongrong), Tortoise Shell (Guiban), and Poria (Fuling) to nourish Yin and subdue Yang, resulting in cure.
Chen Shubo’s cousin Baohe, aged under twenty, suffered from aphonia and throat pain. Mengying prescribed Rhinoceros Horn (Xijiao), Antelope Horn (Lingyangjiao), Gypsum (Shigao), Scrophularia Root (Yuanshen), Polygonum Multiflorum Root (Dougen), Arctium Fruit (Niubang), and Belamcanda Rhizome (Shegan) in large doses of clearing and肃ating medicines. Voice opened, but throat became eroded. Blow Xilei San; erosion healed, but rashes covered the whole body, with swelling in the left eye and behind the ear. Add two taels of fresh Chrysanthemum Leaves to the formula; rashes healed. (However) cough with phlegm persisted. Continue the previous method; took more than thirty prescriptions for recovery. This case had a slippery and rapid (Hua Shu) pulse, extreme thirst, and never received erroneous medication from start to finish, thus achieving cure.