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For cases of nocturnal emission, spermatorrhea, or chronic diarrhea resulting in the depletion of true essence (Zhen Jing), this formula yields miraculous results. It is suitable for those with internal heat.

Shayuan Jili (Astragali Complanati Semen, 8 liang, lightly roasted; 4 liang ground into powder for medicinal use, 4 liang processed into paste and mixed with honey) Chuan Xuduan (Dipsaci Radix, 2 liang, steamed with wine) Tusizi (Cuscutae Semen, 3 liang, boiled in wine until threads appear) Shanzhuyu Rou (Corni Fructus, used raw) Qianshi Fen (Euryales Semen starch, used raw) Lianxu (Nelumbinis Plumula, used raw, each 4 liang) Fupenzi (Rubiae Fructus, used raw) Gouqizi (Lycii Fructus, each 4 liang). Grind the aforementioned herbs into fine powder, mix with the Jili paste and refined honey to form pills the size of Sophora seeds. Take 4-5 qian per dose, swallowed with light salt water on an empty stomach.

This formula is indicated for patients presenting with a weak and thready Chi pulse (pulse at the wrist position corresponding to the kidneys/lower jiao), impotence, deficiency-cold, and absence of fire.

Shudi (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata, boiled in wine and mashed) Gouqizi (Lycii Fructus, each 1.5 liang) Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix, all washed with wine) Yuanzhi Rou (Polygalae Radix cortex, boiled in licorice decoction) Huai Shanyao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma) Shanzhuyu Rou (Corni Fructus) Ba Ji (Morinda Officinalis Radix, bone removed, steamed with wine) Bai Fuling (Poria, dried sclerotium of Poria cocos) Wuweizi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus) Shichangpu (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma) Chushizi (Broussonetiae Fructus) Rongzhong (Cistanches Herba, washed with wine, scales and white membrane in the center removed) Duzhong (Eucommiae Cortex, stir-fried with salt and wine) Huixiang (Foeniculi Fructus, stir-fried with salt water, each 1 liang). In winter, add Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex, 5 qian, mixed with urine from a healthy young boy and sun-dried three times). Grind the above herbs into powder, mix with refined honey and date pulp to form pills. On an empty stomach, swallow with warm wine or light salt water as preferred.

Wumei (Mume Fructus, 2 pieces) Chuanjiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium, 14 grains). Decoct in water and take; recovery will follow immediately.

For all types of heart pain, regardless of severity or gender/age, take one Madouling (Aristolochiae Manshuriensis Fructus), burn until carbonized but retaining its nature, grind into powder, and take with warm wine for immediate relief.

Take one Hetao (Juglandis Semen) and one Zao (Jujubae Fructus, pitted), wrap them in peach paper, and roast until cooked. Chew thoroughly and swallow with one cup of fresh ginger juice; this prevents recurrence permanently.

Poem regarding Date Pills: One Mume fruit and two Jujubes, Seven Almonds crushed together. Men send down with wine, women with vinegar, Heart pain will not harm you until old age.

Liaoxixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, 6 qian) Shudihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata, sun-dried) Bai Jili (Tribuli Fructus, thorns removed) Poguzhi (Koperniciae Semen/Burseraceae resin? Note: Traditionally Bu Gu Zhi, Psoraleae Fructus) Wuweizi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus, sun-dried) Meshizi (Galla Chinensis, black-yellow ones are best) Digupi (Lycii Cortex, coarse bark removed) Hanliancao (Ecliptae Herba) Gouqizi (Lycii Fructus, sun-dried) Qingyan (Natrii Chloridum, wrapped in wet straw paper, roasted over low charcoal fire). Each of the above weighs 1.5 liang. Grind together into fine powder, store in a fine porcelain jar, sealed tightly to prevent air exposure. Every morning, when the body's primordial Qi gathers in the mouth, do not rinse with water and spit it out. Dip fingers in the powder and rub the teeth thoroughly up and down. Rinse with boiling water and slowly swallow. As long as this is done without interruption, teeth will be strengthened and hair turned black; the efficacy is miraculous.