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Take the aforementioned three medicinal materials, coarsely crush and sieve them. For each dose, take five qianbi (a traditional Chinese unit of weight/volume), add one dan and a half of water, decoct until reduced to seven-tenths, remove the dregs, and take warm before meals.

Shui Huang (Water Yellow) presents with cyanosis of both the face and eyes. The patient speaks wildly and deliriously, yet is unable to produce voice. First, moxa should be applied to Guanyuan (CV4). Subsequently, moxa should be applied to Xialian (EX-HN23), Baihui (GV20), and the hairline. If the condition does not improve, apply moxibustion to Houxin (EX-B1) and Qihai (CV6), one hundred zhuang each, and it is advisable to administer Da Huang Gan Cao Tang (Rhubarb and Licorice Decoction).

Da Huang (Cortex et Radix Rhei Palmati, crushed and stir-fried) Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis, honey-fried, each ban liang)

Take the aforementioned two medicinal materials, cut into pieces the size of hemp seeds. Divide into three doses. For each dose, use one dan of water, decoct until reduced to six-tenths, remove the dregs, and take warm after meals.

Another prescription:
Gan Mu Gua (Fructus Chaenomelis Praeparatus, one liang) Jie Zi (Semen Sinapis Albae, half he) Chen Ju Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Aged, soaked in boiling water, white pith removed, sliced and stir-fried, ban liang)

Take the aforementioned three medicinal materials, cut into pieces the size of hemp seeds. Divide into three doses. For each dose, use one dan and a half of water, decoct until reduced to eight-tenths, remove the dregs, and take warm before meals.

Zhao Huang (Claw Yellow) manifests as bitter taste in the mouth and dryness of the tongue. The body becomes stiff and rigid. The face and eyes turn yellow. Walking is difficult. Speech is chaotic and delirious. There is pain in the four limbs. Upon onset, the patient runs immediately. It is advisable to first apply cauterization/moxibustion to Houxin (EX-B1), then to Qihai (CV6), the Foot-Yangming Meridian points, and Baihui (GV20). Apply moxibustion to the Five Heart acupoints, fourteen zhuang for each. If not cured, it is advisable to administer Gua Di San (Momordica Seed Powder).

Gua Di (Fructus Momordicae, one liang)

Take the aforementioned single medicinal material, crush and sieve into fine powder. For each dose, take half qianbi, mix with newly drawn cold water and swallow. Time is not restricted. Continue until vomiting or diarrhea occurs.

Chang Huang (Intestinal Yellow)

Treats Chang Huang characterized by stifling oppression and suffocation in the heart region. Severe pain in the intestines, feeling like knife stabbing. First, moxa should be applied to Dachangshu (BL25). Subsequently, moxa should be applied to Xiaochangshu (BL27). Then, moxa should be applied to Qihai (CV6). If not cured, it is advisable to administer Si Wei Huang Qin Tang (Four-Ingredient Scutellaria Decoction).

Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae, remove black heart) Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, each one liang) Hei Dou (Semen Sojae Nigrum, half he) Mao Gen (Rhizoma Imperatae, ban liang)

Take the aforementioned four medicinal materials, finely cut separately. Divide into three doses. For each dose, use one dan and a half of water, decoct until reduced to eight-tenths, remove the dregs, and take warm before meals, three times daily.

Du Huang (Calf Yellow)

Treats Du Huang where red veins appear on both sides of the tongue, starting from the back and growing forward. The veins resemble earthworms. It is advisable to urgently cauterize to sever them. Toxic qi penetrates the tongue, presenting with a purple color. Subsequently, moxa should be applied to the two corners of the mouth, Renzhong (GV26), and Chengjiang (CV24), twenty zhuang for each.

Qi Huang (Qi Yellow)

Treats Qi Huang which begins with edema of the feet and knees. Difficulty in urination and defecation. Chills and trembling in the heart. It is advisable to apply moxa to Baihui (GV20) and the two corners of the mouth. Subsequently, moxa should be applied to Zhongwan (CV12), fourteen zhuang.
This type of Yellow disease also causes the patient to laugh excessively. It can be treated on the seventh day. On the eighth day, the disease has passed beyond treatment.

Zhu Huang (Pig Yellow)

Treats Zhu Huang where frothy saliva exudes from the corners of the mouth. It can be treated on the ninth day. On the tenth day, the disease momentum has passed. It is advisable to urgently apply moxa to the two jaw joints (Yaguan), fourteen zhuang. Subsequently, apply moxa to Chengjiang (CV24), fourteen zhuang.

Tu Huang (Earth Yellow)

Treats Tu Huang characterized by cold body and cyanotic complexion. It is advisable to apply moxa to Taichong (LR3), and to the hairline behind Baihui (GV20) and Houxin (EX-B1), one hundred zhuang. If the face, eyes, and all ten fingers are cyanotic, it is untreatable.

Xia Ma Huang (Toad Yellow)

Treats Xia Ma Huang where green veins rise on the tongue. The disease peaks on the seventh day. On the ninth day, the disease momentum has passed. Urgently cauterize Dazhui (GV14 for immediate effect. This disease prevents sleep day and night. It is advisable to administer Chi Zhi Tang (Fermented Soybean and Gardenia Decoction).

Chi (Fermented Soybean, two he) Zhi Zi Ren (Semen Gardeniae, seven seeds)

Take the aforementioned two medicinal materials, coarsely crush and sieve them. Use one dan and a half of water, decoct until reduced to seven-tenths, remove the dregs, and take in one dose.