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Treats men afflicted by demonic influences, feeling as if dying, seeing terrifying visions and wanting to flee, with symptoms that come and go intermittently. This is a formula for conditions caused by evil qi leading to unnatural death.

Niuhuang (Earth Essence), Jingshi (Human Essence), Longgu (Water Essence), Kongqing (Heavenly Essence), Xionghuang (Earth Essence), Zengqing (Azure Dragon Essence), Yuxie. The above nine ingredients are collectively called "Nine Essences," connecting upwards to the Nine Heavens and downwards to the Nine Earths. Each ingredient is used in an amount of one liang. They are ground into fine powder and sifted. Honey is added to form pills the size of small beans. Take one pill before meals, three times a day. Gradually increase the dosage until the desired effect is achieved. According to *Yifang*, for all evil diseases, Wuxie Tang should be taken first, followed by Jiujing Wan for recovery.

Treats deficiency of blood and qi in the five zang organs and six fu organs, loss of hun and po souls, discomfort in the five zang organs, mental restlessness and tendency towards sadness, frequent fear and terror in the heart, and sensations of ghostly presence. These conditions are primarily caused by severe fright, falling from heights, or drowning. This formula addresses these issues.

Xionghuang, Renshen (each 0.5 fen), Huangqin, Dahuang, Huangbai, Huangqi, Xixin, Guixin (each 0.3 fen), Huanglian, Huangqin, Puhuang. Process the above fifteen ingredients, grind into fine powder, and sift. Take one fangcun bi (a square-inch measure) with warm wine before meals, three times a day. If ineffective, increase to two fangcun bi. For those who are emaciated and weak, add an additional 0.5 fen of Renshen. Another version includes 0.3 fen of raw Huangqi. (Cui Shi's version includes 0.5 fen of Shujiao and 0.4 fen of Ganjiang.)

Treats wind evil affecting both men and women. Men may dream of women, and women may dream of men. Emotions fluctuate unpredictably between sorrow, worry, anger, and joy. Attacks may occur once every half-year or several months.

Guixin, Yinyu, Tianxiong, Changpu, Xixin, Qiangeng, Fuzi, Ganjiang (each 1 liang), Baizhu, Sangjisheng (each 3 liang). Process the above ten ingredients, grind into fine powder, and sift. Take one fangcun bi with wine, three times a day. During preparation, ensure that women, chickens, dogs, patients, and family members of patients do not see or know about it, to prevent evil qi [from interfering].

Formula for treating demonic afflictions.

Donghai Yuantou (also known as Youba root), Huangyashi (also called Jinya), Langdangzi, Fangkui (each 1 fen). Process the above four ingredients, grind into fine powder, and sift. Take one fangcun bi with wine. To make the patient see ghosts, add 1 fen of Fangkui. To help identify ghostly transmission (Gui Zhu), add another 1 fen. Immediate efficacy is expected.